THE ROUTES
ROUTES
808 – 404 – 202 km
The route is divided into four stages of approximately 100 km each. Whether they are riding solo or with a team, participants must complete each section before going on to the next. At the end of each section, all participants will go through a timing station, where they can do their team relays or rest before resuming the ride. Participants in the 808 Challenge must complete the route twice. Along the course, there will be water stations every 50 km.
ROUTES
65 km
Departing from Station Mont-Tremblant via the picturesque Old Village and Lac Mercier, cyclists head towards St-Jovite and then take the 327 towards Lac Maskinongé via the Chemin du Tour du Lac, then a right to join Chemin Paquette. The tranquility of chemin Paquette turns into a winding and mountainous challenge on chemin de la Sauvagine and continues south on route 117, to the exit of Mont-Blanc, under the overpass. Cyclists will then see themselves descending the vertiginous rue de la Pisciculture which joins Montée Kavanagh via Rang 7. At the fork of Chemin du Moulin David, the athletes will descend towards Rang 8, to return to rue Labelle (Route 327) and the end of the challenge on Montée Ryan, to finish facing the majestic Lac Tremblant and the return to Parc de la Chapelle.
ROUTES
70 km
Departure from Station Mont-Tremblant via Route 327 along Lac Ouimet. Cyclists head towards St-Jovite and then tackle the ascent of the old fish farm in St-Faustin-Lac-Carré and the Chemin du Lac Quenouille. The last part of the course skirts Lake Superior, then joins Chemin Duplessis to complete this 70km in strength.
ROUTES
125 km * Friday *
Departing from Station Mont-Tremblant via the picturesque Old Village and Lac Mercier, cyclists head towards St-Jovite and then take the 327 towards Lac Maskinongé via the Chemin du Tour du Lac, then a right to join Chemin Paquette. The tranquility of chemin Paquette turns into a winding and mountainous challenge on chemin de la Sauvagine and continues south on route 117, to the exit of Mont-Blanc, under the overpass. Cyclists will then see themselves descending the vertiginous rue de la Pisciculture which joins Montée Kavanagh via Rang 7. At the fork of Chemin du Moulin David, the athletes will descend towards Rang 8, to return to rue Labelle (Route 327) and the end of the challenge on Montée Ryan, to finish facing the majestic Lac Tremblant and the return to Parc de la Chapelle.
ROUTES
125 km * Saturday *
Departing from Station Mont-Tremblant via the old village, cyclists head towards St-Jovite to then attack the ascent of the fish farm in St-Faustin-Lac-Carré and the Chemin du Lac Quenouille. 1st refueling stop at the Summer Camp Petit Bonheur to continue towards Val-des-Lacs and join Route 329 towards St-Donat. 2nd supply stop at Club Nautique Saint-Donat, on the shore of Lac Archambault. After crossing the village, a discovery of the Pimbina sector of Mont-Tremblant Park which leads you to attack the challenge of the Chemin du Nordet and its multiple ascents. The last part of the course skirts Lake Superior, then joins Chemin Duplessis to complete this 125km in strength. The distance of 125 km must be completed in less than 8 hours.
ROUTES
Combo 250 km
The cyclists must complete de 125 km towards Arundel on Friday and 115 km towards St-Donat on the Saturday for a total of 250 km. The 125 km must be completed in less than 8 hours on Friday and the 115 km must be completed in less than 8 hours on Satuday. Start and finish lines are at Tremblant Resort, at Place des Voyageurs.
ROUTES
202 km
Departing from Station Mont-Tremblant via the old village, cyclists head towards St-Jovite on the 327 along Lac Ouimet, and then chemin du rang 8, onto Montée Kavanah. Participants will then climb the chemin de la Pisciculture and cross the village of St-Faustin-Lac-Carré, followed by the beautiful slopes of Chemin du Lac Quenouille. The first supply point is at Camp du Petit Bonheur. After riding along Lac Quenouille, cyclists will take Chemin Charron towards Val-des-Lacs. The Chemin de l’Orignal becomes the chemin du lac de la Montagne Noire, towards route 329, then the chemin Régimbald goes around Lac Archambault in St-Donat where the 2nd supply point will be located. The next leg of the race is on route 125 North, then le chemin clé de Pimbina, followed by a round trip loop on Lac Barbeau road, at the end of the lake. We then take route 125 North back to attack the renowned Chemin du Nordet and arrive at the 3rd and last supply point at Auberge Castello. We end in style by following the shores of Lake Superior with a round trip towards Parc du Mont-Tremblant, then the last challenge is on Chemin Duplessis until the final destination at Parc de la Chapelle.
