Do I have to check-in when I arrive in Leysin?
Yes! All attendees, whether or not you are staying in on-campus accommodations, will need to officially check in at the 61st Celebration when you arrive. 

Check-in will be in the Grande Salle at the Belle Époque (10:00-16:30 on Thursday and 08:30-12:00 on Friday) and at the 61st Pavilion (17:30-21:00 on Thursday). If you arrive before 16:00 on Thursday, please go directly to the BEC to check-in. If you arrive after 16:00 on Thursday, please check-in at the Global Family Dinner at the 61st Pavilion that night. The 16:00 and 18:00 airport shuttles will take passengers directly to the 61st Pavilion.

Access to the BEC Grande Salle is easiest via the Leysin-Grand Hôtel train station (the final cog stop, after the Leysin-Feydey station). This station is directly behind the BEC.

Access to the 61st Pavilion is via LAS village shuttle. Please see the shuttle map for stop locations.

All 61st Celebration guests must wear their lanyard and ID card to access all 61st Celebration events, meals, and activities. Those not registered for the 61st Celebration will not have access to the 61st programming.

Where do I go if I'm staying in the dorms?
Everyone should first check-in at the BEC or the 61st Pavilion (depending on your arrival time), and then there will be a campus shuttle to take you to your dorm building. The dorm head will greet you and give you your fob for your dorm building and room. 

If you are staying in the dorms, it is imperative that you return your fob (and key, if applicable) upon your departure! There will be drop boxes available during Sunday departure.

Dorm residents can see all the details about their dorm stay in our 61st Celebration Dorm Resident packet (which will also be available in hard copy in the dorm rooms upon your arrival).

Apéro with Doris + Steven Ott for All 1960s + 1970s Alumni
We are delighted to invite ALL ‘60s and ‘70s alumni and their plus-ones to join us for a pre-dinner apéro in the Belle Époque Grande Salle (formerly the American College at the Grand Hotel) on Friday before the Dinner by Decades. Light refreshments will be served from 16:30-18:00. No reservation is necessary for this apéro – we will be ready to welcome all our '60s and '70s alumni and plus-ones and will then provide transportation to the '60s and '70s dinners from the BEC.

Apéro with Kim Oppenheim + Jamie Skove Apéro (pre-reservation required)
Kim Oppenheim and Jamie Skove are delighted to invite their former students and colleagues to a pre-dinner apéro at their home on Friday from 16:30-18:00. Due to limited capacity, this apéro is by reservation only and registration is now closed. If you missed the sign-ups but want to attend, email us at advancement@las.ch. Note that guests attending the Dinner by Decade that night will need to depart the apéro in time for their dinner seating.

Apéro with Marc Ott (by invitation only)
Marc and Stephanie Ott will host a small apéro at their home before the Dinner by Decades. Those who are invited will receive an invitation by email shortly before the event. Note that guests attending the Dinner by Decade that night will need to depart the apéro in time for their dinner seating.

LAS is offering a wide variety of complimentary activities by pre-reservation on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 in the morning and afternoon. Registration for activities is now closed and we are no longer able to make changes.

When should I arrive for my activity?
Note that attendees MUST arrive at their activities 10 minutes before it begins/departs to ensure their spot. Activities will begin promptly and your spot to a capacity-limited activity may be given away if you are not at the meeting point on time. View the updated Activities Schedule for meeting locations for each activity.

What can I do if I didn't reserve a spot in any of the activities?
Anyone is welcome to enjoy a variety of Drop-In Activities without a reservation! Check out the options below.

Will the gymnasium and workout facilities be open?
Yes! The Magic Mountain Athletic Center (MMAC) on the Savoy campus will be open during your time here.

Should I bring any equipment if I plan to hike, rock climb, board, etc.?
If you plan to do outdoor activities while you're here, having good footwear and layers of clothing for various temperatures and weather is a great idea.

You can certainly bring any of your own outdoor equipment, but we also have equipment available for all LAS-sponsored activities and our friends at Hefti Sports will be open if you would like to rent additional equipment while you're in Leysin.

If you experience any issues during your time on campus for the 61st Celebration, we have a variety of resources for you. Please see below for important contact information and note that the Advancement Team will not be responding to email during the event – please use these phone numbers for any questions or concerns during the 61st Celebration.

Having an issue on campus? Please contact the LAS Admin On Call (+41 79 386 9305) for general concerns or the correct LAS Dorm Head (for dorm-related issues). The LAS Nurse On Call is available for minor health concerns on campus during the event. In an emergency, please contact the emergency numbers directly.

LAS On Call Numbers: please do not use these numbers before the 61st!
LAS Admin On Call (Eric Turner): +41 79 386 9305
LAS Nurse On Call (LeighAnn Shafiq): +41 79 315 1316
LAS IT On Call (Lee Weisbecker): +41 21 539 1220
LAS Main Reception: +41 24 493 4888

Dorm Head On Call Numbers: please do not use these numbers before the 61st!
Beau Réveil (Jennifer Briner): +41 79 271 8459
Beau Site (Suzy Meyskens): +41 79 789 5554
BEC East (Mike Brinkmeyer): +41 79 832 9590
BEC West (Sandra Brinkmeyer): +41 79 832 7985 
Esplanade (Leo Peltier): +41 79 257 6794
Savoy (Simon Curson): +41 79 789 5511

Emergency Phone Numbers:
Leysin Med (working hours): +41 24 494 1547
Leysin Med (after hours): +41 24 493 3090
Police: 117
Fire: 118
Ambulance: 144
SOS Europe: 112
Mountain Rescue (REGA): 1414

Safety Considerations
All guests must wear their lanyard and ID at all times to access the 61st Celebration events, meals, and activities. Lost your ID? Come to the registration desk in the BEC Grande Salle or call the Admin On Call.

