Forêt récréative Mountain Bike Trails

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Forêt récréative Mountain Bike Trails

Val-d'Or, Vallée-de-l'Or

Val d'Or Recreational Forest

Less than 2 km from the city center, mountain bike trails reign on the undergrowth of the Val-d'Or Recreational Forest on the moraine of Harricana. This unique environmental zone is dominated by sand hills sheltering an esker. These trails are one metre wide and run through quite rough terrain. The network is knitted tight and the many crossroads allow you to change direction according to your mood or your shortness of breath. With its breathtaking views of the surrounding reliefs, the site is loved by amateurs.

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electrocardiogram Easy to Demanding
mountain 22.6 Km (Mixed)
calendar seasonal

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Sections

Vélo-parc Richelieu 1

electrocardiogram Moderate
mountain 0.69 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

Vélo-parc Richelieu 2

electrocardiogram Demanding
mountain 0.14 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

Mach 1

electrocardiogram Moderate
mountain 1.72 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

Force G

electrocardiogram Demanding
mountain 2.07 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

T-Bird

electrocardiogram Easy
mountain 1.93 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

Extra

electrocardiogram Moderate
mountain 0.90 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

Voodoo

electrocardiogram Moderate
mountain 1.73 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

Sniper

electrocardiogram Demanding
mountain 0.51 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

Jetlag

electrocardiogram Demanding
mountain 1.55 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

Slider

electrocardiogram Moderate
mountain 1.87 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

Top Gun

electrocardiogram Moderate
mountain 1.46 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

Maverick

electrocardiogram Demanding
mountain 1.38 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

Looping

electrocardiogram Moderate
mountain 2.57 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

Panam

electrocardiogram Moderate
mountain 2.65 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

Mousseuse

electrocardiogram Easy
mountain 2.83 km (Linear)
elevation Elevation

Points of service and interest

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Parking Stationnement de la forêt récréative 48°3'29,171"N
77°47'35,654"O

Accessibility

Access Rights

Free| Visitor facilities.

For mountain bike trail users, please note that it is possible to obtain your Accro-Vélo membership card. This organization is responsible for the maintenance and development of mountain trails in the Recreational Forest.

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Pets are allowed.

The Recreational Forest is accessible to dogs for the spring, summer and fall seasons.

At all times and for the well-being of all users:

The owner must keep his dog on a leash (maximum length of 1.5 m);
The owner must collect his dog’s droppings.

Directions to reach the Val-d'Or Recreational Forest

In Val-d'Or, take the path from the airport to the welcome cottage of the recreational forest which is located on the right.

Free outdoor parking.
Position : 77°47'35,654"O 48°3'29,171"N
Address : 179, chemin de la Forêt-Récréative, Québec

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Contact

T 819-824-1333 ext. 4290 info@foretrecreative.com
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Natural Environment

Geography

The Recreational Forest covers an area of 50.07 km2. The esker is part of a vast glacial moraine (called the Inter-Lobaire Harricana moraine) that crosses the landscape from the Témiscamingue region to James Bay in the north. Between the butts that form the "esker", there are often depressions or bowls called "kettles" formed by spreading sand around the ice blocks that melted on site. There are two spring lakes formed of "kettles" in the area of our trails, be the lake of the Barbus and the lake Clément.

Flora

The grey pine, the dominant tree in the entire Recreational Forest area, is the only species that grows well on sandy hills. There are also some beautiful stands of white birch and aspen poplar. Black spruce and balsam trees dominate in less drained areas.

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