About - Véloroute des Bleuets

256 km of bike path

+300,000 users per year

35 bike stops

The Véloroute des Bleuets in a nutshell:

$11.56 million in spending, including more than $7.856 million in tourism spending (68% of the total)
112 jobs created
The result of a successful collaboration between 15 municipalities and the Montagnais community of Mashteuiatsh
Four connected cycling networks:
- Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon (48 km)
- Ville d’Alma / City of Alma (14 km)
- Ville de Saint-Félicien / City of Saint-Félicien (13 km)
- Horst de Kénogami (71 km between Hébertville and Saguenay / Jonquière borough)
Four Maisons du vélo (cycling visitor information centres): Alma, Roberval, Dolbeau-Mistassini and Hébertville

35 bike stops and around 40 “Bienvenue Cyclistes!” certified accommodations
Two marine shuttles; Le Maligneau and “Le Péribonka”
60 patrol ambassadors identified and dressed in the colours of the Véloroute des Bleuets, two great media ambassadors, Yvan Martineau and Audrey Lemieux, as well as sports ambassadors
More than 100 partner companies
An international influence through partnerships with RAVEL (Belgium), the Voies Vertes Saône-et-Loire (France) as well as l’Association des réseaux cyclables du Québec (ARCQ), a true reference in the province
Several activities offered annually
A luggage shuttle service
A loss leader recognized by the ATR (Tourisme Saguenay−Lac-Saint-Jean)

With pride, we highlight our cycle experience and destination and guarantee the highest of standards and quality of our infrastructure and services.

We actively encourage, contribute and promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

We contribute to the development of our eco-tourism industry, enhancing both the social and economic dynamics of our region.

We posses a unique and significant leadership ability, highlighting a model of success and dialogue with our municipal and socio economic partners.

Representative and “soul” of the Corporation and its brand
Development and dissemination of knowledge on customers, competition and best practices in the management of cycling networks
Management of the reception service and specialized information targeting cycle tourists in partnership with various organizations
Supervision / coordination in close collaboration with the municipal sphere when it comes to maintenance and improvement of the cycle route and associated networks

Planning and supervision of infrastructure development, in consultation with partner municipalities
Encouragement of Véloroute des Bleuets partner companies to adhere to the “2017-2022 Strategic Planning”
Promotion of the “Véloroute des Bleuets” brand and marketing of the Véloroute experience to regional, national and international customers
Management of self-financing activities
Maintenance and support of volunteers, especially as regards the “Ambassadors”