Useful Information
Details on how to get around and where to stay.
Transport
Trains
Swiss trains are amazing, so this is our recommendation for transport. The Swiss Rail app (SBB Mobile) is convenient and easy to use for booking trains and buses. The Swiss Half Fare Card offers a 50% discount on tickets for trains, buses, boats and numerous mountain railways—worth considering if you're planning to stay and travel! You do not need to book trains in advance as prices are fixed.
There are two parallel train lines leaving from Lausanne:
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Lower (lakeside) line: Lausanne > Pully > Lutry > Cully (site of Sunday goodbye coffee) > Vevey > Montreux (site of Friday welcome dinner)
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Upper line: Lausanne > Pully Nord > La Conversion > Bossière > Grandvaux (site of Saturday wedding) > Palezieux
Uber or Taxi
- Uber will be limited, so schedule Ubers in advance (no Lyft)
- Ubers from Lausanne should be easy, but expect a 15+ minute wait for Ubers from Lutry, Cully or Grandvaux
- For taxis, English may be limited. Check fares & book in advance.
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Taxi Lavaux: +41-22-320-2120
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AV Taxi Lavaux: +41-21-791-6868
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Inter Taxi: +41-79-569-1010
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SUV Taxi Limo: +41-79-525-6959
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Taxi ABC Chexbres: +41-21-946-3477
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Taxi Milo: +41-79-608-021
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Mr. J. Marquez: +41-76-796-1178
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Mr. G. Joma: +41-79-412-2776
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Driving
If you plan to drive from a different country, you need to buy a Swiss vignette to drive on the motorway. These stickers (40 CHF) can be found at gas stations or purchased online—do not drive without one or you will be fined. Also, the Swiss love speed cameras, so drive carefully!
Parking
Avoid bringing your car to the Saturday venue as the women's Tour de France will be passing through this area and road closures are unclear. However, we will have some designated parking along Route de la Petite Corniche ~10-15 mins walk to the venue (look for special signage and two parking attendants).
Hotels
Auberge de la Gare, Grandvaux
Next to the Grandvaux train station and a 15-minute walk to the Saturday venue, this hotel is conveniently located with a fantastic terrace overlooking the vineyards. Cost: 218 CHF per night.
Major Davel or Auberge du Raisin, Cully
Right on the lakefront, Major Davel is a 5-minute drive to the Saturday venue. Cost: 160-270 CHF per night. It's sister hotel, Auberge du Raisin, is just up the road. Cost: 180-220 CHF per night.
Right on the lake road, this hotel is a 10-minute drive to the Saturday venue. Most rooms have an impressive lake view and lots of parking, but no public transportation access. Cost: 185-250 CHF per night.
Hôtel du Rivage, Lutry
Next to the Lutry port and a 10-minute drive from the Saturday venue, this hotel is in Michelle's home town and next to the best ice cream shop in the area. Cost: 191-271 CHF per night.
For a more affordable option:
For more luxurious options:
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Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne
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Le Baron Tavernier in Puidoux
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8-person Airbnb (full house) in Grandvaux
Other tips
Packing
Switzerland in August is typically 18°-28° C (65°-82° F), so don't forget to bring swimsuits! For ladies, the venues both have grass and gravel, so don't bring stiletto heels. See "Home" for the dress code for each event.
Kids
While we love your children, our priority this weekend is that you feel present and relaxed. Therefore, we ask that you don't bring your kids to the events (unless breastfeeding).
Swiss Do's and Don'ts
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DO say "Bonjour" when you walk by anyone.
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DON'T speak too loudly, especially on trains.
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DO recycle properly.
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DON'T tip more than 5-10%.
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DO give cows right of way when hiking or driving.
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DON'T mow your lawn on Sunday (just in case).
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DO enjoy nature to the fullest!
