With the warmer weather and longer days, there was enough time in the morning to do a bit of biking. There is an excellent 12 kilometer long bike path that starts in Sorel and travels east through town and out into farmland.
I'm not sure how old the path is, but the map shows a proposed extension continuing towards Yamaska that is still in the imaginary phase. It seems most regions throw on these dashed lines on their maps to make it appear that there is more infrastructure than actually exists.
In any case, La Sauvagine is a fine little path with excellent signage including kilometer markings, posts with reflective bands at each intersection and section markings to allow cyclists to identify a specific area if they have to call 911.
There is also a gazebo at the east end of the path with benches that would serve nicely as a picnic stop before heading back to Sorel.
It was nearing the end of April when I first rode the path and the trees were still bare but, by the time I did my last ride at the beginning of May, the vegetation was starting to burst with green.
Opposite the farms are many homes with their backyards facing the path. Because there is a drainage ditch running alongside the path, most of the residents have built miniature bridges to span the ditch and provide access to the path. I thought this one with its sculpture or folk art or whatever was particularly interesting.
It might not warrant a drive from Montreal if you are looking for an all day ride, but for a pleasant afternoon balade combined with a visit to Sorel I would heartily recommend La Sauvagine.
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