5 road bike routes in Montreal
The island of Montreal and its surroundings offer many possibilities for getting away from it all with your road bike, whether you're staying in the heart of the island or exploring on the other side of the river! Whether you're a seasoned cyclist who's just arrived in the city, or you've just taken up road biking and are looking for ideas for your outings, here's a selection of 5 popular routes in Montreal that we heartily recommend:
Camilien-Houde: in the wheel of the professionnals
The Camilien-Houde route is the biggest climb on the island of Montreal, at 1.8km with an average gradient of 8%. The route of the annual Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal, itself largely based on that of the 1974 World Championships and 1976 Olympic Games, makes it a natural choice for cyclists seeking a sporting challenge in the heart of the island. To warm up, recuperate from the climbs and enjoy the surrounding neighborhoods, there's nothing like continuing through Westmount, Côte-des-Neiges, the Plateau and Hochelaga on this beautiful route!
Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and the river route
Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is another not-to-be-missed venue for Montreal cyclists. With lanes reserved exclusively for cycling, it attracts drivers who want to express their speed on the long curves and straights of this track designed for F1. To extend the experience away from the hustle and bustle of the island, the river lane is perfect for long, quiet, intersection-free rides and superb views of Montreal and its surroundings.
The Southwest road
The canal bike path, which runs from Old Montreal to the West Island via Atwater, Lachine and Dorval, has been specially designed for sport and recreational cycling. It has become a crossroads for all forms of cycling in Montreal. Its safe setting, coupled with the beautiful scenery, make for a perfect blend and a first-rate route for road cycling in Montreal.
Ride to Chambly
This itinerary takes you to the South Shore and Montérégie! From the south of Montreal, you can cross the river via the Jacques-Cartier bridge, which offers a secure bike lane. This route will take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city, through beautiful suburban neighborhoods, plains and forests to Chambly, its lake and beautiful historic center, along the famous Route Verte, the region's main cycling route.
Loop between the islands of Montreal and Laval
It's perfectly possible to get out of the city and enjoy beautiful natural scenery, while staying in Montreal and Laval! This itinerary takes you north of the island of Montreal to cross the riverbank and cycle along the river. You'll be able to devote yourself to road biking in a pleasant, peaceful setting, within easy reach of urban centers.
So here's our first selection of road bike itineraries in Montreal! You now have everything you need to plan your next outing with your bike. And if you'd like to get away from Montreal to explore another part of the province, check out our article on discovering Centre-du-Québec by bike for some inspiration ;)
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