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Vaujany is situated on a sunny slope and the village
also benefits from a new sports centre with swimming
pool, sauna, steam room and fitness hall. There are
90km of marked trails for solo or guided walks to
experience the wealth of mountain flora and fauna,
plus tennis archery, and fishing. The Alpette cable
car operates from July to September to ease your
ascent. Check times and prices at the tourist office.
For water activities, the Verney Dam is 5km away.
The childrens clubs in Vaujany are very active with
professionally accompanied activities for youngsters
including climbing, archery, tennis, and visits to
the cattle herds with the shepherd. Vaujany holds the
‘Les p’tits Montagnards’ label for
its children facilities.
Easily accessed from Grenoble (50 km) 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.
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The Alpine Wildlife and Minerals
Museum at Bourg d'Oisans
·
Vaujany Fauna Museum
Children
Vaujany has acquired the Famille Plus label for its
childcare facilities. Please click here to
view more information on the Famille Plus label.
Le “Club des Montgnards” –
Childrens club
Clubs with activities suitable for each age group:
Les Randonneurs 6-8yrs
Les Grimpeurs 9-12yrs
Les Alpinistes 13-16yrs
Weekly programme (pool, tennis, games)
5 days from Mon-Fri = €45
2nd week = €30
Garderie
Tel: 00 33 4 76 80 77 53
Garderie.vaujany@wanadoo.fr
6mnths-5yrs. Open from
9am to 5pm.
Morning
(9.00-11.30)
Morning + lunch
(9.00-12.30)
Morning + lunch + nap
(9.00-14.00)
Afternoon
(13.30-17.00)
Day
(9.00-17.00)
6 consecutive
days
BOOKING
REQUIRED
Amenities in Vaujany
Mini-supermarket, cash point, self-service laundry,
bakery, two sports shops, sports and leisure complex.
Eating Out and Entertainment in Vaujany
Bars,restaurants, discos, shops, Espace Loisirs
sports centre
Vaujany activities highlights and
contacts
Walking – 90km of well kept and posted
trekking trails for individual hikers or those
wishing professional mountain guides to discover
mountains flora and fauna. The local mountain
office offers half-day, day and two day accompanied
hikes across the Grandes Rousses Massif. Tel:
+33 476 80 72 37
Mountain biking – Discover the mountain
by bike, either on your own or with a professional
guide. The local mountain office offers
half-day, day and two day accompanied mountain bike
itineraries across the Grandes Rousses Massif. 23
marked pistes, more than 200km. Tel: +33 476 80
72 37
Water activities – Pedal boats, surfing
etc (at the Verney Dam)
Swimming – ‘L’Espace
Loisirs’ sports and leisure complex, a
fantastic relaxation centre. The main pool is
25m long with four lanes for competition
swimmers. There is also a variety of slides
‘The Toboggan’, a paddle pool for
children, a waterfall and a fitness centre with
Sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. http://www.vert-marine.fr/
Open everyday from 10.30 – 20.00.
Archery – Professional instructors can
teach you to be a real Robin Hood!
Fishing – For lovers of mountain lake
and stream fishing, mountain ballades and
hikes. Take advantage, with the assistance of
Alpine guides or simply on your own, of the beautiful
mountain lakes, waterfalls and scenery of
Isere. Taking into account different levels of
experience and skill, great fishing and Alpine
discovery treks are available to all. Tel: +33
476 72 14 87 or +33 681 52 64 60
http://www.alpespeche.com/
Paragliding – Introduction, first flight
or improvement with a professional instructor tel:
+33 685 37 26 24
Climbing – All skills are catered for on
Vaujany’s special alpine technique training
wall. Learn the proper holds with assistance
from qualified climbers. Canyoning courses also
available.
Tennis – Lessons available for adults
and children of all levels.
Museums – Vaujany Hydro-Electric Museum
www.vaujany.com; The Alpine Wildlife and Minerals
Museum at Bourg d’Oisans; Vaujany Fauna Museum.
Local events and festivals
- Please check on the tourist office website for the
latest information
All the above information is for information only.
For the most up-to-date information please visit the
resort tourist office website
Vaujany Tourist
Office
Tel +33 476 80 72 37
www.vaujany.com
Access to Vaujany
By Road: Driving distance from Calais to
Vaujany 566 miles (approx 8hrs)
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: Grenoble (3hrs from Paris by TGV).
Peak Retreats can arrange your Taxi with
Alp’Taxi Esposito please enquire for prices.
Car hire can also be organised.
Airports: Grenoble (St Geoirs) 85km –
Peak Retreats can arrange your Taxi with
Alp’Taxi Esposito please enquire for prices.
Car hire can also be organised.
Lyon Saint-Exupéry 140 km
Geneva 205 km
Need an Airport Transfer? Prices from
£60 per person based on
4 sharing a private return taxi from Grenoble Airport
to Vaujany. Call our reservations team for details on
0844 576 0170 or email
reservations@peakretreats.co.uk
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