Trails open
FAQ
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What type of trails can we find in Montebello?
NEW: As part of the development of our trail network, we’re excited to announce the opening of 6 kilometers of new trails starting now, featuring Mastodonte (flowtrail), Yessir Miller (downhill), Carcajou (downhill), Diable (downhill), Auf Spring (xc loop), the expansion of Cimetière (uphill) and several other segments that were added or improved.
The center is in development and currently offers over 25 km of adventures for all types of cyclists: trails accessible to beginners, narrow singletracks, technical loops on rocky ridges and long old-school loops from the original network.
The area around the Château Montebello mainly offers family-oriented singletracks in a beautiful forest (Tête à Papineau, Louis-Joseph, Bourassa, Double Pin Centenaire). Families wanting to venture outside the mountain bike trails can ride nearby gravel paths with breathtaking scenery by the Ottawa River.
Aside from the new trails mentioned above, the northern area features cross-country trails such as Roche Fest and Chat sauvage, as well as the Patriote flowtrail. Fans of technical riding will enjoy an area with rocks, ridges, a grotto, and a millennial monolith (Rock & Ridge, Grotte, Grizzly, Yeti, Cougar, Coyote).
For those interested in mountain biking history, we have preserved wider doubletrack classic trails that were used for races from the 1980’s until 2001 (Championnat 88, Championnat 91, Norbel 95, Raid 2001).
What are your opening hours?
-Trail access: anytime 7 days a week, weather permitting – please follow our Facebook page for updates. You must purchase your trail access ticket online and stop by our welcome center to receive the wristband of the day. If we stepped out, you must keep your phone with proof of purchase and show it to our patrol team if asked.
-Rentals: 9am-5pm on weekends and by reservation only on weekdays ahead of time, weather permitting – please follow our Facebook page for updates.
-Location : 9h à 17h les weekends et sur réservation à l’avance en semaine si la météo le permet; veuillez vérifier notre page Facebook pour des mises à jour.
Do I have to purchase my access ticket online?
Yes, you must purchase your trail access ticket online on our website. When you arrive, you must stop by our welcome center to receive the wristband of the day. If we stepped out, you must keep your phone with proof of purchase and show it to our patrol team if asked.
How can I rent bikes?
All rentals must be reserved online on our website. For rentals on weekdays, please make your reservation ahead of time so we can coordinate with someone from our team to meet with you at the scheduled time.
What types of bikes are available for rental?
For the summer season, we have hardtail mountain bikes from Trek, Norco, Marin, Specialized and Giant. We also offer regular fatbikes from Devinci and Moose, as well as electric fatbikes from Spherik.
Where can we park?
Our parking lot, welcome center and trailhead are located at Fairmont Le Château Montebello (392, Notre-Dame Street in Montebello). Parking is free. Please take note that this is the only authorized parking lot for mountain biking. It is important to respect this to preserve our agreements with landowners, as well as good neighbor relations with the local community.
Is there a designated area for vanlife overnight parking?
Yes, we can accommodate people sleeping overnight in vans for free on a nearby land near the trails. Please contact us for more information: info@montebellovelo.com
Please take note that it is not permitted to park overnight or camp in our parking lot at Château Montebello. BBQ’s are also not allowed in the parking lot. Prendre note qu’il est interdit de dormir ou camper dans notre stationnement au Château Montebello. Les BBQ sont également interdits dans le stationnement.
Are e-bikes allowed?
We only accept class #1 pedal-assist mountain bikes, without an acceleration throttle or motor wheels.
Is a helmet required?
Yes, it is always required.
What clothing should I wear for mountain biking?
We suggest soft clothing to be able to move properly. Avoid large pants or jeans. We also recommend sports shoes.
What should we bring with us?
We recommend the following items: backpack, water, snack, mosquito repellent, sunscreen.
What is your refund policy?
No refunds under any circumstances, all sales are final. Rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather or other conditions resulting in the partial or full closure of the trail network, or any other reason preventing access to the trail network or the rental of any equipment, day tickets and rentals can be transferred to a different day.
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What type of fatbike trails can we find in Montebello?
The new fatbike trail system offers 30 km of adventures for all calibers. Some of the mountain bike trails are used for fatbikes and other trails are used for winter only. The area near Château Montebello is perfect for families and beginners. An epic 15-kilometer trail, Fat Papineau, awaits seasoned fatbikers and takes them north of the 50 highway by using a tunnel covered with urban art.
Are the trails open rain or shine?
Please follow our social media to get updates on trail conditions and closures based on weather.
What types of fatbikes are available for rental?
For the winter season, we have Spherik, Moose and Rocky Mountain fatbikes.
How can I rent bikes?
All rentals must be reserved online at the following link: Online tickets
Do I have to purchase my access ticket online?
Yes, all sales must be done online via our ticketing system. The access ticket on your phone is always mandatory. It must be validated at our welcome center and must be shown to our patrol team.
What helmet should I use to fatbike? Is it mandatory?
Yes it is mandatory. You can use any bike helmet, but we recommend wearing a beanie or windproof skull cap underneath it. Ski or snowboard helmets can work too. We can rent helmets if needed.
Is it permitted to snowshoe in the fatbike trails?
Yes, but you must purchase a day ticket or season pass.
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OPENING HOURS
Reception and rental center
9am – 5pm every day
Reservations must be made in advance for rentals.
