Cycling, Heritage and Local Flavours: Explore Memphrémagog Differently| Eastern Townships (Quebec)

Heading Out on Your Bike in the Region

The Aventurier de Potton Route

This 29 km bike loop will have you ride out on some of the region’s most beautiful gravel roads. With so many different viewpoints along the way, it’s an invitation to enjoy some truly awe-inspiring moments! Especially when you cycle your way on Province Hill Road, where the horizon opens up to make way for these amazing landscapes with the border mountains as a backdrop. Foodies will discover plenty of delicatessens and microbreweries along the way. Your base and arrival point is Mansonville, a picturesque village that bustles with life throughout the summer season.

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Finding a Take-Out Snack

Épicerie Campobasso

Before heading out on your adventure, we suggest you stop by this small Italian specialty grocery store to purchase one of their famous homemade focaccias. A take-out treat to add to your bag for a delicious on-the-road picnic!

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Relaxing by the Water

The Vale Perkins Beach

About an hour after you’ve set out, just after cycling your way alongside Owl’s Head Mountain, you’ll enter the hamlet of Vale Perkins. Turn off the cycling circuit’s official route to reach the municipal beach on the shores of Lake Memphrémagog. It’s the perfect place to take a mid-route break and to cool off while enjoying your focaccia! Open 7 days a week from June to August, with a supervised swimming area.

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Enjoying a Summer Evening

Microbrasserie Équinoxe

Back in Mansonville, your head filled with the memory of our stunning landscapes and with tired calves, stop at this small local microbrewery and treat yourself to a refreshing pint accompanied by a hearty meal! Reinvented every week, their menu regularly features Italian and Greek touches, inspiring you to travel the world with their generous cuisine. And if you’re looking for a festive ambiance, there’s plenty of Friday night entertainment throughout the summer months!

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Falling Asleep with a Mountain View

MTN Haus Hotel

Make sure you get a restful night’s sleep by booking at this hotel located at the foot of the Owl’s Head Ski Resort. Established above the main chalet, some of the 10 suites enjoy breathtaking views of the mountain, while others can accommodate up to 6 people. Inside, the bedroom area is set apart from the living space, which, with all its facilities (mini-refrigerator, microwave, filter coffee maker and kettle), will make you feel right at home!

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Heading Back on the Road Again on Your Bike

The Route des Pèlerins

This route, a more challenging part of your itinerary, will have you take on a 52 km loop where you’ll explore an amazing panoramic route, and discover some of the Memphrémagog region’s most emblematic heritage treasures. The starting point for this paved route is set in Mansonville, but for the purpose of our travel proposition, we suggest you head out directly from the MTN Haus hotel to reach Val Perkins (2 km). For more experienced cyclists, it will take you about 3 hours to complete this segment with elevations reaching a maximum of 565 m.

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Admiring Our Local Heritage

The Abbey of Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

By heading north alongside Lake Memphrémagog towards the town of Austin, you’ll reach this famous abbey. Its imposing castle-like structure, to this day, still welcomes a monastic lifestyle and traditions. On site, you can park your bikes and take a guided tour, or drop by the boutique where you’ll find gourmet products and crafts. Here, the monks work all year to produce such delicacies as cheeses, compotes and ciders!

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Taking Souvenir Pictures

Mansonville’s Round Barn

Mansonville still has a few surprises for you to discover, notably, its famous Round Barn! This century-old building attracts the curious and heritage buffs alike. Accessible for viewing outside only, it’s a point of interest not to be missed on the way.

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Savouring a Fine Cup of Coffee

Appalaches Roaster

For this last stop, offer yourself a gastronomic pause inside this Mansonville café boutique. Not only do the owners take to heart to offer rich, flavourful coffee, they also do everything possible to ensure that the beans they purchase are as sustainable as possible (both in the selection and the packaging).

