Location, Accommodation & Travel information
The 10th International Conference on Fracture of Polymers, Composites and Adhesives will take place on 19-23 September 2027 at The Glacier Hotelopens in new tab/window, Les Diablerets, Switzerland.
The Glacier Hotelopens in new tab/window Chemin du Vernex 3 1865 Les Diablerets Switzerland +41 (0)24 492 37 21 or [email protected]opens in new tab/window
Les Diablerets is a Swiss Alpine village situated 120 km from the International Airport of Geneva. It is easily reached either by car or by public transport. At an altitude of 1200 m and near Lac Leman, the village is a ski-resort in winter and the scenic beauty of the region coupled with excellent facilities provides an ideal setting for this residential Conference.
The Conference will be held in the ‘Maison de Congrès’ set in the heart of the village with accommodation and meals at the nearby four-star Glacier hotel. Throughout the summer and autumn, the village is a centre for hiking and other sports, including golf, tennis, paragliding and glacier skiing.
Travel information
Getting there
Les Diablerets is situated 120-130km from Geneva airport and 240km from Zurich airport. From both airports you can reach the conference venue by train, or you can rent a car.
Geneva airport
By train: Take the train in the direction of Lausanne to Aigle, exiting at Aigle. From there take the train – called ASD to Diablerets. The journey takes about two hours from Geneva airport.
By car: Take the highway in the direction of ‘Simplon, Grand St-Bernard’, exiting at Aigle. Then, follow the road ‘Col du Pillon – Les Diablerets’. The journey from Geneva airport to Les Diablerets takes about one hour and a half.
Zurich airport
By train: Take the train in the direction of Berne – Lausanne, exiting at Lausanne. From there take the train in the direction of Montreux, exiting at Aigle. At Aigle, take the train – called ASD – to Diablerets. The journey takes about four hours from Zurich airport.
By car: Take the highway in the direction of ‘Berne – Lausanne’. From Vevey, take the direction ‘Simplon, Grand St-Bernard’, exiting at Aigle. Then, follow the road ‘Col du Pillon – Les Diablerets’. The journey from Zurich airport to Les Diablerets takes about four hours.
More information
Les Diablerets information: https://www.villars-diablerets.ch/enopens in new tab/window
SBB information: https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.htmlopens in new tab/window
Accommodation
Further details about our accommodation options will be added soon.
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How to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements
Please contact us at [email protected]opens in new tab/window to discuss any requirements or questions. The conference organizer will contact you directly to discuss further.
Please let us have the details of any specific requirements by 8 August 2027.
Conference Venue
Is there disabled parking?
Yes
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Are there accessible elevators close to the conference rooms?
No (no need)
Are there accessible restrooms near the conference rooms?
Yes, same floor
Meeting rooms
Room Name | Room Usage | Points to note | Distance |
Main Hall (Congress Center) | Conference | On ground floor, there are 3 stairs, but also an accessible ramp to access | A 5-minute walk or a 1-minute drive from the hotel (we can arrange a shuttle service on request). |
Foyer (Congress Center) | Coffee break & poster exhibition space | On ground floor, without stairs | A 5-minute walk or a 1-minute drive from the hotel (we can arrange a shuttle service on request). |
Dining room (Hotel) | Meals | Ground floor | In the hotel |
Catering: on request we can arrange for early access to the catering space/assistance with the collection of catering please contact us at [email protected]opens in new tab/window
Please contact us at[email protected]opens in new tab/window if you would like to have an orientation tour of the venue by 19 September 2027.
Conference Hotel
We have rooms suitable for guests with reduced mobility, available on request.
All rooms have a bathroom with shower or a bath, a safe, a minbar, TV, phone and a desk.
Conference Dinner Venue (if applicable)
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Are there accessible elevators close to the dinner space?
Yes
Are there accessible restrooms near the dinner space?
Yes, same floor.
How far apart are the different spaces being used?
+/- 70 meters maximum (dining room to restrooms).
Please contact us at[email protected]opens in new tab/window if you would like to discuss the arrangements for the conference dinner.
How to reach the venue and hotel
Les Diablerets can best be reached by train. Guests arriving at Geneva International Airport can take the train directly from the train station in the airport. The train station in Les Diablerets is a 5-10 minutes’ walk from the hotel. The hotel provides a free shuttle service for luggage and guests whenever they need. Please call us in advance to inform us about your arrival time at Les Diablerets train station: Telefon +41 24 492 37 21
At the airport
Arrival Assistance: You can pre-book free arrival and departure assistance through Geneva Airport (GVAssistance)opens in new tab/window by requesting it directly via your airline at the time of booking or at least 48 hours in advance.
Station Accessibility:
Aigle Train Stationopens in new tab/window is equipped with ramps, P55 platforms, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms (Eurokey compatible).
Les Diablerets Stationopens in new tab/window provides rail links, though local station staff support should be coordinated ahead of time via SBB. [1opens in new tab/window, 2opens in new tab/window]
SBB Assistance: SBB provides mobile ramps or Mobilifts for boarding trains if booked in advance (ideally 10 minutes prior to departure in Switzerland via SBB's accessibility services or app).
Taxi
For direct transfers from Geneva Airport, companies like SK Transportsopens in new tab/window operate vehicles fully equipped with access ramps, secure wheelchair anchors, and drivers trained in reduced mobility assistance.
Les Diablerets can best be reached by train. Guests arriving at Geneva International
Airport can take the train directly from the train station in the airport. The train station in Les Diablerets is a 5-10 minutes’ walk from the hotel. The hotel provides a free shuttle service for luggage and guests whenever they need. Please call us in advance to inform us about your arrival time at Les Diablerets train station: Telefon +41 24 492 37 21 for assistance in booking transfers/taxis that can meet accessibility requirements: [email protected]opens in new tab/window