Tour du Cap Tourmente
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16 km | Tour du Cap Tourmente
The 16 km event is presented as a 10-miler and is associated with Desjardins Caisse de la Côte-de-Beaupré. The course is linear from a start at the Basilique Sainte-Anne to an arrival on Chemin du Cap Tourmente in St-Joachim, offering sections along the historic Avenue Royale and coastal views near Cap Tourmente.
The route follows Avenue Royale for about 6 km through Beaupré before continuing east toward St-Joachim for the remaining distance. The course profile shows modest elevation changes with a total ascent of 71 m and total descent of 76 m. There are six aid stations along the route and marked course routing.
Practical details listed for the event include parking at the Basilique Sainte-Anne and the availability of return shuttles from the finish area. The surface is described as predominantly flat with a few short false flats, making it a steady, fast linear course suited to maintaining a regular pace early in the season. Historical climate information notes early June averages near 10 degrees Celsius minimum and 22 degrees Celsius maximum, with one past edition reaching 28 degrees Celsius. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
