Getting around Annecy

Getting around Annecy
  1. Mifa/Festival Shuttles
  2. Lake shuttle
  3. Bicycles
  4. Bus
  5. Annecy taxis
  6. Taxi Boat Service
  7. Car parks

Summary

During the Festival, you can get around Annecy by using shuttles, buses or bikes that link up the Festival welcome area at François de Menthon square (next to the Décavision multiplex), the Haras theatre (the official 800-seat theatre), the chambre de métiers (conferences) and the Mifa, at L'Impérial Palace.

Mifa/Festival Shuttles


A continuous free shuttle service is available for delegates to travel between the Festival welcome area at François de Menthon square (next to the Décavision multiplex), Chambre de Métiers (conferences) and the Mifa, at L'Impérial Palace, from Monday 10th to Saturday 15th June, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Shuttle stops are clearly marked by special signs.

Lake shuttle


Delegates staying round the lake can take our free buses (on presentation of accreditation badge).

  • Line A
    Talloires/Annecy: from 8:00 to 9:30 am (4 departures)
    Annecy/Talloires: from 8:00 pm to 1:30 am (5 departures)
  • Line B
    Duingt/Annecy: from 8:00 to 9:30 am (4 departures)
    Annecy/Duingt: from 8:00 pm to 1:30 am (5 departures)
  • 11:00 pm: and there's still the free shuttle that serves hotels situated around the lake, from Monday 10th to Saturday 15th June.
    Tours the lake, direction Sevrier, Duingt, Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Veyrier-du-Lac.
    Stops in each village and by request at the different hotels.
  • 00:45 am: departs to the Institut Rural – 70 chemin du Périmètre – Annecy-le-Vieux.

Check the schedules of these shuttles and those providing services after the films at 10:00 pm (La Turbine, MJC Novel).(available in 2013)

For all other requests, there is also a bus service (not free).
Timetables will be available from the Festival welcome area at François de Menthon square (next to the Décavision multiplex) and the Mifa at L'Impérial Palace.

Bikes


Additionally, there are various other rental options available to you on request.
Information from the Festival welcome area at François de Menthon square (next to the Décavision multiplex) and the Mifa, at L'Impérial Palace.

Bus


Using Annecy public transport to get around during the Festival.

Check out the Sibra website.

Attend screenings at La Turbine and MJC Novel.

See bus timetables :

  • MJC de Novel , Sibra bus n° 5, direction "Novel".
  • La Turbine, Sibra bus n° 1, direction "Poisy" or "Lycée de Poisy".
  • L'École d'Art, Sibra bus n° 6, direction "Colmy".
  • Chambre de métiers, Sibra bus n° 5, direction "Novel", in addition to the Festival shuttle.
  • Mifa, Sibra bus n° 2, direction "Vignières" or "Campus", in addition to the Festival shuttle.

7-day pass, unlimited use on the Sibra bus network.
A 50% discount on the 7-day pass for volunteers and festivalgoers (7 EUR instead of 14 EUR).

Check out the timetable on the Sibra website.

Annecy taxis


www.annecy-taxi.net
tel : +33 (0)4 50 45 05 67
E-mail : annecytaxi@wanadoo.fr

If there are no Annecy taxis available, you can call on the following different private firms offering chauffeur driven cars:

  • Alpes Logistique Transports (official Festival vehicles):
      +33 (0)6 81 002 338
  • Access Taxi :  +33 (0)6 07 27 68 38 or mail
  • Allego :  +33 (0)4 50 08 00 80 or mail
  • Compass Car :  +33 (0)6 46 18 65 07 or mail
  • Dream Service :  +33 (0)6 59 01 13 14 or mail
  • Ligne Directe :  +33 (0)4 50 51 20 08 or mail

Taxi-Boat – L'Impérial Palace, Mifa

Departure from L'Impérial Palace pier to all hotels and restaurants around the lake. Fast and comfortable ferry service, for up to 12 people.
Reservation: +33 (0)6 28 05 74 87
More information about Taxi Boat Service
Contact Taxi Boat Service

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