L’Axe du Sommet, a 16 kilometres trail, joins together the Axe de la Magog and the Axe de la Massawippi. Only part of the Grandes-Fourches network which doesn’t bear the name of a river or a brook, it owes its name to the elevation between its lowest and highest point.
Therefore, cyclists should be prepared to face some hills. But the effort is well worth it since the breathtaking scenery cyclists can witness is unmatched.
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Consult the Grandes-Fourches’ Info-travaux information line regularly to stay tuned to the changes made to the cycling network by dialing the 819 821-5893, option 7.
Please note that a municipal bylaw states that it is mandatory for anyone younger than 18 years old to wear a helmet while on a bicycle on the entirety of the Sherbrooke territory, including the urban promenade, the multifunctional trails and the cycling paths. Also note that the person in charge of a minor has the obligation to ensure that the minor respects this regulation. Anyone caught contravening this bylaw could be fined.