10 km of cycling fun at Parc de la Rivière-Etchemin

Parc de la Rivière-Etchemin boasts a relatively short multifunctional trail, punctuated by a few climbs (and descents) and curves that make for a truly enjoyable cycling experience. Pure bliss!

Spring is finally here and the bike paths are open. Among my first routes of the year is the Parc de la Rivière-Etchemin.

I say among the first, because to get there from our house, I take the Parcours des Anses. So, when we arrive at this intersection, the start of the Parcours des Anses, my girlfriend and I wonder if we should take the Parc de la Rivière-Etchemin trail that ends at the Sentiers La Balade chalet in Saint-Jean-Chrysostome? Often, we decide to continue our bike outing for an extra 10 km of pure bliss.

This relatively short bike trail offers beautiful views of the Etchemin River, with a belvedere and rest areas dotted throughout. I particularly like stopping at the belvedere, which is closest to the river with its small waterfalls.

Back to our bike outing itself, what I appreciate most are the various curves and climbs and descents that make the ride less monotonous and allow you to push the effort a little harder if you feel like it.

I usually take a little break at the end of the trail at Sentiers La Balade, nibbling on a soft bar, and the return trip is just as enjoyable.