Hello all:

Posted about a year back asking about Quebec biking: got some good advice. Now finishing up route planning and would like a bit more advice if anyone would.

The route is Montreal to Quebec City and back on both sides of the St Lawrence river. Have part of the trip pretty well figured out: Montreal - Trois Rivieres - Quebec City - Victoriaville is done and booked. The remained of the way is where I have some questions:

1. First option is Victoriaville -> Drummondville -> Saint-Hyacinthe -> Beloeil -> Chambly -> Montreal (overnight in St Hyacinthe)

2. Second option is Victoriaville -> Drummondville -> Granby -> Chambly -> Montreal (overnight in Granby)

They are both about the same distance: the second option seems to have a bit more gravel, which is OK: we all have fairly sturdy touring bikes. I heard from others (non-biking Québécois) that 2nd option maybe better because it has a feel of french coutryside, but having never been there I figured I'd post a question here.

Appreciate any input anyone may have: we are all super excited to do this trip, and were doing this 1st week of september: im hoping weather is good ;-)