Start and finish:
Tremblant Resort
Mont-Tremblant, Québec
Tremblant Resort is the hub of the event.
Place des Voyageurs is the starting point for all categories and the finish line for all events. It is also the midpoint transition zone as well as the site of the exhibition village and various participant services.
Steps
STEP 1 : Tremblant - Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts - Morin-Heights - Lost River
Departing from Station Mont-Tremblant via the picturesque Old Village and Lac Mercier, cyclists head towards St-Jovite via rue Labelle (Rte 327) to then follow rang 8 and chemin du Moulin David in ascent to chemin Tour du Lac Carré. After cycling the main street, they will join the winding Chemin des Lacs, then chemin Du Lac Manitou S. with breathtaking landscapes. Following the Chemin du Lac des Sables, the athletes will take Route 329 towards Saint-Adolphe d’Howard and circle Lac Saint-Joseph halfway through, then take the mountainous Montée d’Argenteuil, along the shores of the many Laurentian lakes and join the climb to Route 364 heading north. We continue to climb this time taking a left on Montée Sainte Marie, then we descend on the Main Road to join Chemin de la Rivière Perdue on the shores of Lac Fraser towards Lost River which ends stage 1 of the challenge.
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STEP 2 : Lost River - Arundel - Brébeuf - Tremblant
Stage 2 resumes via the 327 towards Arundel, mostly downhill through the Laurentian waterfront landscape. At Arundel village, cyclists turn off onto route 364 towards Huberdeau, to reach Amherst via the Rockway Valley road. In Amherst, cyclists will join Route 323 North towards Brébeuf. Just before reaching the river, we turn on Rang des Érables and Chemin du Lac à la Loutre, followed by a left turn on Chemin de la Rouge in Huberdeau. Athletes will follow Rivière Rouge river via Chemin de la Rouge to return to Route 323 towards St-Jovite. The route keeps us on the 323 via Chemin de Brébeuf, to take the service road of route 117 north towards Montée Ryan. The end of the challenge will take you to Parc de la Chapelle with a magnificent view of majestic Lac Tremblant.
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STEP 3 : Tremblant - Lac Quenouille - St-Donat
Departing from Station Mont-Tremblant via the old village, cyclists head towards St-Jovite on the 327 along Lac Ouimet, and then chemin du rang 8, onto Montée Kavanah. Participants will then climb the chemin de la Pisciculture and cross the village of St-Faustin-Lac-Carré, followed by the beautiful slopes of Chemin du Lac Quenouille. The first supply point is at Camp du Petit Bonheur. After riding along Lac Quenouille, cyclists will take Chemin Charron towards Val-des-Lacs. The Chemin de l’Orignal becomes the chemin du lac de la Montagne Noire. Cyclists take a left on route 329, towards Saint-Donat. The next step takes route 125, then goes around Lac Ouareau on chemin St-Guillaume, chemin Ouareau Nord, to rue Allard which crosses over Lac Blanc. The arrival and the last supply point is at the church of Saint-Donat.
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STEP 4 : St-Donat - Lac baribeau - Nordet - Mont-Tremblant Park - Tremblant
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR: 808 ONLY:
Sections 5-6-7-8 are to be ridden in the reverse direction of the first 404 km.
STEP 5 : Tremblant - Wentworth - Arundel
The fifth section is the longest (107 km) and has an elevation of over 1,176 m. It starts on Highway 327 South and does a loop through Montcalm to Lost River, crossing Lac des Seize-Iles back to Arundel and ending in Tremblant. The route ascends gradually from Lost River until it crosses Montée Ste-Marie. For the return trip on Highway 364, the ride is predominantly descending until Arundel. The last leg winds through scenic farmlands and ends at Tremblant Resort, where the second timing and fuel/aid station is located.
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