La Route Verte (the Green Route) is a 4000 km system of cycling paths and bicycle lanes connecting cities and towns in Quebec. We've ridden on La Route Verte extensively in our annual summer Canadian cycling trips. There are currently 8 numbered routes connecting the following areas. Links below provide PDF maps of La Route Verte through the various regions of Quebec. Download a larger PDF map of La Route Verte. Interactive map of La Route Verte

Abitibi: The Abitibi River in northeastern Ontario, Canada, which flows northwest from Lake Abitibi , eventually emptying into James Bay. Abitibi-Témiscamingue is an adjacent region in western Quebec along the Ontario border. Interactive map of the Abitibi region

Cantons Est (the Eastern Townships). This tourism region in south-eastern Quebec is just north of Vermont along the United States border and includes Sherbrooke, Granby, Magog, Cowansville, Drummondville, Victoriaville, and Thetford Mines, as well as the camping and ski areas at Mount Orford, Ski Bromont, Mount Sutton, and Owl's Head. Several names sections of La Route Verte converge in the Eastern Townships. We rode through this area on our bicycle camping tour from Vermont to Quebec City. Interactive map of the Eastern Townships

Charlevoix: The Charlevoix region in on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River east of Quebec City, and was designated a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1989. A meteorite struck the center of this area about 350 million years ago creating the forty-mile wide Charlevoix crater. that can be detected fin satellite photos from Baie-Saint-Paul to La Malbaie. Interactive map of Charlevoix  

Chaudière - Appalaches: Named for the Chaudière River and the Appalachian Mountains, this region includes Lévis, Saint-Georges, Thetford Mines, Sainte-Marie and Montmagny. It lies on the southern side of the St. Lawrence across from Quebec City. Interactive map of Chaudière - Appalaches

Gaspe Peninsula: This large peninsula in far eastern Quebec is a popular tourism region, with the International Appalachian Trail crossing through the mountains. The Gaspé National Park is at the northeastern tip. Interactive map of the Gaspe Peninsula

Gatineau: This area  just north of Ottawa is in the Outaouais region is at the intersection of the Ottawa and Gatineau Rivers and includes Cantley, Chelsea, La Peche, Gracefield Maniwaki and the city Gatineau. Interactive map of Gatineau

Lanaudiere The section of Quebec between the Saint Lawrence River and the Laurentian Mountains west of Montreal. Lanaudière hosts the Rouge-Matawin and Mastigouche wildlife refuges and extends north to include a section of the Mont Tremblant park. Interactive Map of Lanaudierre

Laurentides: A region in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains northwest of Montreal, the Laurentides are a popular summer tourist and ski destination and includes St-Sauveur and the popular Mont Tremblant ski resort. Quebec's La Petite Train du Nord extends through this area and is the longest bicycle path in North America. View our bicycle tour in the Laurentides, Gatineau and Lanaudiere. Interactive map of the Laurentides and Petit Train du Nord . 

Madeleine: a tiny group of islands at the eastern extreme of Quebec.

Manicouagan: Located the Côte-Nord region, Manicougan is along the shore of the Saint Lawrence River and along the Manicouagan River, east of Quebec City. It is home to the Indian reserve of Pessamit. Interactive map of the Manicougan area. 

Mauricie: La Mauricie National Park is a popular tourist destination. Trois-Rivières and Shawinigan are two of the largest cities in this area. The Saint-Maurice river runs north-south through the region. Interactive map of Mauricie

Monteregie: Located in southwest Québec north of New York State, west of the Richelieu River and south of the Saint Lawrence River, Monteregie includes Boucherville, Brossard, Granby, Longueuil, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Hyacinthe, Sorel-Tracy, and Vaudreuil-Dorion, as well as the south shore of Montréal. Montérégie is named for the Monteregian Hills and is known for its vineyards, orchards and farms. We rode through much of this area on our bicycle camping tour from Vermont through Montreal to Ottawa. Interactive map of Monteregie

Laval: A large city and island immediately north of Montreal, Laval La Route Verte to areas in northwest Quebec. Interactive map of Laval area

Montreal: The city has an intricate system of bicycle paths and cycling lanes. La Route Verte #1 goes through the center of the city.

Central Quebec: South of the Saint Lawrence between Trois-Rivieres and the Eastern Townships. We rode through this area on our bicycle camping tour from Vermont to Quebec City. Interactive map of Central Quebec

Quebec city - Levis Several bicycle paths converge on Quebec City, with routes continuing across the St. Lawrence through neighboring Levis. Interactive map of Quebec City and Levis 

Saguenay - Bluetts (The Saguenay River north to Lac St. Jean, and the "Blueberry Circuit". View our camping tour of this region. Interactive map of the Saguenay and Lac St. Jean

Saint Lawrent (Saint Lawrence River Valley): This is the immediate southern and northern shores of the St. Lawrence River east of Quebec City. Interactive map of he Saint Lawrence Valley 

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