Fatbike

New for 2025

Our 12 km of hiking trails are transformed into multi-purpose paths to welcome cyclists, beginners, and experts alike! Open year-round!

Fatbike Rental

Thanks to a collaboration with the Circonflexe – Prêt-pour-bouger program and Loisirs et Sport Lanaudière, we are offering FATBIKE rentals FREE of charge!

This initiative, implemented province-wide, aims to promote an active and healthy lifestyle while making sports, recreational, and adaptive equipment accessible to all.

With your daily access pass or annual pass, you can enjoy 2 hours of FREE rental per day!

Our fleet includes 4 junior fatbikes (24″), 13 adult fatbikes available in three sizes, and helmets of all sizes.

Equipment reservations must be made through our online ticketing system and are MANDATORY.

SCHEDULE

The trails are open to fatbikes every day from sunrise to sunset.
The rental station is open during the gatehouse hours.
Outside of gatehouse hours, fatbike rentals are available only for groups of 8 or more, by reservation.
We welcome school, community, and corporate groups. Please email or call us for information on group reservation procedures.

Trail Conditions

Visit our Facebook page for daily updates on trail conditions.

Rules + ethics

Thank you for respecting the rules for a safe and respectful experience.

For any emergency requiring immediate assistance, contact 911 and/or the gate employee at

(450) 944-0165.

Security

Wearing a helmet is MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE AT ALL TIMES.
Make sure your fatbike is in good condition, with tires that are at least 3.8 inches wide and a maximum pressure of 5 psi.
Wear bright or reflective clothing, especially in the late afternoon or low light conditions.
Ride at a controlled speed, particularly in busy areas and at intersections.
Be cautious and slow down when overtaking others, and avoid passing in curves.
Clearly announce your presence (e.g., “On your left!”).
We are not responsible for any incidents resulting from non-compliance with the Forest’s rules or inappropriate behavior.

Schedule and Access

Fatbiking is available from 8:00 AM until sunset.
Access fees must be paid at all times.
On weekdays, you can purchase your ticket through the online ticketing system. Please remember to sign the guest register at each of your visits.

Preparation before your ride

Consult the trail map and plan a route that matches your physical abilities and skills.
Never go alone on the trails, or inform someone of your route before heading out.
Bring a first aid kit, a repair kit, provisions (water, food), and clothing suitable for the weather conditions.
Familiarize yourself with emergency procedures.

Trail respect

Stay on the designated fatbike trails.
It is strictly prohibited to ride off the trails or on unmarked paths.
Check the daily trail conditions on our Facebook page.
Riding is prohibited on days when trails are closed to avoid damaging them.
Do not use the trails if their surface is soft or damaged. If you leave deep tracks, stop riding immediately.
It is forbidden to walk in the trails wearing boots.

Respect for nature and humans

Be courteous and respectful towards one another.
Keep noise to a minimum and enjoy the sounds of nature.
Do not leave any trace of your passage (waste, equipment, etc.).
Take your food scraps, waste, and recyclables with you and dispose of them in the designated bins.
Help us sort waste by placing materials in the appropriate bins.
Stay on the marked trails to protect the surrounding wildlife and vegetation.

Groups

In a group, never leave anyone behind.