Important information about the cycling/music day
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at bouquet@lemanfestival.org
JUNE 27, 2026 – CYCLING & MUSIC DAY
We offer two types of pass for this day.
Vous avez votre propre vélo* ou vous avez besoin d’un vélo de location* ?
Choose the pass that suits your needs.
This year you can also take advantage of our free shuttle service, which departs in the morning from Geneva (Hôtel Cornavin) to Anières, the first stage of the Festival, and brings you back to Geneva (Hôtel Cornavin) in the evening, after the last concert in Yvoire.
Don’t forget:
You can buy your PASS for the cycling/music day with complete peace of mind: it will be refunded 100% in the event of cancellation on the day of the event AND only in the event of bad weather. All you have to do is send your refund request by email before the first concert at 10 a.m.: bouquet@lemanfestival.org.
À noter : La journée cyclo-musicale et les concerts seront organisés, quelles que soient les conditions météorologiques.
Special 2025 Pass for music lovers!
Want to enjoy the concerts without taking part in the bike tour? Now you can!
Choose the PASS Piéton:
The festival shuttle accompanies you throughout the stages of the cyclo-musical day.
TIMETABLE AND ORGANISATION:
Join us in the morning:
At 8.15am, in front of the Hôtel Cornavin in Geneva, from where the shuttle bus will take you to the first festival site.
Address: Bd James-Fazy 23, 1201 Genève, Switzerland.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rgBqpsp5naq9qcsX7Or at 9:30am, directly at the first festival site, the Chapelle Protestante d'Anières.
Address : Route d’Hermance 285, 1247 Anières
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UtgsKc4yL3S6eCtX9
Take the shuttle bus between each stage to see all the day's concerts.
After the last concert in Yvoire, meet up at 8:30 p.m. in the Yvoire parking lot for the return trip to Geneva, with a stopover in Anières for those who wish.
PASS 20 EUR - WITHOUT A RENTAL BIKE
and WITHOUT FESTIVAL SHUTTLE
If you're participating in the program with your own bicycle and you're travelling to Anières yourself in the morning, choose the 20 euro pass without the “festival shuttle” option.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Free admission to all concerts
- Guides on the bike tour
- Refreshments and local products at every stop
TIMETABLE AND ORGANIZATION:
9:30 am - Meeting point in Anières and registration of participants* for the cycling/music day.
10:15 AM: If you have purchased the pass including the second concert in Anières, you should arrive for registration by 10:15 AM.
You will be offered breakfast before the concerts in Anières.
Meeting point: Chapelle Protestante d’Anières
Address: Route d’Hermance 285, 1247 Anières
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UtgsKc4yL3S6eCtX9
Breakdown of the program for the day. You will receive a detailed map of the itinerary. The document you accepted and signed when purchasing tickets at the ticket office will also be attached. You can click on this link pour consulter à nouveau ce document.
PASS 20 EUR - WITHOUT A RENTAL BIKE
and WITH FESTIVAL SHUTTLE
If you're participating in the program with your own bicycle, but would like to take advantage of our shuttle service, choose the 20 euro pass with the “festival shuttle” option.
The shuttle bus will take you from Geneva (Hôtel Cornavin) to the first stage of the festival (Anières) in the morning, and then bring you back from Yvoire to Geneva (Hôtel Cornavin) at the end of the day after the last concert.
We also provide transport for your bike.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Free admission to all concerts
- Guides on the bike tour
- Refreshments and local products at every stop
– Festival shuttle (free option in our box office)
TIMETABLE AND ORGANIZATION:
8:15am - Meeting at the Hôtel Cornavin in Geneva.
Address: Bd James-Fazy 23, 1201 Genève, Suisse (Switzerland).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rgBqpsp5naq9qcsX7
Le bus du festival vous emmènera à Anières et votre vélo sera chargé sur un véhicule séparé. Vous pourrez récupérer votre vélo à Anières, après la fin du premier concert à 10h30.
8:30 am - Departure of the bus from the Hôtel Cornavin to Anières
9:30 am - Registration of participants* for the cycling/music day in Anières.
Breakdown of the program for the day. You will receive a detailed map of the itinerary. The document you accepted and signed when purchasing tickets at the ticket office will also be attached. You can click on this link pour consulter à nouveau ce document.
Breakfast will be offered before the first concert.
Please find a detailed description of the program for the cycling/music day below, including the itinerary for the ride and the concerts scheduled at each stage.
After the last concert in Yvoire, the bus leaves for the Cornavin hotel at 21h30.
PASS 40 EUR - WITH A RENTAL BIKE
and WITHOUT FESTIVAL SHUTTLE
If you'd like to participate in the program with a rental bicycle, but are going to Anières yourself in the morning, choose the 40 euro pass without the “festival shuttle” option.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Free admission to all concerts
- Guides on the bike tour
- Refreshments and local products at every stop
- Free rental bicycle for the whole day.