Discover

Heading Out on Your Bike in the Region

The Aventurier de Potton Route

This 29 km bike loop will have you ride out on some of the region’s most beautiful gravel roads. With so many different viewpoints along the way, it’s an invitation to enjoy some truly awe-inspiring moments! Especially when you cycle your way on Province Hill Road, where the horizon opens up to make way for these amazing landscapes with the border mountains as a backdrop. Foodies will discover plenty of delicatessens and microbreweries along the way. Your base and arrival point is Mansonville, a picturesque village that bustles with life throughout the summer season.

Discover

Finding a Take-Out Snack

Épicerie Campobasso

Before heading out on your adventure, we suggest you stop by this small Italian specialty grocery store to purchase one of their famous homemade focaccias. A take-out treat to add to your bag for a delicious on-the-road picnic!

Discover

Relaxing by the Water

The Vale Perkins Beach

About an hour after you’ve set out, just after cycling your way alongside Owl’s Head Mountain, you’ll enter the hamlet of Vale Perkins. Turn off the cycling circuit’s official route to reach the municipal beach on the shores of Lake Memphrémagog. It’s the perfect place to take a mid-route break and to cool off while enjoying your focaccia! Open 7 days a week from June to August, with a supervised swimming area.

Discover

Enjoying a Summer Evening

Microbrasserie Équinoxe

Back in Mansonville, your head filled with the memory of our stunning landscapes and with tired calves, stop at this small local microbrewery and treat yourself to a refreshing pint accompanied by a hearty meal! Reinvented every week, their menu regularly features Italian and Greek touches, inspiring you to travel the world with their generous cuisine. And if you’re looking for a festive ambiance, there’s plenty of Friday night entertainment throughout the summer months!

Discover

Falling Asleep with a Mountain View

MTN Haus Hotel

Make sure you get a restful night’s sleep by booking at this hotel located at the foot of the Owl’s Head Ski Resort. Established above the main chalet, some of the 10 suites enjoy breathtaking views of the mountain, while others can accommodate up to 6 people. Inside, the bedroom area is set apart from the living space, which, with all its facilities (mini-refrigerator, microwave, filter coffee maker and kettle), will make you feel right at home!

Discover

Heading Back on the Road Again on Your Bike

The Route des Pèlerins

This route, a more challenging part of your itinerary, will have you take on a 52 km loop where you’ll explore an amazing panoramic route, and discover some of the Memphrémagog region’s most emblematic heritage treasures. The starting point for this paved route is set in Mansonville, but for the purpose of our travel proposition, we suggest you head out directly from the MTN Haus hotel to reach Val Perkins (2 km). For more experienced cyclists, it will take you about 3 hours to complete this segment with elevations reaching a maximum of 565 m.

Discover

Admiring Our Local Heritage

The Abbey of Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

By heading north alongside Lake Memphrémagog towards the town of Austin, you’ll reach this famous abbey. Its imposing castle-like structure, to this day, still welcomes a monastic lifestyle and traditions. On site, you can park your bikes and take a guided tour, or drop by the boutique where you’ll find gourmet products and crafts. Here, the monks work all year to produce such delicacies as cheeses, compotes and ciders!

Discover

Taking Souvenir Pictures

Mansonville’s Round Barn

Mansonville still has a few surprises for you to discover, notably, its famous Round Barn! This century-old building attracts the curious and heritage buffs alike. Accessible for viewing outside only, it’s a point of interest not to be missed on the way.

Discover

Savouring a Fine Cup of Coffee

Appalaches Roaster

For this last stop, offer yourself a gastronomic pause inside this Mansonville café boutique. Not only do the owners take to heart to offer rich, flavourful coffee, they also do everything possible to ensure that the beans they purchase are as sustainable as possible (both in the selection and the packaging).

