A Traveler's Guide Without Air Travel

To travel with peace of mind, every traveler should always have travel insurance. It’s important to review your existing insurance policies and, if necessary, purchase supplemental insurance to ensure you’re adequately protected.

Coverage Provided by a Credit Card or Personal Insurance
If your trip is covered by your credit card or any other personal insurance, check to see if it meets your needs. Does it include coverage for medical care and hospitalization abroad? Does it include trip cancellation insurance covering all prepaid, non-refundable travel expenses, as well as trip interruption insurance? Does it include coverage for lost or stolen luggage? After assessing the situation, you’ll be able to determine whether or not you need to purchase supplemental insurance.

Coverage provided by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
Visitramq.gouv.qc.cato learn more about the health coverage available to all Quebecers when traveling within or outside Quebec.

Since the cost of health care outside Quebec is generally higher, it is essential to have private travel insurance that covers, in whole or in part, the expenses that the Régie does not reimburse.

Vélo Québec Voyages reminds you of the importance of checking whether your trip cancellation/interruption insurance covers unforeseeable and unforeseeable events.

Vélo Québec Voyages assumes no liability for any loss, theft, or damage to your luggage and personal belongings (including your bicycle) during your trip. It is your responsibility to have adequate insurance coverage for your luggage and bicycle.Please note that many home insurance companies, certain group insurance plans, and some credit cards cover property that is damaged or stolen away from home. Check with the relevant providers.

In addition, if you have purchased Blue Cross insurance through us, you can review the terms of the baggage coverage by reading the “Policyholder’s Guide.”

One week before your trip, we will provide you with the full details of the departure location, parking areas, and meeting time. You may leave your vehicle in a designated area at the departure site. However, Vélo Québec Voyages assumes no liability in the event of theft or vandalism.

On the days of your stay when you need to travel to the next stop,please drop off your luggage at the hotel front desk by 9:30 a.m.

• You'll have lunch at your hotel, according to the schedule set by the hotel.
• In addition to the planned route for your trip to the next stopover city, you have a few route options to explore during your stay in each of the stopover cities along your journey. Each day, you choose your route and hit the road at a time and pace that suits you.
• You can have lunch wherever and whenever you want.
• When you move on to the next stop, your luggage will be transported to the next hotel, whererooms are available between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.​​ 

A list of the hotels where you will be staying will be emailed to you one week before your departure. When you check out of the hotel, please return your key to the front desk and settle any charges for items and services purchased at the hotel (e.g., phone calls, minibar).

What about your bike? It will spend the night in your room or in a secure area designated for that purpose. We recommend that you keep it locked at all times.

We recommend that you have your bike thoroughly serviced before you set off. A bike in good condition is the first step toward a successful trip.

For minor mishaps (tire adjustments, flat tires, etc.), nothing beats having everything you need on hand to get back on the road in just a few minutes!

See the section “Packing and Checklist ↑.”