Travel Information

Participants are requested to make their own travel arrangements to and from Grenoble, and to cover their own travel expenses. The map shows the location of the ESRF.

Bus connections from Grenoble downtown (hotels) to the ESRF

The Bus 34 "Poisat/Premol -  Polygone Scientifique/Sassenage" links the ESRF with Grenoble Centre and the railway station. The journey takes approximately 10-15 minutes.

The cost of a one-way ticket is 1,40 Euro (a 10 trips ticket costs 11,20 Euro).

IMPORTANT:

* From GRENOBLE DOWNTOWN to ESRF: The Bus 34 has two terminuses and these are indicated on the front of the bus: "Polygone Scientifique" or "Sassenage". Both buses stop at the "Polygone Scientifique". The "Polygone Scientifique" stop is just next to the ESRF site entrance.

* When leaving the ESRF to go GRENOBLE DOWNTOWN, make sure that you take the bus in direction of "Poisat-Premol" (do NOT take the bus direction "Sassenage").

Passport and visas

Please check with the nearest French Consulate or your travel agent well in advance of the meeting, for up-to-date information on visa requirements.

Shops and services

Shops, banks and postal services can be found in central Grenoble. Please note that banks are closed on Saturdays afternoon, Sundays and Mondays.

Weather

April in Grenoble is frequently crisp and cold. Frost and snow are possible, so you are advised to bring gloves and warm, weatherproof clothing and footwear. The forecast for Grenoble for the next 4 days is available at Yahoo Weather - Grenoble. Details of places to visit and ski resorts are available at Grenoble-Isere Tourism.

If you intend to ski, remember also to pack sunglasses and protective sun cream.