How do I get to Uriage-les-Bains?

Uriage-les-Bains is easily accessible, whether you’re coming from the Grenoble area or a little further afield. Here’s an overview of the different ways of getting to our spa village…

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The Uriage-les-Bains spa is easily accessible from the main towns and cities in France. There are several adapted transport solutions available for you!

From Grenoble

From Grenoble city centre, take tram line B to the Gières-Gare Universités stop.

From here, there are several bus routes to Uriage-les-Bains:

Route 23: Gières – Vizille
Route 69: Gières – Belmont
Route 88: Gières – Saint-Martin-d’Uriage / Pinet d’Uriage
Route N93: Grenoble – Chamrousse (with a stop at Uriage)

You can use local platforms that offer car-sharing solutions to get to Uriage, such as MOV’ICI.

A special daily car-sharing service is also available through M covoit’ Lignes+. It runs between Saint-Martin-d’Uriage and Saint-Martin-d’Hères and does not require booking. Passengers can make a request :

  • via the mobile application
  • by text message
  • or by calling assistance

The service is designed for commuters, with extended peak times (7.30am-8.45am and 4.30pm-6.30pm). A guaranteed journey solution even allows you to be repatriated by taxi if the driver is unavailable.

Take the Grenoble Rocade Sud, then exit at junction 2 towards Chamrousse, Gières and Uriage. The road quickly takes you to the heights, with a pleasant drive into the heart of the valley.

From other regions

Grenoble SNCF station is the main arrival point for travellers from all over France. From the station :

Take tram B to Gières-Gare Universités
Then take one of the M Réso 23, 69 or 88 buses to Uriage.
For all travellers, including those from Savoie or Geneva, Grenoble-Universités – Gières station is the best alternative.

Therearethree airports within easy reach of the Uriage region:

Grenoble – Alpes Isère (59 km away)
Chambéry – Savoie Mont Blanc (67 km away)
Lyon – Saint-Exupéry (104 km away)
Once at the airport, you can hire a car, take a shuttle bus or use public transport to Grenoble, then follow the signs for the tram and bus services.

And once you're there?

Uriage-les-Bains is well served by the M Réso bus network, so you can travel easily between neighbouring towns such as Gières, Vizille, Chamrousse, Belmont and Saint-Martin-d’Uriage.

For occasional trips, local taxis operate in the area to help you get quickly to your accommodation, the thermal baths or the starting points for hikes.

FAQ
  • Where is Uriage-les-Bains?

    Uriage-les-Bains is located in the Belledonne mountains, around twenty minutes from Grenoble. The resort is linked to the communes of Saint-Martin-d’Uriage and Vaulnaveys-le-Haut.

  • Can I come by car from Grenoble?

    Yes, you can come by car from Grenoble by joining the southern bypass, then taking exit no. 2 in the direction of Chamrousse, Gières and Uriage. The road climbs gently up to the Uriage valley.

  • Getting around Uriage-les-Bains

    The M Réso network provides regular bus services to Uriage and the surrounding area. You can also hire a taxi to take you to your accommodation, the thermal baths or the starting points for walks.