Fat Biking · Quebec city
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Two fat biking excursions depart outside Quebec city, with prices ranging from 68 € to 164 €. Both outings require an “Occasionally sporty” fitness level. The entry option run by Empire 47 starts at Lac-Delage for 68 €, taking you on a 2-hour private guided ride through local forests. For a longer excursion, Sepaq leads a 3h to 4h trip inside Jacques-Cartier National Park priced at 164 €. While Empire 47 offers guiding in English, French, and Portuguese, Sepaq delivers tours in English and French. Choose Empire 47 for an affordable private ride through the forest, or book Sepaq if you prefer an extended national park outing.
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Frequently asked questions
What months are fat biking excursions offered?
Fat biking trips run from December to March.
What physical fitness level is required?
Both available excursions are rated “Occasionally sporty”.
Where are the meeting points located?
Empire 47 meets at Empire 47 - 26 Rue du Pied des Pentes in Lac-Delage, while Sepaq meets at Centre de découverte et de services - 103 Chem. du Parc-National in Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval.
Which languages do the guides speak?
Both operators offer tours in English and French. Empire 47 also guides in Portuguese.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.3 °C | 103.4 mm | Peak |
| February | -9.5 °C | 103.5 mm | Peak |
| March | -3.6 °C | 92.3 mm | Good |
| April | 3.5 °C | 97.3 mm | Poor |
| May | 10 °C | 157.4 mm | Off season |
| June | 16.8 °C | 112.5 mm | Off season |
| July | 20.6 °C | 160.2 mm | Off season |
| August | 18.7 °C | 86.3 mm | Off season |
| September | 15.9 °C | 154.1 mm | Off season |
| October | 8.5 °C | 133.5 mm | Off season |
| November | 0.8 °C | 123.3 mm | Poor |
| December | -7.5 °C | 117.5 mm | Good |
Practical info
Equipment
Dress in warm breathable layers and wear thermal gloves, a woollen hat, and sturdy insulated winter boots suitable for active pedalling.
Getting there
Plan your journey to reach the departure points at Lac-Delage or at Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval for Jacques-Cartier National Park.
See also
Fat Biking elsewhere
Other activities in Quebec city
Updated September 2026