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UNITED STATES, CANADA, EUROPE
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Province du Quebec

The French experience - here in North America!
MODERATE BIKING      17 and 26 DAYS
Trip #QUE

Settled by the French 400 years ago, Quebec retains its heritage and European traditions. While English is often spoken, you can always expand your vocabulaire by deciphering signs, hearing French spoken and trying your own language skills in the shops. Quebec's vast network of long-distance bike trails will lead your group through beautiful, rolling countryside, stopping for snacks at a patisserie or bistro. Quebec also offers swimming, boating, history and art.


Québec City is the most "European" city in North America (and North America's only walled city!) and you stay right in the heart of Vieux-Québec. After a boat trip on the St. Lawrence River, your group will leave this great city by biking along that majestic river, passing an old-world cathedral.

The route to Mont Tremblant, on North America's longest bike trail, is acclaimed by many as its most beautiful. Mountain lakes and meadows, gorgeous scenery, quaint resort towns, and an afternoon canoe trip are highlights of this portion of the trip. Arriving in Montréal, you explore this cosmopolitan city and share your farewell dinner in a French restaurant.
DAY PLACE DAY PLACE
1 Conway, MA 10 Princeville
2 Conway, MA 11 Lyster
3 Newport, VT 12 St. Romuald
4 Ayer's Cliff, PQ 13 Quebec City
5 Ayer's Cliff, PQ 14 Quebec City
6 Lenoxville 15 Montreal
7 Melbourne 16 Montreal
8 Kingsey Falls 17 Van to SHP - End of Trip
9 Princeville

DAY PLACE DAY PLACE
1 Conway, MA 14 Portneuf
2 Conway, MA 15 Champlain
3 Ayer's Cliff, PQ 16 Lac de la Tortue
4 Ayer's Cliff, PQ 17 St. Paulin
5 Lenoxville 18 St. Gabriel
6 Melbourne 19 St. Gabriel
7 Kingsey Falls 20 Rawdon
8 Princeville 21 St. Gabriel
9 Princeville 22 Mont Tremblant
10 Lyster 23 Mont Tremblant
11 St. Romuald 24 Montreal
12 Quebec City 25 Montreal
13 Quebec City 26 Van to SHP - End of Trip

  2012 Dates Finishing Grades
Section From To Boys Girls
QUE-1 (26 days) July 2 July 27 8, 9 8, 9
QUE-2 (26 days) July 2 July 27 10-12 10-12
PQE-1 (17 days) July 2 July 18 8, 9 8, 9
PQE-2 (17 days) July 2 July 18 10-12 10-12
PQE-3 (17 days) Aug. 2 Aug. 18 8, 9 8, 9
PQE-4 (17 days) Aug. 2 Aug. 18 10-12 10-12

2012 Trip Basic Cost Airfare Rental Equip New Equip Cont Fund Total
Quebec-26 days (QUE) $2895 - $125 - - $3020
Quebec-17 days (PQE) $2350 - $105 - - $2455


Logistics
When to Apply
To guarantee a place on a trip, we suggest that you reserve a place as soon as possible, by mail, phone (toll free 800-343-6132), or fax (215-891-9917). Please see applying for more information.

Trip Begins
SHP van transportation to our headquarters in Conway, MA is available from pickup points in Boston, Rye NY, Morristown NJ, Langhorne PA, and Hartford, CT. You can also drive to Conway.

Trip Ends
White River Junction, VT. SHP van transportation is available to Logan Airport for trippers flying home, and to Framingham MA, Rye NY, Hartford CT, and Morristown NJ.

Cycling
Moderate.

Bike Type
Mountain, hybrid, or road touring bike. A rental bike is available for $145 (26-day trips) or $125 (17-day trips).

Overnights
Camping, with hostels in Québec and Montréal.

Facilities
Hot showers and flush toilets at all places.

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