The base camp is strategically located near the stages, to limit travel time.

Several accommodation options are available at the base camp, where toilets, showers and lockers are available.

VAN LIFE

Van camping and mountain biking go hand in hand, now more than ever! Join the many enthusiasts who stay in their RVs in the camping area. Please note that no water or electricity is available on the site and that the use of generators is prohibited.

CAMPING UNDER THE TENT

Bring your tent and set up on the grassy area, a quiet site close to the services. You are responsible for bringing your personal belongings to sleep well (mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, etc.).

HOSTEL

Sleep in a hostel at low cost. Share a room with your spouse or friends, in double, triple or quadruple occupancy. If you are alone, we will assign you a roommate of the same gender. Due to the limited number of rooms, the Inn package is reserved for 5-day and 3-day registrants.

HOTEL

Looking for a little more luxury? The Valcartier Hotel and the Village Vacances Valcartier are located 10 minutes from the base camp.

QSE FAN

Get on the bus and come cheer on your partner (transportation and meal included).

• Duration : All day (return with participants’ bus)
• Location : Departure from the base camp, with the participants’ bus
• Included : Transportation and lunch
• Excluded : No special activities or animations on site
• Minimum number for the activity to take place : none
• Maximum number on the activity : According to the available places in the bus

STAGE 1 – Vallée Bras-Du-Nord – Saint-Raymond SECTOR

Located near the Village, with a trailhead at the microbrewery of the Roquemont Hotel, the Saint-Raymond sector is very popular with its accessible and fun trails, appreciated by intermediate level riders. The network is divided between Mont Laura, where the local ski center is located, and the “Swiss Mountain”, from which ultra-fluid and ultra-fast descents are launched. Between the two hills, beautiful rolling trails make the connection, running along corn fields in a bucolic setting.

STAGE 2 – Empire 47

Empire 47 is the most popular fat bike hub in the world in winter. In the summer, it is the favorite destination for small families, who find a well-balanced trail offer, allowing for a healthy progression, from easy and fluid trails to much steeper and more rugged routes. The cross-country area offers little elevation change, while the mountain offers many enduro trails from two main starting points. Kids love to play in the skill zones near the welcome center and on the huge new pump track.

STAGE 3 – Mont-Sainte-Anne

Mont-Sainte-Anne is where it all started for the UCI World Cup 30 years ago. All the great mountain bikers of the world have come here and continue to come here for the UCI World Cup year after year. No wonder it’s called the “mecca of mountain biking”.

You have to get to the top of Mont-Sainte-Anne, by pedal or by the chairlift, to discover the spectacular views of the St. Lawrence River. From there, the largest network in the region awaits you, with 125 km of cross-country trails and 30 km of downhill trails. The trails range from rough and rugged to smooth and fun. A destination that appeals to expert and intermediate riders, nostalgic for “old school” type trails.

stage 4 – Sentiers du Moulin

The undisputed jewel of the Québec City region, SDM stands out for its expertly groomed trails in an inhospitable but beautiful environment where spruce trees cling to the granite of the Canadian Shield. The Maelstrom mountain trails are a real work of art, linking incredibly long sections of raw rock with tastefully carved sidewalks. The SDM sector offers equally rugged trails that are perfect for advanced riders.

Stage 5 – Vallée Bras-du-Nord – Shannahan SECTOR

Shannahan is the wild side of the Valley, where the trails blend into the spectacular natural surroundings. The trails are never far from the waterfalls, cascades and rivers that have forged the beautiful landscape. The “sweet” trails (Beurre d’érable, Sucre d’orge, Tartosuc, etc.) are the perfect spot to learn mountain biking, with easy, flowy trails through a maple grove or leading to spectacular waterfalls.

Epic and world-renowned trails are also a delight for experts, both for their layout and for the views they offer.

You’ll find the schedule and all the information for your preparation in the logbook.

Here is the rules for the 2023 edition.

Daily podiums will take place directly at the destination, approximately 1 hour after the finish of the 1st.

Cumulative podiums will take place at the Centre multifonctionnel Rolland Dion in Saint-Raymond (160 Pl. de l’Église, Saint-Raymond, QC G3L 1G4), during the closing dinner and Qué-Bikers ceremony.

In teams, the time of the 2nd cyclist crossing the finish line is recognized as the official team time.

Daily and cumulative rankings will be published for categories in “competition” mode, as well as for participants registered in riding mode. Times for participants in riding mode will be published for information purposes only in a single category called “out-of-competition”, and these will not be eligible for podium finishes.

Shorter alternative routes will be offered at each stage. Participants in riding mode may opt for these shorter courses. Competitors in “competition” mode will have to complete the entire course. Competitors from the “competition” mode taking a shortened course will receive a time penalty.

ELECTRIC ASSISTED BIKES

Class 1 electric bikes are accepted, but only on a non-competitive basis. They must therefore register in touring mode. They must avoid interfering with racers or hikers by excessive speed or reckless or unannounced passing.

The QSE is for serious racers as well as for the weekend warrior, who lives the event for fun and for whom competition is not a goal. When you register, you will have to choose which of these two options suits you best.

RACE MODE

The QSE in race mode is for those who are used to stage races and want to push their limits and fight for the daily and cumulative podiums. They compete against other competitors in their age category, in teams of two or solo. They must complete the full distances of each stage to be included in the official results. If they fail to complete a stage, their results will appear in the “Out of Competition” section with those of the ride mode participants.

RIDE MODE

Forget the stopwatch, go at your own pace. Stop to take pictures. Opt for a shortened course if you don’t feel up to it. In short, have fun! You will have a chip plate like the racers, but you will not appear in the official race standings. Your time for the day is still listed in the “unclassified” section of the results.

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION 2023

Solo 5 days

Team 5 days

Solo 3 days

Team 3 days

Solo 1 day

Team 1 day