Activities

Vaujany is the outdoor lover’s dream. With stunning nature straight from your door, there are countless adventure options to entertain, challenge and excite you.

For a more tranquil and relaxing stay, take advantage of the several spas & turkish baths, many restaurants, shopping, stroll through the charming Vaujany village or simply take in the Grand Rousses mountain chain, the La Fare waterfall and the Lignarre Valley from your balcony. You can also drive to explore other nearby villages and towns, such as Le Bourg-d’Oisans, Alpe d’Huez and Vizille.

Vaujany is an authentic and modern mountain resort with a rich French Alps heritage. More information can be found on the village website: vaujany.com

Cycling Activities

Cycling from Vaujany is fantastic. Consider joining the GFNY Alpes Vaujany 7-day pre-race cycling camp to make the most out of your cycling vacation to the French Alps. We will ride all nearby Cols, as well as drive to a few nearby famous, beautiful Cols.

Mountain Activities

View the full ski lift map here

There are many activities to do once you arrive to L'Alpette. You can make your visit active (see below), or you can simply go for a small walk around the ski lift station and enjoy a delicious meal at L’Alpette’s restaurant, La Grange.

  • The ski lift runs from the second weekend of June until  - Sector Oz/Vaujany (oz-vaujany.com)
  • Vaujany 1250m - Alpette 2050m
  • Morning: 1st gondola up: 9am, last gondola up: 12pm, last gondola down at 12:45pm
  • Afternoon 1st gondola up: 2pm, last gondola up: 5pm, last gondola down at 5:45pm
  • *Schedule subject to change. Please contact info@vaujany.com to confirm the schedule and to buy tickets (14-18 euro, family discounts available)

Hiking

Check out other connecting ski lifts and where you can go from L’Alpette on the map. The Oz-Vaujany system is linked with Alpe d’Huez lift system, the 5th largest lift system in France (offers over 200km of piste for skiers). The 84 lifts of the Alpe d'Huez ski domain consist of 6 cable cars (smaller cabin), 9 gondolas (large cabin), 23 chair lifts, 41 drag lifts and 3 escalators.

  • A breathtaking walk at an altitude of 2800m is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience.
  • Discover the unmissable attractions of the Grandes Rousses massif.

For more information on hiking check out the website here.

Mountain Bike School

Check the tourism office for Mountain Bike School information for Oz-Vaujany ski lift.

Mountain Climbing

Climb the La Fare waterfall that faces Vaujany: Via Ferrata, Cascade de la Fare.

  • Departure is from La Villette. There are two options: the red path La Cascade, with difficulty D+, and the green path Les Passerelles, with difficulty D.
  • Contact info@vaujany.comto get more information or book a guide.

Vaujany Facilities

Spas

Kids

Vaujany has a Nursery for kids 6 months to 3 years and a Kids’ Club for kids 3-16 years old. Both are open year-round and are a service to both residents and visitors of Vaujany. Advance reservations are recommended.

Open Monday to Friday during summer. Daily kids’ activities vary by age.

For more information, email: garderie@mairie-de-vaujany.com or call: +33 04 76 11 11 94.

Besides the nursery and kids’ club, there are plenty other activities to do with your kids, such as ski lifts, hiking (list of kid-friendly hikes is available at the Tourism Office), mountain bike school, playground, pool, heritage museum, wildlife exhibition, pony ride, archery, basketball, bowling, tennis, indoor ice skating, indoor climbing wall, library, movie theater, shopping.

Click here for is the Summer 2019 kids’ activity guide.

Sports Complex

Vaujany has a world-class, modern Sports Complex that is open year-round. All of the below facilities are located in the Sports Complex. Many of the world’s top professional athletes go to Vaujany in the off season to train in Vaujany’s facilities, including hockey teams, ice skaters, gymnasts, swimmers, skiers, and more. 

Click here for more information about the Sports Complex.

Pool / Sauna / Jacuzzi day pass: 12 euros (View the price list here)

Other year-round facilities in Vaujany’s Sport Complex include an indoor ice-skating rink, bowling alley, gymnastics, basketball court, tennis courts, indoor climbing wall.

Hours of operation vary by sports facility. Day entrance fees are very affordable, from 2 euro to 12 euro, depending on facility.

Click here for more info on village facilities. 

For any questions, email piscine@mairie-de-vaujany.fr or call 04 76 11 11 90.

Other Vaujany Facilities

  • Museums: Heritage, Wildlife and Hydroelectricity - all free admission.
  • Library

Movie theater

Currently playing French, Hollywood, and international films.

Recommended Restaurants

Near the start and finish on Place de la Fare 

  • Restaurant La Remise 
  • Stiefs Steakhouse Café

Near Place du Téléphérique

  • Le V de Vaujany
  • Table de la Fare 

 

 

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