Traversée de la Batiscan
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Traversée de la Batiscan
Traversée de la Batiscan is a trail running and walking event at Parc de la rivière Batiscan offering several distances. The routes mix crushed stone family paths and mostly single track trails, and visit park sectors including Ste-Geneviève-de-Batiscan and St-Stanislas.
Distances offered
- 1 km
- 2 km
- 5 km
- 12 km
- 21 km
The 1 km course is a family crushed stone out-and-back with a short stairway leading to a cave called the "marmite." The 2 km follows a different, slightly longer route. The 5 km includes a wooden bridge with views of the Batiscan River, a climb of about 60 m to the Pic de l’ours viewpoint, and a concluding descent with a final river view. The 12 km and 21 km are mainly single track; the 12 km passes the former hydroelectric plant and follows the Le buis trail along the river with a wooden bridge crossing. The 21 km visits the park's main sectors and notable viewpoints.
Inclusions: participation medal, shuttle from a predetermined parking area (shuttle every 10 minutes), chip timing, overall male/female podiums for each race, supervised childcare, professional photographer, post-race snack, and park access for participants. The event has a maximum capacity of 600 participants; prices vary by registration period and all fees are subject to tax. An athlete guide is sent two weeks before the event. Fifteen dollars per adult ticket sold is directed to Parc de la rivière Batiscan and event profits go to the kinésiologues solidaires nonprofit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
