INFO-WORKS

To know more about the works and detours on La Route des Champs bike path, click here.

Cycling

HERE, WE TAKE THE ROUTE OF HAPPINESS!

Linear regional park

Cycle, in-line skate or hike along La Route des Champs and its 40 kilometres of mostly straight paths; an original way to explore the spectacular natural surroundings of our region. From Chambly to Granby, by way of Richelieu and up to St-Paul-d’Abbotsford, rural life offers visitors a showcase of vineyards, orchards and other points of interest.

The regional cycling path

 

Ride the 40 km of La Route des Champs bicycle path from Richelieu to Saint-Paul-d’Abbotsford and admire the magnificent landscapes of the region in the heart of the Montérégie! #memorablemoments

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Map

Map

The La Route des Champs map indicates which sections are asphalted or not and services offered along the way, such as rest areas with picnic tables, washrooms and water points.
MAP

Cycling on the bike path La Route des Champs

Our country route is now paved on nearly 90% of the path, the rest being made of stone dust.

 

PRESS RELEASES

Press releases and recent announcements of La Route des Champs
Consult the press releases

INFO-WORKS

Works and detours
Consult the section

Extension project on the railway right-of-way abandoned Richelieu - Marieville

French only
Consult the Press release

BE COURTEOUS AND SHARE THE ROAD

REGULATORY POSTER (IN FRENCH ONLY)

PETS NOT ALLOWED

For SAFETY reasons, it is prohibited to travel with an animal in the Linear Regional Park EVEN if the animal is held on a leash.

REGULATIONS

REGULATIONS

The MRC de Rouville must enforce, through its public safety service, the regulations in force for its La Route des Champs bicycle path in the following municipalities:
  • Marieville
  • Richelieu
  • Rougemont
  • Sainte-Angèle-de-Monnoir
  • Saint-Césaire
  • Saint-Paul-d’Abbotsford
TO VIEW THE REGULATIONS CLICK HERE (IN FRENCH ONLY).

TAKE TO THE FIELDS IN COMPLETE SAFETY

TAKE TO THE FIELDS IN COMPLETE SAFETY

Our Linear Regional Park is patrolled daily by Québec Security (SQ) bike patrol officers.

Another great reason to unwind in Cœur de la Montérégie!

INTERESTED IN SPENDING SEVERAL DAYS IN THE REGION?

INTERESTED IN SPENDING SEVERAL DAYS IN THE REGION?

Plan a night at a campground, a small hotel or an inn. Several establishments are certified Bienvenue cyclistes (cyclists welcome)
TO VIEW THE LIST CLICK HERE

FREE BIKE RENTAL​​​

FREE BIKE RENTAL​​​

You can also rent a bike free of charge with three local organizations, according to certain conditions and schedules of availability, for more details:
Bécyk'Lib

Heritage Panels

Heritage Panels

The Rouville RCM is pleased to announce a new series of historical panels on La Route des Champs, the linear park which follows the former railway route of the Montreal & Southern Counties Railway. Ten of these panels are already in place, and a total of fourteen will be installed. Now when you cycle, run or walk along the route you can use these panels to enrich your understanding of the region’s history, heritage and people. The panels are also now available on the web, in both French and English.
Discover the panels

Suggestions for cycling trips in Montérégie

BICYCLE TRIP SUGGESTIONS

INFORMATION ON THE BICYCLE NETWORK