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?
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2. Candidate Trains
Travel to Vaumarcus local station.
FIX/HELP: International rail planners don't seem to know Vaumarcus, can someone help with planning?
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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.
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 |
? |
? |
Recommended |
? |
Note: Switzerland requires a "highway vignette" (tax) for motorways and expressways, currently 40CHF and valid for one year.
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.
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Seats available |
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