TIMETABLE AND ORGANIZATION:
9:30 am - Meeting point in Anières and registration of participants* for the cycling/music day.
Meeting point: Chapelle Protestante d’Anières
Address: Route d’Hermance 285, 1247 Anières
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UtgsKc4yL3S6eCtX9
Breakdown of the program for the day. You will receive a detailed map of the itinerary. The document you accepted and signed when purchasing tickets at the ticket office will also be attached. You can click on this link pour consulter à nouveau ce document.
Breakfast will be offered before the first concert.
Vous recevrez votre vélo de location après le concert, à 11h00.
PASS 40 EUR - WITH A RENTAL BIKE
and WITH FESTIVAL SHUTTLE
Si vous souhaitez participer au programme avec un vélo de location et profiter de notre service de navette, choisissez le pass à 40 euros avec l’option « navette du festival ».
The shuttle bus will take you from Geneva (Hôtel Cornavin) to the first stage of the festival (Anières) in the morning, and then bring you back from Yvoire to Geneva (Hôtel Cornavin) at the end of the day after the last concert.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Free admission to all concerts
- Guides on the bike tour
- Refreshments and local products at every stop
- Free rental bicycle for the whole day.
– Festival shuttle (free option in our box office)
TIMETABLE AND ORGANIZATION:
8:15am - Meeting at the Hôtel Cornavin in Geneva.
Address: Bd James-Fazy 23, 1201 Genève, Suisse (Switzerland).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rgBqpsp5naq9qcsX7
Le bus du festival vous emmènera à Anières et votre vélo sera chargé sur un véhicule séparé. Vous pourrez récupérer votre vélo à Anières, après la fin du premier concert à, 11h00.
8:30 am - Departure of the bus from the Hôtel Cornavin to Anières
9:30 am - Registration of participants* for the cycling/music day in Anières.
Breakdown of the program for the day. You will receive a detailed map of the itinerary. The document you accepted and signed when purchasing tickets at the ticket office will also be attached. You can click on this link pour consulter à nouveau ce document.
Breakfast will be offered before the first concert.
Vous recevrez votre vélo de location après le concert, à 11h00.
Please find a detailed description of the program for the cycling/music day below, including the itinerary for the ride and the concerts scheduled at each stage.
After the last concert in Yvoire, the bus leaves for the Cornavin hotel at 21h30.
*High-visibility waistcoats must be worn and helmets are strongly recommended when cycling.
Don't forget to bring your identity card or passport.
If you're bringing your own bike, don't forget to bring your helmet.
We can provide you with a reflective vest.
We will of course be providing helmets and reflective vests for those who have bought a pass that includes bike hire. The bikes will be under surveillance throughout the concerts.
ORGANIZATION OF STAGES AROUND THE CONCERTS
The first concert of the day starts at 10am after registration and breakfast:
ANIÈRES - CHAMBER MUSIC
10:00AM
Duo Vedanā
Cyril van Ginneken - piano
Clara Mesplé - violin
10:45AM
Duo Vedanā
Cyril van Ginneken - piano
Clara Mesplé - violin
STAGE 1 - ANIÈRES > MESSERY - 10km
DEPARTURE:
A 10h45-11h00 apres les premiers concerts
at 11:30 am after the second concert
Estimated journey time: 40-50 minutes
Après le concert, les participants seront répartis en groupes de 10 à 12 personnes. Le départ de la première vague est prévu à 11h00, suivi de départs toutes les deux à trois minutes.
La première étape de la promenade à vélo fait environ 10 km. Des signaleurs et des panneaux vous guideront tout au long de la promenade, et de l’eau minérale sera mise à disposition le long du trajet.
After crossing the border, the next stop is Messery (Saint-Pierre church) for the second concert.
Before the concert, there will be a small tasting option with sandwiches on the menu.
MESSERY - STRING QUARTET & OPERA
2:00PM
Quatuor Terpsycordes (Switzerland)
Clara Meloni, soprano (Switzerland/Italy)
STAGE 2 - MESSERY > EXCENEVEX - 10km
START: 14:00
Estimated journey time: 35-40 minutes
Cette étape fait une dizaine de kilomètres et traverse une jolie forêt. Après une belle descente avec une vue magnifique sur le lac Léman, nous arrivons directement au site du troisième concert, l’église Saint-Symphorien (Excenevex).
You will be offered a tray of freshly-picked fruit here before the concert.
EXCENEVEX – BAROQUE MUSIC 5:00PM Ensemble L’Achéron (France)
STAGE 3 - EXCENEVEX > YVOIRE - 3km
START: 17:00
Estimated journey time: 15-20 minutes
Après ce concert, nous enfourcherons une dernière fois nos vélos, pour arriver dans le magnifique village médiéval d’Yvoire, où se terminera la journée cyclo-musicale.
After parking their bikes at the village gates, participants will have some time left over to explore this charming village.
Pour compenser les calories brûlées pendant la journée, une glace sera offerte lors de votre arrivée à Yvoire.
