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Alpe d'Huez (Vaujany)

Sleepy, great value ski village with value chalet accommodation - great family skiing resort

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Vaujany resort guide - a general overview

Vaujany is an attractive, relaxing alternative to the modern ski resort. There is a good choice of chalet, hotel and apartment accommodation and you can access Vaujany within 90 minutes by road from either Chambery or Grenoble airport.

Vaujany is connected to the Alpe d’Huez ski area by a gondola that was built by the locals using the money from the compulsory purchase of a giant chunk of land for France’s largest hydro-electric scheme. As a result Vaujany provides access to over 250km of pistes which offer something for everyone. Beginners can utilise the green runs at either Montfrais or Alpette when taking their first steps on snow. Those who are able to venture further can take advantage of the excellent beginners area in Alpe d’Huez. Intermediates are able to ski freely around the whole area. There is an excellent set of runs for intermediates which run all the way down from the Dome des Rousses to Alpe- d’Huez which can be accessed by taking the gondola from Vaujany and then another gondola from Alpette. There are many challenging black pistes in the ski area, particularly from Pic Blanc, including the famous 16km long Sarenne run. Vaujany also offers some excellent off piste which can be accessed from the top of the gondola which rises out of the resort.

Resort stats

220km

1,250m - 3,320m

Level of skiing

Beginners
Intermediates
Experts
Snow sure
Off-piste
Ski area

Qualities

Charm factor
Non-skiers
Nightlife
Resort layout
Fine dining
Short transfer
Resort value

Airports

Grenoble
1hr 30mins
Lyon
3hrs
Geneva
4hrs
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Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Great Nursery slopes that are gentle, sunny and easily accessible
  • Extremely efficient modern lift system to access the snow sure Alpe d'Huez ski area
  • Pretty and traditional village with a very friendly atmosphere
  • Great resort for families
  • Fantastic tree skiing for experts

Cons

  • No Nursery slopes in the village, beginners need to catch the gondola to the Montfrais area

Restaurants

Alpe d'Huez (Vaujany) Resort Restaurants

Vaujany has a decent range of restaurants in the resort. If you are looking for fine dining, try the IDA Restaurant in the Hotel V. Here they offer a set menu or a la carte gourmet food. For more traditional local specialties, La Table De La Fare and Le Chalet Gourmand are both favourites. If you have a car it is well worth driving to Auberge La Cure near Oz en Oisans, the food here is top notch and excellent value for money. Other recommendations are Chez Bibi, La Mi Do Re for pizzas and La Crepe'rit for sweet treats.For a gourent experience there is the Le S'Tou.

Alpe d'Huez (Vaujany) Mountain Restaurants

Good cuisine is not just limited to hotels and ski chalets. Vaujany has some superb mountain restuarants. The Bonsoir Clara restaurant is reputedly amongst the best on the mountain boasting an innovative menu combining traditional mountain flavours with modern French twists and a great wine list. L'Ile D'Oz and Les Airelles also come highly recommended. La Grange at the Alpette mid station serves good pizzas made on the premises in their traditional, wood burning pizza oven.

Alpe d'Huez (Vaujany) Apres Ski

There are three or four bars in Vaujany where you can have an apres-ski tipple before heading to your hotel or ski chalet. Vaujany is generally pretty low-key, however, and is better suited to families or those looking for a quieter holiday.

Alpe d'Huez (Vaujany) Nightlife

Le QG bar has a fun atmosphere if you want to get out of your hotel or ski chalet. La Grotte de Yeti is the other late night spot to try. Vaujany is not the most lively of places though so do not expect a thumping nightlife scene.

Alpe d'Huez (Vaujany) Resort Map

Key
  • Funicular
  • Cable Car
  • Gondola
  • Chair lift
  • Drag lift
  • Property