At Le Grand Tour, we transport luggage from one stopover city to the next. We accept only one piece of luggage per person. For the sake of both your back and that of our porters, please ensure that your luggage weighs no more than 22 kg for the “Under the Stars” package and 15 kg for the “Under the Duvet” package. You’ll need to have your luggage weighed upon departure from Ayer’s Cliff. Any excess weight must be returned to your vehicle.

EXTRA LUGGAGE – We offer you the option to add an extra piece of luggage when you make your reservation. If you’d like to do so after your reservation is complete, please contact a member of our team by phone or email. You can also add a piece of luggage at the time of departure on August 1 at Ayer’s Cliff for $40.

The booklet containing all the information you need to properly prepare for your Grand Tour will be mailed between July 15 and 21.

If you’d like to arrive on July 31, you can! With our new Day 0 option, you can stay overnight at the Ayer’s Cliff starting point the night before departure for $35! If you’d like to take advantage of this option, please contact the agency by phone at 514-521-8356, ext. 506, to confirm your attendance.

The Info Booth will be open starting at 2:00 p.m. to welcome you on July 31.

On the menu:

• Camping Area
• Access to restrooms and showers
• Bistro, live music (2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
• A paid lunch is offered on Day 1. Advance reservations are required; please contact a member of the Vélo Québec Voyages team if you would like to take advantage of this option.

Please note that the other services offered as part of the Grand Tour—such as meals, mechanical assistance, and first aid—will not be available until August 1.

In the tab for each DAY, you'll find the routes on the Ride with GPS app as well as printable maps (PDF).

To help you plan your Grand Tour, you can use the Ride with GPS platform—on your phone, computer, or tablet—to view maps and elevation profiles.

This platform offers you a wide range of advanced features:

• Voice navigation
• Offline access to maps
• Detailed maps and route descriptions (cuesheets) in PDF format (the information is provided for reference only)
• Advanced route notifications using GPX (or TCX) files. If you'd like to access these features, please follow these steps: Register for the event on Ride with GPS.

You’ll be prompted to sign up if you’re new to the site, or to log in if you already have an account. It’s free. The event will be automatically synced with your account on your mobile device and online. Do you have a GPS or a smartphone? Check out the quick navigation guide to get familiar with the Ride with GPS platform. Please note that the app is available in English only.

One week before the Grand Tour, you will receive an email with updated route maps, including the locations of restrooms. It’s best to wait for this latest update before downloading the data to your GPS, if applicable.

In the event of rain, the Grand Tour will proceed as scheduled. If more severe weather conditions arise, such as high winds or thunderstorms, Vélo Québec reserves the right to move up or delay the start times in order to avoid these conditions.

If extreme circumstances were to force the cancellation of a day, shuttle service will be provided to the next village, except on the loop days of August 2, 3, and 5.

If you're unsure about the weather before heading out, stop by the INFO kiosk and we'll be happy to help.

The safety of our participants is our top priority, and if air quality were to reach a level that poses a risk to vulnerable individuals (those with heart or lung conditions, pregnant women, young children, etc.), shuttle buses will be provided to transport them to the next village, if necessary.

Today’s air quality will be posted daily at the INFO booth. If you’d like to learn more about air quality, or if you don’t feel comfortable riding, stop by the INFO booth and we’ll work with you to find the best solutions.

It is each traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate insurance coverage (medical care, luggage, and bicycle). Vélo Québec Voyages assumes no liability for loss, theft, or damage to your luggage and personal belongings (including your bicycle) during your trip, including the transport of your bicycle by truck. Note that many home insurance companies cover property damaged or stolen outside the home. Check with yours.

We won’t be the only ones out and about during this beautiful week. You’ll be riding partly on public roads, and those roads won’t be closed to motor vehicle traffic. Please keep this in mind and RIDE IN SINGLE FIL. Please take this opportunity to remind any younger riders traveling with you. The organizers have committed to the authorities to promote greater “cycling etiquette” and will not hesitate to call you to order if your behavior endangers your life or the lives of others.

The route is marked with signs. These signs will also indicate the locations of various service points (restrooms, refreshment stations, lunch stops, water stations, etc.). Any last-minute detours will be indicated, if necessary, with DETOUR signs.

The optional courses specify a cutoff time to ensure that all participants can cross the finish line before 6:00 p.m. In addition to being displayed on the course sign at the start of the optional course, information about the cutoff time is also provided on the maps, where applicable.

If you need to charge your phone, tablet, or bike computer, there will be a designated area for that purpose at each stopover village.

When you registered, we asked you to choose a meal type (regular/vegan/gluten-free). However, we realize that some participants may have more specific allergies or intolerances.

The full menus are available on the event pages for this edition of Le Déchaîné. If you would like more details about the ingredients and meal preparation, the on-site catering service has a complete list of ingredients and can provide you with the information you need to ensure you do not consume any foods to which you are allergic.

If your wristband was damaged during the Grand Tour, please go to the INFO booth with your wristband, and we’ll exchange it for an undamaged one.

For information on cancellation and refund policies, please refer to the terms and conditions.