FrançaisPractical info edition 2017
Venues
Queue d'Arve
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Our main sports centre, will be played here :
the Nations Cup
the Elite tournament
the Open tournaments
the Junior tournaments
Public transports :
Bus line 11 stop «Queue d’Arve»
Bus lines 2-19 stop «Jonction»
Tram line 14 stop «Jonction»
Bus line D stop «Dussaud»
Parking:
Paying parking at the sports center
Adress : Rue François-Dussaud 12, 1227 Les Acacias
TRANSPORTS
Public transports
Infos
Geneva has an excellent public transport system combining bus, tram, train and even boats.
If you are staying at a hotel, the reception will be able to provide you with free day cards – just ask staff at reception.
For those arriving by plane, you can pick up a ticket valid one hour on all public transports. Tickets are available at the machine in the arrival hall, where you pick up your luggage – just before you pass customs.
Detailed information is available under
TRANSPORTS PUBLICS
Centre sportif du Bois-des-Frères
– Bus ligne 6-19-23 arrêt
«Bois-des-Frères»
– Bus ligne 51 arrêt «Ecu»
Centre sportif de la Queue d’Arve
– Bus ligne 11 arrêt «Queue d’Arve»
– Bus lignes 2-4-19 arrêt «Jonction»
– Tram ligne 14 arrêt «Jonction»
Car
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Centre sportif de la Queue d’Arve
Parking des Vernets (not free).
There is a large car park available by the sports centre Bois-des-Frères.
PARKING
Centre sportif du Bois-des-Frères
Parking free
A few meters of the tournament
accommodation
Civil protection dormitory
we have several civil protection dormitories. Even if they are located below ground, they offer cheap and good accommodation, reasons why they have become famous with many participants of past editions. Ask them about “the bunker” in Geneva and you will hear many thrilling stories.
We have received confirmation that the accomodation is again available this year.
Costs: EUR 10.- per person and night, including breakfast.
Available number of beds are limited, so please get quickly in touch with Erika Mesmer in order to book your accommodation. Beds will be attributed on a first come first served basis.
Geneva Hostel
A popular accomodation with some of our participating teams is the Geneva Hostel. It is located close to the Lake of Geneva and offers many different options from twin rooms up till 12 bed dormitories.
Please contact the Geneva Hostel directly in order to make your reservation.
Hotels
The range of available hotels in Geneva is huge – especially at the upper end, there is almost no limit!
If you are looking for hotels, in addition to the usual world wide hotel booking sites, you might want to visit Geneva Tourism.
TOURISM
Geneva is regularly quoted as one of the world’s top-ranking cities in terms of quality of life. This is not only due to the charm of its superb natural environment, but also to the fabulous variety of activities which are offered. Geneva proudly presents the advantages of a small town with the excitement of big cities.
Interested to find out more – check out the information provided by Geneva Tourism.
Before or after participating to the Tchoukball Geneva Indoors, why not take a few days to visit Switzerland? In addition to the famous chocolate, watches and cheese, this is the perfect opportunity to travel up to one of the many beautiful locations in the mountains, maybe travelling there by a spectacular train journey and even enjoying some winter sports?
My Switzerland is the perfect place to start researching – but do not hesitate to contact Erika Mesmer if you wish to receive some additional tips.
