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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 children’s 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.
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
Childcare in Vaujany
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
Tel: 00 33 476 80 72 37
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.
Health record books needed.
Amenities in Vaujany
Mini-supermarket (Sherpa), cash point (Place Centre
Village), self-service laundry (Galerie Marchande and
Place Centre Village), 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. Reach an altitude of
3330m and admire the unique sight of the Pic Blanc. A
panoramic view of mountains such as Mont Blanc and
Grandes Jorasses, Grand Combin, Cervin, Grand
Paradis…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
DISCOVER THE NEW BIKE PARK FOR 2009 LOCATED AT THE
COLLET AREA.
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 10am – 7pm
Rock climbing
Different levels of difficulty on the climbing wall
situated in front of the town hall.
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. Free access to the 5
tennis courts.
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) 96km (1 hour)
www.grenoble-airport.com
Chambery Airport is 121km from Vaujany (1 ½
hours)
www.chambery-airport.com
Lyon Saint-Exupéry 144 km (2 hours)
www.lyonairport.com
Geneva 205 km (2 ½ hours)
www.gva.ch/en
Car parking:
Free covered car park at ‘Galerie
Marchande’, ‘Le Rochas’ and
‘Place Centre Village’.
Around the village
Courtesy train in the village to get around without
the car.
Need an Airport Transfer? Prices from
£89 per person based on
4 sharing a private return taxi from Grenoble Airport
to Vaujany. Other airports include Lyon, Chambery and
Geneva. Call our reservations team for details on
0844 576 0170 or email
reservations@peakretreats.co.uk
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