The Petite Aventure 2025: three days by bike to discover Centre-du-Québec and the Montérégie

25 June 2025

Montreal, Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - Three days of cycling, two regions to explore, 1,400 cyclists and breathtaking scenery: from June 28 to 30, Vélo Québec's Petite Aventure invites families and friends to enjoy an active and festive getaway in the Centre-du-Québec and Montérégie.

In a friendly atmosphere, young and old alike will pedal at their own pace on accessible routes lined with picturesque farms, an alpaca farm, orchards, blueberry fields and pretty waterways. Offered as an all-inclusive package, this tour is ideal for first-time cyclists and cycling enthusiasts alike.

«For 28 years, the Petite Aventure has embodied our mission: to make cycling accessible to everyone, in a spirit of pleasure and discovery. It's always a privilege to see so many people sharing this passion with us, on the roads of Quebec,» said Jean-François Rheault, President and CEO of Vélo Québec.

The Petite Aventure is...

  • Three days of cycling at your own pace, departing from Drummondville
  • A signposted itinerary, with roadside supervision and support vehicle
  • A lively Welcome Village in Acton Vale, with activities such as inflatable games, interactive shows, musical entertainment and performances, and more.
  • Two nights' camping, with luggage transport between sites
  • All meals included: two breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners
  • An all-inclusive package for a hassle-free vacation

Practical information

  • Although the adventure officially begins on Saturday, it is possible to arrive as early as Friday (Day 0) and camp on site for 35 $, including breakfast on Saturday morning. Reservations required.
  • If you don't have a tent, you can rent one at each village. Your luggage will be taken directly to your tent.
  • A shuttle service is available between Montreal and Drummondville: to the departure site on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, and back to Montreal on Monday afternoon.
  • Participants are allowed to use an electrically-assisted bicycle (EAB).
  • It is also possible to take part on Sunday only (June 29).

The routes, day by day

Day 1 - Saturday, June 28

From Drummondville to Acton Vale

  • Shortest route: 33 km
  • Regular route: 51 km
  • Longest route: 89 km

Day 2 - Sunday, June 29

Loop around Acton Vale

  • Shortest route: 33.2 km
  • Regular route: 51.9 km
  • Longest route: 93 km

Day 3 - Monday, June 30

Return to Drummondville from Acton Vale

  • Shortest route: 42.7 km
  • Regular route: 50.7 km
  • Longest route: 99 km

To register

There are still a few places left for this unique experience in festive cycle touring! Register now:

www.veloquebecvoyages.com/destination/petite-aventure

Next appointment

The Grand Tour from August 2 to 7, 2025 in the Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches regions.

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About the Petite Aventure 

The Petite Aventure is Vélo Québec Voyages's flagship bicycle touring event. For nearly 30 years, it has been a must-attend cycling event in Quebec, bringing together over a thousand cyclists of all ages every summer in a friendly, festive atmosphere. The Petite Aventure is presented by Producteurs de lait du Québec, in partnership with Siboire Microbrasserie, and counts on the collaboration of the regions and municipalities that proudly host it.

About Vélo Québec

Since 1967, Vélo Québec's mission has been to develop cycling culture for everyone, everywhere in Quebec.
www.velo.qc.ca

Information

Vélo Québec
Public relations and communications
[email protected]
514 942-0743

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