Social events facilities
There are three BBQ areas at CERN: Prevessin, Meyrin and LHC PA2. You can book one of these areas through this link: https://indico.cern.ch/rooms/book
Alternatively, there is a park near Plage de Vengeron, on the lake in Chambesy. Grilling/barbecue facilities are available, but you must bring your own coal and lighters. This can be reached by taking the train number R 11057 from the train station in Geneva (Gare Cornavin) in direction of Coppet, the stop is Chambesy. From there you must walk 15 minutes to arrive at Plage de Vengeron (Route de Lausanne 284, 1292 Chambésy).
Spacious grassy park with a stony beach and barbecue grills are also available in Versoix (Plage de Port-Choiseul). This can be reached by taking the train number R 11057 from the train station in Geneva (Gare Cornavin) in direction of Coppet, the stop is Pont Céard. From there you must walk 10 minutes to arrive at Plage de Port-Choiseul.
Information about Geneva beaches can be found here. By clicking on different beaches you shall find out whether is is possible to BBQ there.
For a talent show you can book the Pump Hall (building 216) via Indico: https://indico.cern.ch/rooms/map
Please keep in mind that if you hold gatherings:
- nobody should be disturbed.
- places must be left clean and tidy as found.
- social events guideliness have to be respected and get in touch with the Summer Student Team
Sport
Click here for the List of CERN clubs.
Hiking:
There is a hiking club organized by a man who works at CERN which arranges hikes each weekend. Details can be found here.
All the information about the volleyball club and how to become a member can be found on the web:
http://club-volleyball.web.cern.ch/
Complexe sportif municipal de Maisonnex (SMASH)
Chemin de la Berne 5 - Tél. 022 782 91 31
Bains des Pâquis
30, Quai du Mont-Blanc
Tel. +41 22/ 732 29 74
Monday to Sunday from 9.00 to 21.00
Piscine des Vergers, Meyrin
Centre sportif des Vergers
Avenue Louis-Rendu, 1217 Meyrin/GE Tel. +41 22/ 782 13 00
Monday to Sunday from 10.00 to 20.00
Lancy
30, avenue Euhène-Lance
Tel. +41 22/ 794 22 11
Monday to Sunday from 9.30 to 20.00
Carouge - Fontenette
rte de Veyrier - Carouge
Tel. +41 22/ 343 25 20
Monday and Thursday from 07.00 to 19.30 /Tuesday from 11.00 to 19.30 / Wednesday, Friday to Sunday from 09.00 to 19.30
Genève - Plage
Quai de Cologny 5. Port-Noir. 1223 Cologny / Genève
Tel. +41 22/ 736 24 82
Monday to Sunday from 10.00 to 20.00