3 good reasons to take the bus to come to Chamrousse

Eco-mobility in the spotlight!

1) Promoting alternative mobility to the car

• all year round: regular bus service (winter only on weekdays) by regional bus T87 (to/from Grenoble city) and Transport à la demande (TAD) on reservation TouGo - G701 line (to/from Uriage city + connections with the T88 to/from Grenoble city and the 23 to/from Gières station)
• winter or summer season: seasonal bus lines: in winter Transaltitude with Skiligne (to/from Grenoble city) and Skibus 707 (to/from Grenoble and Uriage cities) + in summer Estibus 707 (to/from Grenoble city) + during the winter and summer tourist periods free resort shuttle between the resort centres.

2) Admire the landscape

3) Save money

• Drive while consuming less: maintain your car well and regularly check the pressure of your tyres, do not overload the vehicle unnecessarily, drive slower and adopt a flexible driving style, maintain a stable speed as much as possible and avoid unnecessary acceleration, change gears as soon as possible (2000 revolutions for diesel and 2500 for petrol), switch off your engine when you stop (for stops of 30 seconds or more generally), limit the air conditioning and do not exceed a 10 degree difference with the outside temperature.
• Load your vehicle properly: Do not exceed the total authorised laden weight (PTAC) with your load and occupants (value indicated on the vehicle registration document), in order not to over-consume, prefer a bicycle rack on the tailgate or tow bar rather than on the roof, place the largest objects at the bottom of the boot and the lightest on top, Do not place heavy and hard objects on the rear parcel shelf or place a separating grid to avoid splashing, deflate all balloons to make them easier to store, do not place large items of luggage behind the backs of the front seats to avoid interfering with the operation of the "whiplash" system, depending on the model, in the event of a rear-end accident.
• Well-inflated tyres use less energy: check your tyre pressure when cold at least once a month and before any long journey. The right pressure contributes to your safety and extends the life of your tyres.
• Each road has its own way of driving to reduce fuel consumption: downhill roads do not require acceleration, only accelerate on a downhill road if it is followed by a significant hill in order to limit re-acceleration once you reach the hill, do not accelerate more than necessary to get over a hill and keep your speed constant.
• Eco-driving is a technique: shift up as soon as possible to reduce engine speed at the same speed, anticipate traffic lights, release the accelerator as soon as possible before coming to a halt by downshifting each gear, drive smoothly and gently by accelerating gradually and not braking suddenly at the last moment, Activate the "Start and Stop" system of your vehicle if it is equipped with one or, if not, turn off the engine for short stops can help you save fuel, but be careful, as this wears out the starter motor prematurely, as it is not designed to be used too often. Similarly, if you have a turbocharged engine and you have revved up relatively high in the minute before stopping, it is a good idea to use the starter motor.

Bonus - a little lexicon

• What is the difference between a "bus" and a "coach"? A bus is used for transportation from one point to another in a city, while a coach is used for transportation from one city to another.
• What is "public transport"? A mode of transport that allows several people to travel at the same time, such as bus, coach, shuttle, taxi, train, tram/metro, carpooling, and even cargo bike...