Traveler's Guide (no air travel)

For peace of mind, every traveller should always have travel insurance. It is important to check the insurance contracts you have and, if necessary, to take out additional insurance to protect yourself adequately.

Credit card or personal insurance coverage
If your trip is insured through your credit card or other personal insurance, check to see if it meets your needs. Does it include coverage for medical care and hospitalization abroad? Does it include cancellation insurance to cover all non-refundable prepaid travel expenses and trip interruption insurance? Does it include coverage for lost or stolen luggage? After analyzing the situation, you will be able to determine whether or not you should purchase additional insurance.

Coverage offered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
Visit ramq.gouv.qc.ca to find out more about the health insurance coverage that covers all Quebecers when traveling within or outside Quebec.

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

Vélo Québec Voyages reminds you of the importance of verifying whether your trip cancellation/interruption insurance includes unforeseeable and fortuitous events.

Vélo Québec Voyages assumes no responsibility for loss, theft or damage to your luggage and personal effects (including your bicycle) during your trip. It is your responsibility to have adequate insurance for your luggage and bicycle. Many home insurance companies, some group insurance plans and some credit cards cover property damaged or stolen outside the home. Check with the appropriate authorities.

In addition, if you have taken out Blue Cross insurance with us, you can read about the conditions of the baggage coverage in the "Policyholder's Guide".

One week before your trip, we will provide you with the complete coordinates of the departure site, the parking areas and the meeting time. You will be able to leave your vehicle at a place provided for this purpose at the departure site. However, Vélo Québec Voyages declines all responsibility in case of theft or vandalism.

On the days of your stay when you have to go to the next stopover town, your luggage must be dropped off at the hotel reception by 9:30 am.

• You have breakfast at your hotel, according to the schedule established by the hotelier.
• In addition to the planned itinerary for your trip to the next stopover city, you have a few itinerary options to explore during your stay in each of stopover city. Each day, you choose your route and hit the road at a time and pace that suits you.
• You take your lunch where and when you want.
• When you change stopover towns, your luggage is taken to the next hotel, where rooms are available between 3 and 4 pm.

The list of hotels where you will be staying will be sent to you by e-mail one week before your departure. When you leave the hotel, we ask you to return your key to the reception desk and, if applicable, to settle the bill for products and services purchased at the hotel (e.g. telephone calls, minibar).

What about your bicycle? It will stay overnight in your room or in a safe place provided for that purpose. We recommend that you lock it at all times.

We recommend that you have a complete tune-up of your bicycle before you leave. A bicycle in good condition is the first guarantee of a successful trip.

For small problems (adjustment, flat tire, etc.), nothing beats the autonomy to get you back on the road in a few minutes!

See "Luggage preparation and checklist ↑".