Discover

Heading Out on Your Bike in the Region

The Aventurier de Potton Route

This 29 km bike loop will have you ride out on some of the region’s most beautiful gravel roads. With so many different viewpoints along the way, it’s an invitation to enjoy some truly awe-inspiring moments! Especially when you cycle your way on Province Hill Road, where the horizon opens up to make way for these amazing landscapes with the border mountains as a backdrop. Foodies will discover plenty of delicatessens and microbreweries along the way. Your base and arrival point is Mansonville, a picturesque village that bustles with life throughout the summer season.

Discover

Finding a Take-Out Snack

Épicerie Campobasso

Before heading out on your adventure, we suggest you stop by this small Italian specialty grocery store to purchase one of their famous homemade focaccias. A take-out treat to add to your bag for a delicious on-the-road picnic!

Discover

Relaxing by the Water

The Vale Perkins Beach

About an hour after you’ve set out, just after cycling your way alongside Owl’s Head Mountain, you’ll enter the hamlet of Vale Perkins. Turn off the cycling circuit’s official route to reach the municipal beach on the shores of Lake Memphrémagog. It’s the perfect place to take a mid-route break and to cool off while enjoying your focaccia! Open 7 days a week from June to August, with a supervised swimming area.

Discover

Enjoying a Summer Evening

Microbrasserie Équinoxe

Back in Mansonville, your head filled with the memory of our stunning landscapes and with tired calves, stop at this small local microbrewery and treat yourself to a refreshing pint accompanied by a hearty meal! Reinvented every week, their menu regularly features Italian and Greek touches, inspiring you to travel the world with their generous cuisine. And if you’re looking for a festive ambiance, there’s plenty of Friday night entertainment throughout the summer months!

Discover

Falling Asleep with a Mountain View

MTN Haus Hotel

Make sure you get a restful night’s sleep by booking at this hotel located at the foot of the Owl’s Head Ski Resort. Established above the main chalet, some of the 10 suites enjoy breathtaking views of the mountain, while others can accommodate up to 6 people. Inside, the bedroom area is set apart from the living space, which, with all its facilities (mini-refrigerator, microwave, filter coffee maker and kettle), will make you feel right at home!

Discover

Heading Back on the Road Again on Your Bike

The Route des Pèlerins

This route, a more challenging part of your itinerary, will have you take on a 52 km loop where you’ll explore an amazing panoramic route, and discover some of the Memphrémagog region’s most emblematic heritage treasures. The starting point for this paved route is set in Mansonville, but for the purpose of our travel proposition, we suggest you head out directly from the MTN Haus hotel to reach Val Perkins (2 km). For more experienced cyclists, it will take you about 3 hours to complete this segment with elevations reaching a maximum of 565 m.

Discover

Admiring Our Local Heritage

The Abbey of Saint-Benoît-du-Lac

By heading north alongside Lake Memphrémagog towards the town of Austin, you’ll reach this famous abbey. Its imposing castle-like structure, to this day, still welcomes a monastic lifestyle and traditions. On site, you can park your bikes and take a guided tour, or drop by the boutique where you’ll find gourmet products and crafts. Here, the monks work all year to produce such delicacies as cheeses, compotes and ciders!

Discover

Taking Souvenir Pictures

Mansonville’s Round Barn

Mansonville still has a few surprises for you to discover, notably, its famous Round Barn! This century-old building attracts the curious and heritage buffs alike. Accessible for viewing outside only, it’s a point of interest not to be missed on the way.

Discover

Savouring a Fine Cup of Coffee

Appalaches Roaster

For this last stop, offer yourself a gastronomic pause inside this Mansonville café boutique. Not only do the owners take to heart to offer rich, flavourful coffee, they also do everything possible to ensure that the beans they purchase are as sustainable as possible (both in the selection and the packaging).

Discover

Cycling, Heritage and Local Flavours: Explore Memphrémagog Differently

Heading Out on Your Bike in the Region

Finding a Take-Out Snack

Relaxing by the Water

Enjoying a Summer Evening

Falling Asleep with a Mountain View

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