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Vaujany

A pretty Alpine style town accessible by lifts from Alpe d'Huez centre

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Vaujany is a charming alpine village set at 1,250m with stunning views and a blend of traditional and modern Alpine architecture. Connected to the Grande Domaine ski area by the Vaujany-Alpette cable car, it offers chalets, hotels and apartments close to lifts and village facilities. Ideal for those seeking a peaceful base with a few good restaurants and bars, while the nearby town of Bourg dโ€™Oisans provides all the essentials just a short drive away.

Vaujany is a charming Alpine village set at 1,250m, just a short lift ride from the centre of Alpe dโ€™Huez. Nestled on one side of a valley above the Allemont reservoir, it offers stunning views and a lovely mix of traditional Alpine architecture alongside newer hotels designed to blend in beautifully.

As part of the Oz-Vaujany ski area, itโ€™s connected to the vast Grande Domaine by the Vaujany-Alpette cable car, affectionately known as the โ€˜James Bond Gondola carโ€™. Despite its small size, Vaujany has a good selection of chalets, hotels and attractive apartments, all within easy reach of the villageโ€™s facilities and ski lifts.

If you want a peaceful Alpine base with quick access to the slopes, Vaujany fits the bill perfectly. The village also has a handful of good restaurants and a few bars for some relaxed aprรจs-ski, making it ideal if you prefer a quieter, more traditional mountain experience. For everything else, the nearby market town of Bourg dโ€™Oisans is just a 25-minute drive away, with plenty of shops, supermarkets, medical services and more to stock up and keep you well looked after during your stay.

LocationKms from centreBest for
Alpe d'Huez-Being at the heart of everything
Huez0.75Quiet village vibe
Vaujany21Chaming alpine resort
Oz en Oisans15Modern purpose-built
Auris en Oisans15Small and family friendly
Villard Reculas4.6Traditional chalets and calm
Villages of Alpe d'Huez

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  1. Sights & Attractions in Vaujany
  2. Dining in Vaujany
  3. Events in Vaujany
  4. Things to do in Vaujany
  5. Cycling in Vaujany
  6. Hiking in Vaujany
  7. Watersports in Vaujany
  8. Families in Vaujany
  9. Nightlife in Vaujany
  10. Chalets in Vaujany
  11. Villas in Vaujany
  12. Holidays Rentals in Vaujany
  13. Campsites in Vaujany
  14. How to get to Vaujany

Sights & Attractions in Vaujany

The 21 hairpin bends that lead from Bourg d’Oisans up to Alpe d’Huez is probably the most famous climb in the whole of the cycling world. The views from the top of the Pic Blanc (accessed from the DMC lift centre) offers truly breath taking views, on a clear day you can see Mont Blanc, Les Deux Alpes and even the mighty Mont Ventoux (the giant of Provence!!). Around 45 minutes toward Grenoble is the historic town of Vizille with its museum and Chateau. Top-flight rugby is played at the new Stade des Alpes by Top14 club Grenoble, which is around an hour away. The historic and incredibly picturesque ‘Route Napoleon’ runs from the area all the way to the Mediterranean, and follows the route taken by Napoleon upon his return from Elba in 1815, and links Grenoble with Cannes (N85).

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Dining in Vaujany

La Remise, in the middle of town, has a good menu and offers good quality. Stief's Steakhouse (practically next door) does what it says on the tin! Le Stou restaurant, located in the sports centre complex, is great for an après-swim or après-workout meal and drink. When on the mountain, L'Alpette - Chez Passoud offers good food and views.

Events in Vaujany

Vaujany hosts a large cycling race each summer in June, but for more variety of events you'll need to head over to the main resort of Alpe d'Huez

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Things to do in Vaujany

Linked to the Alpe dโ€™Huez Grande domain by the suitably nicknamed โ€˜James Bond Gondola carโ€™, Vaujany offers a wide range of winter activities with something to suit all abilities. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding (on and off piste), cross-country skiing, Nordic walking, paragliding and the latest craze of โ€˜Fat bikingโ€™ (basically a mountain bike with 4x4 tyres). In summer Vaujany offers mountain biking, hiking, archery, climbing and has a fantastic modern sports centre offering an indoor ice rink, swimming pool, bowling, tennis and a fully equipped gymnasium.

The nine-hole golf course in Alpe dโ€™Huez, by the altiport, consists of six โ€˜pitch and puttโ€™ holes to start and three genuine tough par 3โ€™s to finish. A tougher nine-hole course can be found in Les Deux Alpes, underneath the โ€˜red jelly beanโ€™ bubble car. For a serious challenge try the Golf International at Eybens, around 45 minutes away towards Grenoble (near Vizille). This Robert Trent Jones designed course is regarding as being amongst the best in France. During the summer in Alpe dโ€™Huez most Thursdays you will find a competition at the course which can be entered on the day. The sixth tee box is literally on the runway of the altiport and offers fantastic views. There are other courses in the area at Seyssins, Charmeil, and Uriage (all near Grenoble).

Cycling in Vaujany

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Watersports in Vaujany

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Nightlife in Vaujany

Livelier than Oz but quieter than Alpe d’Huez, Vaujany has a few bars that offer good fun ‘après-ski’. Stief's Steakhouse café offers an array of beers, Wi-Fi, drinks promos and live sports. L’Aigle Royal in the middle of town has a nice atmosphere.

Chalets in Vaujany

There are some really gorgeous Alpine style chalets in Vaujany with plenty of choice in terms of size, style and budget. A lot of them can be rented out in the summer months too for all those cycling and mountain bike fans that head over this way each year.

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Villas in Vaujany

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Holidays Rentals in Vaujany

There are a good range of apartments to choose from in Vaujany from small studios to larger ones suited to big families or groups.

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Location

Map of the surrounding area

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Upcoming Events

Alpe d'Huez hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. In the winter, you can expect motor racing on ice, comedy festivals, ski races and various live music gigs. During the summer months, the focus turns to cycling with the Tour de France usually passing through town. The Megavalanche, a mass-start mountain bike race that draws thousands of MTB fans from around the world, takes place in July.

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