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Road Trip Lac-Saint-Jean – Véloroute des Bleuets
Alma
Alma (boucle)
256
km
4h
drive
Summer
season
The Itinerary
The Véloroute des Bleuets is a legendary 256 km cycling loop around Lac-Saint-Jean. By car, the same route makes a long day-trip or — better — a leisurely weekend with stops in each village.
From Saint-Gédéon to Roberval, the south shore lines up sandy beaches (Saint-Henri-de-Taillon, Pointe-Taillon), u-pick blueberry farms and craft breweries. Mashteuiatsh, the Innu (Ilnu) community of Pekuakami, opens a window onto Indigenous culture.
The north shore via Saint-Félicien hosts the Zoo sauvage, where wolves, bears and caribou roam freely along an elevated trail. Val-Jalbert, a perfectly preserved ghost town around an old pulp mill and a 72 m waterfall, is a must-stop. Loop back via Dolbeau-Mistassini, blueberry capital.
From Saint-Gédéon to Roberval, the south shore lines up sandy beaches (Saint-Henri-de-Taillon, Pointe-Taillon), u-pick blueberry farms and craft breweries. Mashteuiatsh, the Innu (Ilnu) community of Pekuakami, opens a window onto Indigenous culture.
The north shore via Saint-Félicien hosts the Zoo sauvage, where wolves, bears and caribou roam freely along an elevated trail. Val-Jalbert, a perfectly preserved ghost town around an old pulp mill and a 72 m waterfall, is a must-stop. Loop back via Dolbeau-Mistassini, blueberry capital.
Points of Interest
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Pointe-Taillon National Park45 km of beaches, cycling and camping on a peninsula.
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Saint-Félicien Wildlife ZooBoreal animals in semi-freedom, elevated walking trails.
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Val-JalbertHistoric ghost village and 72 m waterfall.
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MashteuiatshInnu (Ilnu) community, museum and crafts.
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Dolbeau-MistassiniBlueberry capital, annual festival, chocolate factory.
Fishing Spots Along the Route
Practical info
- Departure Alma
- Destination Alma (boucle)
- Distance 256 km
- Duration 4h
- Category Long (250–500 km)
- Best season Summer
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