24-27 October 2022
Les Pensières Center for Global Health
Annecy, France and Online
Supported by bioMérieux
Travel and Accommodations
As we approach our long-awaited return to an in-person conference, we are sharing some specific guidance related to travel, accommodations, and hospitality.
COVID-19 Information
Prior to travel, be sure to check your local health agency’s website for COVID-19 advisories. We will follow any related guidelines imposed by our organization and the conference facility, Les Pensières. Any changes to our program as a result of COVID-19, or any other reason, will be communicated to registrants and posted on our website as soon as possible.
Some resources include:
Visas
- A French visa may be needed depending on your country of residence. For more information, please visit the French Government website.
- A Swiss visa is not required to land in Geneva, Switzerland.
- If your country requires a letter of invitation, please contact us.
Travel to and from the conference
- The nearest airport is Geneva International Airport (GVA), a 30-minute drive from Les Pensières.
- From the airport, travel to Les Pensières by:
- Taxi (seating 5 persons) is approximately 170€
- Shuttle (seating 6-7 persons) is approximately 205€
- Travel from Geneva airport to the bus/train station is via public transport, FlixBus or Bus T72
- The nearest train station is Annecy, about 15 minutes from Les Pensières. From the train station, travel to Les Pensières by taxi or shuttle (2020 pricing estimates):
- Bus 61, 66, or 63 (also stops in Chavoire)
- Taxi (seating 5 persons) is about 30€
- Shuttle (seating 6-7 persons) is approximately 35€
- A taxi within Annecy is about 25€
- Special note: Not all taxis are equipped for electronic payment, so it is best to have cash
Accommodations
- Les Pensières is a conference facility and currently does not have any available guest rooms.
- The following are hotel options in the area arranged by nearest to farthest. This is not an exhaustive list, and we encourage you to research choices before booking.
- Less than 1 km away: Hotel la Maison
- 1-2 km away: La Villa du Port, Villa Riva, Les Muses
- 3 km away: Imperial Palace
- 6-7 km away: Atipik Hotel, Les Trésoms
Taxi booking
A standard taxi taken at Geneva Airport without booking is approximately 250 CHF (Swiss Francs) / 260 €. You may book a taxi by contacting Mr. Patrice Cremers at +33 772 356 950 or taxislacannecy7@gmail.com. Please note however that this must be done in advance, as he is based in Annecy and last minute bookings are not possible. We strongly encourage group bookings if possible.
Nearby restaurants
Dinner is not provided on site at Les Pensières. The following are restaurants near Les Muses Hotel and Les Pensières:
These are a few of the restaurant options in Annecy city center:
Restaurant Guide
Our host, the Les Pensières Center for Global Health, has prepared a guide with restaurant suggestions including map, type of cuisine, hours, etc.
Currency converter
The standardly accepted exchange link is at Xe.com.