Mont-Sainte-Anne
Mont-Sainte-Anne
Gabriel Gakwaya

Defy Gravity

An unforgettable descent

Do you enjoy feeling the the pull of gravity? Are climbs just not your cup of tea? This itinerary invites you to explore all the centres with lifts, as well as descents that are as intense as they are contemplative. Start at Mont-Sainte-Anne then head towards Le Massif, or vice versa. In both cases, be sure to add a stop in Baie-Saint-Paul and Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré!

40+
km of trails
2 or 3
days
2+
biking destinations

Your itinerary

Mont-Sainte-Anne
Mont-Sainte-Anne
Gabriel Gakwaya

Day 1 - Mont-Sainte-Anne

As you probably already know, the downhill mountain biking trails of Mont-Sainte-Anne are legendary. Start this adrenaline-filled day by progressing slowly from La Baptême to La Vietnam, La Tordue, then La 1837. If you still have a little energy left, go deeper into your preferred trails, or venture onto La Coupe du Monde (for experts only). Do you have a little time left for a little sightseeing? Check out Baie-Saint-Paul or the wharf at Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.

Visit Mont-Sainte-Anne

Le Massif
Le Massif de Charlevoix
Gabriel Gakwaya

Day 2 - Le Massif de Charlevoix

You will still have to climb a little to access the trails in the Liguori area, which total more than 8 km, but when you see the incredible views of the river, you'll be certain the effort was well worth it. From the summit chalet, take Ping Pong, Funky Fungi, Whipette, Tite Chèvre, Paresseux, Lemonade and Pesto, then go back up to the summit chalet. Start your second descent with Bus Jaune to La Cigale, which crosses a magnificent forest and offers striking views. Head up again to access La Fourmi. Continue your descent via Roulé Suisse, Gros-Boeuf and Pesto.

Visit le Massif de Charlevoix

Le Massif
Le Massif de Charlevoix
Gabriel Gakwaya

Day 3 - Extend your stay

Many will agree, two days is sometimes not enough. While you're there, take advantage of your stay in the region by continuing to ride on Mont-Sainte-Anne or Le Massif de Charlevoix! How about another option? Let yourself be inspired by the three other unique mountain biking centres nearby... Vallée Bras-du-Nord, Empire 47 or Sentiers du Moulin.

There's so much more to explore

There is so much to see and do in the area that you will definitely want to return to explore all the destinations.