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Vaujany |
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Height 1250m/4100 |
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248km of pistes in the whole linked ski area |
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84 including the linked area of Alpe D'Huez |
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T: 0476 114 444 Vaujany Tourist Office T: 0476 807 237 |
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| Some of the slopes are under graded. |
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Vaujany Travel | By Air
Lyon - 150km Geneva - 220km Grenoble - 99km | | By Train
Grenoble and then pick up a bus transfer to the mountain |
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|  Looking for an airport transfer at a good rate? www.skitransfers.com offer an excellent service. English-speaking drivers greet you at the airport and then drive you to the resort. Their vehicles range in size up to a 19 seater minibus. Child seats also available. |
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 Vaujany
 Vaujany is a pretty, rustic village with ski slopes called the Vaujany/Oz area. it has recently been growing with new buildings and new investment in the infrastructure, it has managed to retain its rural atmosphere however somehow. There is a huge cable car that carries 160 people into the Alpe D'Huez lift system. They kindly installed a covered escalator to take you up to the higher reaches of the village. There is a wide variety of self catering apartments to choose from covering a wide price range. You will find a cafe/bar, restaurants and food shops to stock up the fridge. Lots of people stay around the Galerie Marchande - a small car free area with a supermarket, bars and restaurants. |
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Vaujany Restaurants Choice is fairly limited but not non-existent, here is a few of Vaujany's notable restaurants:
La Remise Pizzeria - A friendly welcome with authentic wood-fired pizzas. Le Mas des Neiges - Serving traditional montagnarde dishes Rissiou Hotel - Slightly pricer than the other options but provides a high standard of cuisine. |
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| Vaujany does not have the wild nightlife attached to many other french resorts, but The Swallow Bar has been mentioned for it's mellow drinking atmosphere, and there is Chez Peter's, a rum bar with internet access. |
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| If skiing is not entirely you're thing there should be enough to occupy you here. The most impressive thing to do would be to take a scenic plane ride from Alpe d'Huez to see the mountains in their full glory (whilst avoiding a chairlift). Alternatively try a guided snow walk on 'raquettes' or if you are there more at spring time tramp through the flower filled meadows on one of the summer walking tracks, which are very extensive. |
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 Vaujany Accommodation
The Accommodation
La Source English agency running catered chalet in converted stone barn
2* Beux Monts 0476 80 30 32
If it's chalets that you fancy then why not take a look at the wonderful chalets on offer at www.simplychalets.co.uk? With a fantastic choice of chalets for small and larger groups you can be sure to fulfill all of you're accommodation requirements here.
We also like the private Chalet Jazmin (0044 7715 992153)and we think you might as well. It has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 8/9 and has spectacular views of the surrounding mountain whilst only being 3 minute walk to the village centre. Combine that with the fact that the Daily Telegraph on the 31st March 2007 voted Alpe D' Huez and Vaujany one of the top ten Alpine ski resorts for snow. find out more at www.JazSki.com
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 Ski Vaujany
Vaujany has it's own great skiing and it is fairly easy to get to the surrounding areas. A 160 person cable car will take you to the area of Alpe D‘Huez for example.
Experts Reach 3,330 m from Vaujany in around 40 minutes by reaching Pic Blanc. From here there are numerous runs that can be attempted, such as the sarenne and chateau nour, the longest black runs in Europe which are scenic as well as challenging. The champagne run, comprising of 'The Tunnel', Les Rousses and La Fare, is a 2,200 m run that has been called one of the greatest on piste vertical descents linked with lifts in the world.
Intermediates The Signal de L'Homme offers open swooping slopes at a great gradient for gentle cruising. The Sarenne black run is also worth a try for adventurous intermediates as it is mainly graded so for it's length and isolation not it's difficulty.
Beginners Plenty of blues and greens around Montfrais immediate to Vaujany. There are two drag lifts and some well connected chair lifts that offer gentle runs with well times mountain restaurants for a break. There is a Nursery Slope at the gondola mid station and in general the resort offers good slopes for beginners. However coming back from Alpe d'Huez is not good for beginners as links back tend to be under graded.
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Ski Lesson VaujanyV.O Coachingwww.vo-coaching.comLooking for a private ski lesson in Vaujany? We recommend V.O. Coaching run by the lovely Monica and Barbara. They'll make sure the each lesson is tailored to your specific needs. They use modern techniques and you'll benefit enormously from their one-on-one coaching. If you are a family or group of friends who want to ski / snowboard and learn together they will happily take out groups of up to five people. They are loads of fun and they really love skiing. Check out their website as they do run special offers at certain times during the season.  Monica Bernardi
monica@vo-coaching.com
Monica was born in Italy, started skiing when she was 2 years old, has lived in France and Switzerland and speaks English, having spend time in the USA & UK |  Barbara Maublanc
barbara@vo-coaching.com
Barbara was born in France, is passionate about snowboarding, and speaks English having worked in New Zealand teaching both skiing and snowboarding |
Vaujany Ski SchoolsESF - Ski School T: 0476 809 423 International Ski School 0476 804 277 Masterclass ski school 0476 809 383 |
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Vaujany SnowWhat is the weather like in the ski resort of Vaujany? |
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| Nearby Resorts |
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Nearby Resort to VaujanyAlpe D'Huez links in with Vaujany
There are a number ofresorts in the Northern Alps that are accessible to you:
There are a number of ski resorts in the Northern Alps of France Isere region including: Auris en Oians, Chamrousse, Autrans Col D'Ornon, Col ed Marcieu, Col de Porte, Col de Romayere, Col de l'Arzelier, Col du Barioz, Col du Coq, Correncon en Vercors, Gresse en Vercors, Alpe d'Huez, Alpe du Grand Serre, La Motte d'Aveillans, Lans en Vercors, Le Collet D'Allevard, Le Planolet, Le Sappey, Les Deux Alpes, Les Sept Laux, Meaudre, Notre Dame de Vaulx, Oz en Oisans, Saint-Hilaire du Touvet, Saint Honore, Saint Nizier du Moucherotte, Saint Pierre de Chartreuse, St Hughes Les Egau, Vaujany, Villard de Lans, Villard Reculas and Villard Reymond.
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Vaujany Family Activities Free Ice Rink
Indoor swimming pool
Sports centre
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Ski Hire VaujanyWe recommend ski hire and snowboard hire at the Sami Ski Shops which are located Sami Ski 1 located in the Galerie Commercial Le Claret Sami Ski 2 (Snow Paradise) in the Gallery Commercial La Fare Sami Ski 3 (Ride for Life) in the Place Centre Village If you book online here at Snowbrainer you can make big savings on the recommended retail price for all your winter equipment. Your equipment will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. Save time and money - Book Here Now!  |
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 Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails
Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available.
Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger
 Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments.
We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
 What's an easy way to carry skis?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
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Vaujany |
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