Welcome
« Le Tour du mont Valin » biking edition is a sporting event that takes place in the Saguenay, in September, during the most beautiful autumnal color period. The event has 3 mountain bike circuits: 48km, 63km, 90km (only one counting for the USCAN Series) and two « cyclosportives » road bike: 50km and 70km.
The event is held at the Valinouët ski station area and in the National Mont-Valin Parc, 30 minutes North of Chicoutimi, in the province of Québec. We welcome all mountain biking lovers.
Watch for our site to discover the new edition of 2011.
« Le Tour of Mont Valin » joined three other major events to give you the USCAN Series and will host the final of this series next September 10th. $2,000 in prizes will be awarded to winners.
By registering for the Tour du Mont Valin (90km mountain bike) you get a $75 savings on registration of the Ultimate XC.
Ultimate XC
June 19, 2011
Mont-Tremblant, QC
Carrabassett Valley Challenge
July 24, 2011
Farmington, Maine
USA
Hampshire100
August 21, 2011
Greenfield, NH
USA
Tour du Mont Valin (90 km Mountain)
September 10, 2011
Saguenay, Qc
Visit uscanseries.com for more information
Schedule
| Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Late registration | |
| 7:00-8:00 a.m. | 90 km mountain bike |
| 8:00-9:00 a.m. | 48 km and 63 km mountain bike |
| 7:00-9:30 a.m. | 50 km and 70 km road bike |
| Departure | |
| 9:00 a.m. | 90 km mountain bike |
| 9:30 a.m. | 63 km mountain bike |
| 10:00 a.m. | 48 km mountain bike |
| 10:45 a.m. | 50 and 70 km road bike |
| 3:00 p.m. | - Closing ceremony - Valinouët ski station |
Participant’s Kit
All participants who register before September 1st can get their Participant’s kit at:
Gendron Bicycles
387, Price East, Chicoutimi
- Friday September 9th from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday morning at the Valinouët
Challenges
Three distances: 90, 63 and 48 km
The 48 and 63 kilometre circuits are on forest paths with a breathtaking background where you will discover or rediscover the exhilarating « Bras des Canots » descents.
The 90 kilometre Rally is raced on a hard surface with a total denivellation of 1673 m.
It's a beautiful course free of mud holes and very challenging. This is the only distance counting for the USCAN series.
Two distances: 50 and 70 km
50 kilometre (road) running from the ski resort « Le Valinouet » to the Regional Road and back.
70 kilometre (road), same start as the 50 km plus a visit to the municipality of Saint-David de Falardeau and return to the ski resort.
At any given time, the organization can remove a participant for security purposes.
Rules
- Wear a certified helmet.
- Having a mountain bike (for 63, 48 and 90 km distances) or a road bike (for 50 and 70 kmdistances). In perfect condition with handlebar ends closed.
- Signature of a parent or guardian is required for participants under 18 years.
- Observe age limits for each distance.
- Have the FQSC annual license for submission or the one day license sold on site (not icluded in the registration fees).
- Pre-registered must at least be there and hour thirty minutes before departure to get their cyclist kit.
Security
Security is taken care of by an organization called « Sauvetage 02 », assisted by the « Club Radio Amateur Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Inc.(VE2CRS) ».
All the circuits are marked and all danger zones are identified. Five water points are scattered throughout the circuit. At each stopover, there is a first aid team ready to quickly intervene in case of an emergency. Each stopover is linked with the operation center by a team of communication professionals (Radio Amateur Saguenay) and they’re also linked to an emergency centre where medical care is provided by a nurse.
Accommodation
As part of the Tour du Mont Valin, packages and special prices are offered at the Hotel le Montagnais. For information and reservations, visit www.lemontagnais.qc.ca or call toll free at 1-800-463-9160 or 418-543-1521.
Route
Coming from Chicoutimi (approximatively 55 km)
Coming from Québec City (approximatively 250 km)
Have a safe drive!!!
Registration
Registration fees include food during the course, the corn roast diner and a T shirt arboring the Tour du mont Valin colors. Participants must be 17 years old or older for the 48, 63 and 90km and 15 years old. Parents’ authorization is required for kids under the age of 18. A $15 fee is applicable for any modification to your registration.
Acknowledgement of responsibility
I free the organization of the Tour du mont Valin, the Aménagement des monts Valin inc., the partners, sponsors and volunteers from any responsibility for anything that could happen to me. I state that I’m in a good shape, mentally and physically, and capable of participating in such an event.
While participating in the Tour du mont Valin-bicking edition, I agree to have images of me (pictures and/or video) taken and used for promotion, display or publication purposes.
There are three ways to register:
1. Online
To register online click here.
2. By Mail
Click here, type your name and other information on the form, print it. Please write your check to the Tour du mont Valin and send it to the following address:
Tour du mont Valin
C.P. 1372
Chicoutimi (Québec)
G7H 5G7
3. The day’s event
It is possible to register on site, on the day’s event as early as 7:00 a.m.
| Fees | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain bike | Road bike | |||
| DATE | 48km 17 years old or older |
63km 17 years old or older |
90km 17 years old or older |
50 or 70km 15 years old or older |
| Until July 31st | 25$ | 30$ | 45$ | 30$ |
| Until September 8th | 30$ | 35$ | 60$ | 40$ |
| September 10th | 35$ | 40$ | 70$ | 50$ |
| A day license for the FQSC is mandatory if you do not have the annual license (non-included in the registration fees) Raid (90 km). $ 20 Hiking (63 and 48 km.) $ 8 Cyclosportive (50 and 70 km.) $ 5 |
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90 km: Only distance eligible fr the USCAN serie
******** Taxes included, not refundable, not transferable. ********
Confirmation
Click here to get your registration’s confirmation.
Volunteering
The Tour of Mont Valin is counting on major participations of over 125 volunteers. Want to join the group? Email us at tourmontvalin@hotmail.com, mentioning your interest in one of the following areas: organization, set the start / finish, closing ceremonies, track and relay, other (specify).
Contact Us
Tour du mont Valin
C.P. 1372
Chicoutimi (Québec)
G7H 5G7
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