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(0) Advised to keep in the car and not boot (1) Fixed speed trap POI must be disabled (2) Mandatory in tunnels even if well lit (Details from [[http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/switzerland-liechtenstein.pdf|AA]] and <201206261610.24601.odyx@debian.org>) |
DebConf13 will be held in Vaumarcus, Switzerland, 11th - 18th August 2013 (provisional). Viable travel options are air, rail, and road.
Note: candidates here don't include DebCamp
1. Candidate Flights
Fly to Geneva, Zurich or Basel and take a train (1.45h from Geneva, 3h from Z/B) to Vaumarcus
FIX: Is this 1.45h or 1h45?
Depart |
Arrive |
Approx Duration |
From |
Detail |
Cost |
Availability |
UPDATED |
2. Candidate Trains
Travel to Vaumarcus local station.
FIX/HELP: International rail planners don't seem to know Vaumarcus, can someone help with planning?
Depart |
Arrive |
Approx Duration |
From |
Detail |
Cost |
Availability |
UPDATED |
3. Road
Measured from Ashford, Kent (because attendees might come from anywhere in the UK)
A famous cloud computing service suggests the Channel Tunnel followed by (France) A26/E17 through Calais, Reims, Troys and Dijon, then (Switzerland) route 5 through Yverdon-les-Bains. Approximate total 9.5h.
Neither country permits radar detectors (neither possession nor use)
The following table lists requirements for driving en route (guide only, no liability assumed):
Country |
Warning Triangle |
Reflective Jacket(0) |
First aid kit |
Fire extinguisher |
Beam benders |
Bulbs |
GB Sticker |
IDP |
GPS |
DRL |
Green card |
France |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
When parked |
No |
No |
Switzerland |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Probably |
Probably |
Not with europlates |
No |
Yes (1) |
Rec (2) |
? |
Note: Switzerland requires a "highway vignette" (tax) for motorways and expressways, currently 40CHF and valid for one year.
(0) Advised to keep in the car and not boot (1) Fixed speed trap POI must be disabled (2) Mandatory in tunnels even if well lit
(Details from AA and <201206261610.24601.odyx@debian.org>)
FIX/HELP: Swiss information helpfully supplied by debian.ch community, but the queries need resolving
3.1. Lift-share
Add your details if you are prepared to carry passengers. Contact drivers first before reserving.
Nick |
Origin |
Approx Route |
Carry passengers? |
Seats available |
Passengers |
Notes |