Airless Travel Guide

For peace of mind, travelers should always take out travel insurance. It's important to check the insurance contracts you hold and, if necessary, take out additional insurance to protect yourself adequately.

Credit card or personal insurance coverage
If your trip is covered by credit card or other personal insurance, check that it meets your needs. Does it include coverage for medical care and hospitalization abroad? Does it include cancellation insurance covering all non-refundable prepaid travel expenses, as well as trip interruption insurance? Does it include coverage for lost or stolen luggage? After analyzing the situation, you'll know whether or not you need to take out additional insurance.

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

Since the cost of healthcare services outside Quebec is generally higher, it's essential to take out private travel insurance to cover all or part of the expenses not reimbursed by the Régie.

Vélo Québec Voyages reminds you of the importance of checking whether your trip cancellation/interruption insurance includes unforeseen 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 coverage 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.

What's more, if you've taken out Blue Cross insurance with us, you can read about the terms and conditions of baggage coverage in the "Policyholder's Guide".

One week before your trip, we'll send you full details of the departure point, parking areas and meeting time. You can leave your vehicle in a designated area at the departure site. However, Vélo Québec Voyages declines all responsibility in the event 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.

• Lunch at your hotel, according to the schedule set by the hotelier.
• In addition to the planned itinerary for your journey to the next stopover city, you'll also have a number of itinerary options to discover during your stay in each of the stopover cities on your trip. Each day, you choose your route and hit the road at a time and pace that suits you.
• You can eat lunch when and where 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 bike? It will spend the night in your room or in a safe place provided for this purpose. We recommend that you lock it at all times.

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

For minor glitches (adjustment, puncture, etc.), nothing beats the autonomy of your bike to get you back on the road in just a few minutes!

See "Luggage preparation and checklist ↑".