Head to Frelighsburg, one of Québec’s most beautiful towns.
This circuit will have you experience a true immersion in the heart of the Eastern Townships’ wine region. Mostly paved, this 76-kilometre route promises to be a challenge because of its length and a few climbs that require good calve muscles. Nearby, you’ll have the opportunity to visit 5 of the region’s vineyards.
To extend your pleasure by enjoying an overnight stay in our Bienvenue cyclistes accommodations established along the itinerary.
First Stop
The Vignoble Pigeon Hill is an innovative family run vineyard using regenerative agricultural practices. Established in the municipality of Saint-Armand, Pigeon Hill has been producing their unique vibrant, organic wines since 2008, always with respect to the region’s biodiversity. Matthew, Manon, Trisha, Kevin and Thomas all work in the fields of the Shufelt family farm, dating back to 1964. Here, sheep, chickens and ducks maintain the rows between the Marquette, Petite Perle and Frontenac grapevines. Their wine cellar was built with lumber from the farm’s forest and testifies to their terroir commitment, where each action aims to encourage the regeneration of their ecosystem for producing their complex and flavourful wines.
Second Stop
Ridge Road is home to three vineyards within barely a kilometre of each other! Whether it’s Vignoble Le Di-Vin, Domaine du Ridge, or Vignoble l’Ardennais, you’re sure to find the perfect spot to pause along this beautiful stretch of the route.
Third Stop
Les Petits Fruilato
Maude Charbonneau-Poitras and Michael Lagacé, dedicated fourth generation fruit producers, grow a wide range of berries. These include blueberries, raspberries, honeyberries, black and red currants, gooseberries and blackberries. A picnic area allows you to enjoy the domain established in a bucolic natural country setting.
Fourth Stop
Équinoxe, Ferme Cidricole
A meal break is in order! In Farnham, take a small detour via Chemin Desroches, then follow a short stretch of Route 104 to stop at Ferme Cidricole Équinoxe. Farmhouse ciders, spirits, and wines are all produced on-site. The Pub Champêtre, open on weekends, serves up meals crafted from local and farm-fresh products.
Fifth Stop
The Naud family has been growing grapevines in Brigham for 30 years and it’s now the founder’s son, Simon, who runs the estate. Book a guided tour, take advantage of the beautiful terrace where you’ll enjoy local food and wine pairings with homemade terrines and charcuteries, local cheeses and chocolates. Then, stop by the animal park to say hello to the residents.
Sixth Stop
Nestled inside the picturesque Relais de la Diligence, a historic building dating back to 1865, the Brasserie Dunham microbrewery has been inviting guests to discover their craft beers since 2011. Inspired by European brewing traditions while embracing American modernist methods, the master brewers propose a vast portfolio of flavours to tantalize any palate! Barrel-aged beer, high lulupin content, intensely fruity or delicately wild. The adjacent restaurant pub is the ideal venue for savouring these beers on site, accompanied by delicious cuisine, both indoors in the friendly ambiance of the old mail relay station, or on the magnificent sunbathed terrace.
