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To travel with peace of mind, every traveler should always have travel insurance. It is important to review your existing insurance policies and, if necessary, purchase additional coverage to ensure you are adequately protected.

Coverage provided by a credit card or personal insurance
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 covering all non-refundable travel expenses paid in advance, as well as 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 need to purchase additional insurance.

Coverage provided by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
Visitramq.gouv.qc.cafor more information on the health coverage provided to all Quebec residents when traveling within or outside Quebec.

Since healthcare costs outside Quebec are usually higher, it is essential to purchase private travel insurance that covers all or part of the costs not reimbursed by the Régie.

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

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

In addition, if you have taken out Blue Cross insurance with us, you can find out about the terms and conditions of the baggage cover by reading the "Insured Person's Guide."

Three weeks before your trip, we will provide you with the 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 accepts no responsibility for theft or vandalism.

If you have chosen a destination that includes a bus shuttle at the start of the trip, your bike will be transported by truck. When loading your bike, it must be stripped of all equipment (panniers, helmet, locks, etc.). Bikes will be protected by blankets, but you are free to further protect your bike by wrapping the frame, for example, with Styrofoam rolls used to insulate water heater pipes.

• You will have breakfast at your hotel (between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.).
• You leave the hotel before 10 a.m., leaving your luggage with the luggage truck.
• You set off at a time and pace that suits you. You have detailed maps and itineraries for the route, including the towns and villages on the itinerary.
• You can have lunch wherever and whenever you want.
• When you arrive at the stage town, your luggage will be waiting for you at the hotel, where rooms are generally available between 3 and 4 p.m.
• Dinners included in the package are served at the hotel or at a nearby restaurant. They include an appetizer, main course, and dessert. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are not included.

You will share your room with the person accompanying you. If you are traveling alone, we will pair you with someone of the same gender. Depending on the city and the number of participants on the trip, the group may be accommodated in one or two hotels. The list of hotels where you will be staying will be sent to you by email three weeks before your departure.

When leaving the hotel, we ask that you return your key to the front desk and settle any charges for products and services purchased at the hotel (e.g., telephone calls, minibar).

If you plan on not staying at the hotel on certain nights during your trip, please always inform the guide so that no one worries.

What about your bike? It will spend the night in your room or in a secure area provided for this purpose. We recommend that you lock it up at all times.

We recommend that you have your bike fully serviced before you set off. A bike in good condition is the first guarantee of a successful trip.

For minor issues (adjustments, flat tires, etc.), the guide will be able to assist you and get you back on the road. You can reach them by phone at any time so that they can help you out or, in the event of a major breakdown, take you to the nearest bike shop.

That said, nothing beats autonomy if you want to get back on the road in a matter of minutes! For a list of basic parts and tools to bringwith you, see the section"Packing and checklist ↑."

If you are unable to complete the day's ride due to fatigue, illness, or a major mechanical problem, the support vehicle will take you and your bike to the next stage town.

The Vélo Québec Voyages professional guide is your point of contact throughout your trip. Whether you have questions or need advice about suggested itineraries, hotels, meal planning, luggage transport, mechanical needs, road support, etc., your guide is Vélo Québec Voyages' representative in the field. They are attentive to your needs and expectations.