Smoking is prohibited on all LAS campuses, in dormitories, hallways, and all indoor and outdoor campus spaces (including the balconies, terraces, and the BEC front lawn).

Wifi
Wifi codes will be available at the registration desk upon your arrival and wifi is available throughout campus for all guests. Trouble with the wifi connection? Come to the registration desk for a new code or call IT On Call.

LAS + Personal Property
LAS is home to our students, faculty, staff, and summer students. We ask that you treat our home as you would want yours treated. If you see any damage to the property, please call the Admin On Call number so that we can get it repaired before our summer students arrive one week after the 61st Celebration.

All guests are responsible for their personal belongings. LAS is not responsible for any damage, theft, or less of personal property during the 61st Celebration. Safes are available in the on campus dorm rooms to store valuable belongings.

Life in the Mountains
Leysin is situated at just over 1,200 meters (4,000 feet) and although this should not cause any form of extreme altitude sickness it may take a little time to adjust to the change in altitude. Be sure to drink extra water to remain hydrated as your body acclimatizes. If you experience the following symptoms for a prolonged time: fatigue, headache, nausea, shortness of breath, problems sleeping, please call the Nurse On Call.

As you prepare for you arrival in Leysin, please make note of the local information provided below.

Grocery Stores (open every day)
Coop: 07:00-19:00 
Denner: 08:00-19:00
Migros: 08:00-19:00

Pharmacy: BENU (open Mon-Sat)
+ 41 24 494 45 00

Restaurants (*takeaway and/or delivery option)
La Fromagerie Swiss: +41 24 494 2205 
La Calabre* Italian: +41 24 494 1700
La Lorraine European: +41 24 494 2488
The Station Rock Café Local: +41 79 915 2143
Explorateurs Loco* Local: +41 79 314 1854
Lynx* Asian: +41 24 494 1802
Le Rouge et le Noir* Asian: +41 24 555 2553
Crêperie des Alpes* Crepes: +41 24 494 1124

Unfortunately, the Top Pub is no longer open and La Farandole (the Croissanterie) will be closed during the 61st Celebration.

Bars
L’Embuscade: +41 24 494 1000
The Station Rock Café: +41 79 915 2143
Bel Air Bar: +41 24 494 1422

Mountain Huts
Prafandaz: +41 24 494 2626
Temeley: +41 24 494 2376
Les Fers: +41 24 494 1072
Solacyre: +41 79 334 3407

If you haven't been to LAS in awhile, please check out the map below to see key areas of campus and the 61st Celebration.

The Savoy and Belle Époque campuses and buildings are in red. Note that it is a lovely 20 minute walk from the Savoy campus up to the Belle Époque campus.

The train stations (Village, Versmont, Feydey, and Grand-Hôtel stations) are in orange. Note that everyone arriving on Thursday, June 16 should get off at the Grand-Hôtel station to check-in.

LAS Village Shuttle stops are indicated with a green star.

Hotels are in blue and other points of interest and activity meeting locations are in black.

What kind of adaptor/converters/transformers do I need to bring with me to charge my devices in Switerland?
Depending on where you are traveling from, you will likely need an adaptor, but not a converter or transformer, for your devices. Switzerland uses Type C and Type J plugs, which are slightly different from plugs used in the rest of Europe. For more information click here.

What is the dress code for the dinners?
Thursday Global Family Dinner: casual
Friday Dinner by Decade: dressy casual
Saturday Banquet: cocktail attire, see photo below for reference (grass-friendly shoes recommended!) Jackets and ties are not required, but are welcome.

Weather and terrain-appropriate packing
A reminder that you are headed to the mountains, where it can be bright, sunny, and dry one minute and cloudy, rainy, and muddy the next. It could even snow! Please be sure to bring mountain-appropriate outdoor footwear, a raincoat/umbrella, and layers.

For those planning on joining any of the hiking activities, please bring appropriate outdoor athletic wear/gear and comfortable shoes that you can hike in. As you think about which luggage to pack, please remember that Leysin (both the mountain and the village) is quite hilly and steep – please pack accordingly!

Staying in the LAS dorms? We'll provide towels + basic toiletries
We will provide towels and very basic toiletries (shampoo and soap) for dorm guests. If you will need items such as a hairdryer, etc. please plan to bring your own (and see the note above about adapters).

Can I bring my dog with me to the LAS campus during the 61st Celebration?
We know that Leysin is a wonderful place to adventure with your dog, but we kindly request that you leave your favorite four-legged friend at home for the 61st Celebration. Due to the magnitude of the event, we cannot admit dogs onto campus during the event weekend. Thank you for understanding!

We are happy to coordinate visa letters for any global family members who wish to attend our 61st event.

If you or a member of your group need a letter of invitation for a visa to gain entry to Switzerland for the 61st Celebration, please send advancement@las.ch an email with the following:

• A scan or photo of the information page of the passport (with all details legible)

• Dates of travel into and out of Switzerland

• Address of the embassy or consulate to whom the letter should be addressed