Vaujany
Vaujany takes great pride in its efforts and success in conserving its traditional Alpine authenticity. There are traditional, almost unchanged small alpine mountain farms or crofts offering mountain cheeses, fresh butter, milk, honey, fruit conserves and a local génépi liquor made with Alpine flowers.
Vaujany is situated on a sunny slope and the village also benefits from a sports centre with swimming pool, sauna, steam room and fitness hall. There are marked trails for solo or guided walks to experience the wealth of mountain flora and fauna, plus tennis archery, and fishing. For water activities, the Verney Dam is 5km away.
Easily accessed from Grenoble (50km) by main trunk road, Vaujany has a long history as a traditional Alpine village.
Places of interest in Vaujany
· Vaujany Hydro-Electric Museum: From history to modern times, see how water has been harnessed as a source of energy.
· The Alpine Wildlife and Minerals
Museum at Bourg d'Oisans
· Vaujany Fauna Museum
Top summer activities to experience in Vaujany
Please note Peak Retreats do not book any activities and most activities are payable therefore the below is just for information. More detailed information and how to book can be found on the tourist office website
Here are some ideas of activities, however there is plenty more on offer!
Collet multi-activity area
1km from Vaujany. Tennis, basketball, pony trekking, archery, Frisbee golf, petanque, giant games and team games. Not forgetting the Ride Park and the free bike wash.
Shadow pump track
1km from Vaujany at Collet. A pump track, a fun loop track with banked turns and a mini ramp to perform a maximum of tricks. These modules are accessible on scooters, skates and bikes.
Mountain biking and cycling
Oisans is one of France’s finest cycling areas. Having hosted the Tour de France for decades, the mountain roads are perfect for mountain biking and road cycling.
The Collet site and its bike park offer safe fun for beginners and families alike! From here, you can even venture out on small trails.
You can also take the cable car up to l’Alpette (2100m altitude) and find the resort’s mountain bike area. You can admire the breathtaking panoramic views over the Oisans mountains, and then practice your skills on the Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine mountain bike trails.
At least once a week throughout the summer, Vaujany organises an outing open to all, enabling you to discover the various easy routes in the Grandes Rousses Massif and the family routes around Vaujany.
The outing is supervised by a professional. You can hire mountain bikes in resort.
Via Ferrata
On the sides of the Massif des Grandes Rousses, this new via ferrata starts at the edge of the magnificent waterfall of “La Fare”. Several practicable sections separately compose the accessible route for beginners and experienced climbers.
Indoor ice rink
The sports centre is home to a world-class 1,600m2 ice rink with stands that can accommodate up to 900 spectators.
Open all year round, the ice rink is a firm favourite with adults and children.
Swimming pool
Dive into the 30° water and enjoy the children’s area (splash pool, water mushroom, mini slide), the large pool and slide, the waterfall and the summer beach overlooking the Massif des Grandes Rousses.
25m indoor pool with 4 lanes, slide, splash pool, waterfall. In summer, picnics are possible on the grassy area outside the pool (not on the terrace).
Free-to-access, the relaxation area features a sauna, hammam and 2 hot tubs.
Hiking
On your own or with a guide, see panoramas such as the Pic Blanc.
Themed trails - from Vaujany, you can access themed walks to enjoy with the whole family by downloading the free Cirkwi app. Families will find a wealth of information on the walks, including their profile, duration, difficulty and route, as well as information on the history, nature and environment of the emblematic places they will come across during their walk. There are 12 themed walks available!
Vaujany is a secondary base for the Oisans Trail Station, which opened in 2013 at Villard Reculas and offers visitors the chance to explore the Oisans region on over 390km of free, signposted trails.
There are 17 loop trails, ranging from 3km to 51km in length and from 250m to 3369m in altitude difference. Find all the trails in Vaujany by downloading the OnPiste app.
Bowling
The bowling alley, located in the ice rink building, offers a modern and colourful setting for games with family and friends. There are 4 lanes.
Vaujany shops, bars and restaurants
Bars, restaurants, discos, shops.
Mini-supermarket (Sherpa), cash point (Place Centre Village), self-service laundry (Galerie Marchande and Place Centre Village), bakery, two sports shops, sports and leisure complex.
Getting to Vaujany, France
By road
Driving distance from Calais to Vaujany approx. 918km (566 miles) (approx. 9hrs). From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and Troyes, then Dijon, Lyon, Grenoble. Follow the RN91 towards Briançon and then Vallée d’Olle to Vaujany. Vaujany is 50km from the motorway exit to Grenoble.
By rail & air
The nearest train station for Les Deux Alpes is Grenoble, 54km away.
4 international airports are nearby. We don't book flights, we invite you to do your own research.
Geneva Airport to Vaujany is roughly 205km, approximately 2hr 30 mins
Chambery Savoie Mont Blanc Airport to Vaujany is roughly 121km, approximately 1hr 30 mins
Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport to Vaujany is roughly 96km, approximately 1hr
Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport to Vaujany is roughly 144km, approximately 2hr
Private taxi transfers
Private taxi transfers from airports and train stations are pre-bookable with Peak Retreats. See our airport & station transfers page for more information.
News and Events 2024
News:
Events:
- The 1st skateboarding competition: 22nd June 2024 - in Vaujany on the brand new pumptrack!
- La Vogue Village Festival: 3rd August-4th August 2024 - an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy street shows, breathtaking entertainment and fun activities throughout the day,
- Vaujany Festival: 28th July-2nd August 2024.
