Vaujany Ski Resort Guide
Vaujany, France
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| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 46km29 miles |
| Highest Lift | 3,300m10,827ft |
| Resort Height | 1,250m4,101ft |
| Nearest Airports | Grenoble and Chambery |
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Vaujany
The ski area of Vaujany is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,250m4,101ft, with 46km29 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Vaujany is part of the Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski area with access to 389km242 miles of downhill skiing, with 304 marked pistes, served by a total of 150 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Vaujany itself (46km29 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski ski resorts of Alpe d'Huez, Auris-en-Oisans, Oz-en-Oisans and Villard Reculas.
With ski lifts as high as 3,300m10,827ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Vaujany offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Vaujany.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Vaujany is 16km10 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Tunnel'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Vaujany?
The next notable snow forecast is 20cm8in, expected on 19 December, with around 73cm29in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to 1,179m3,868ft | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Vaujany Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 17 | 4km2 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 39 | 22km14 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 37 | 16km10 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 42 | 5km3 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 46km29 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 50km31 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 19 | |
Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 88 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 82 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 94 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 389km242 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 150 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Vaujany Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,300m10,827ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Vaujany) | 1,250m4,101ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,100m3,609ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,200m7,218ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
S, SW, NW
Vaujany has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Vaujany
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Vaujany Ski Schools and Vaujany Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Vaujany?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Grenoble, Isère.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Vaujany is Grenoble, 82 minutes drive away.
Chambery, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Annecy, Geneva, Saint-Étienne and Avignon airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 19 ski lifts are able to uplift 14,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 33km21 miles of ski runs, with 444 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Vaujany open?
Opened (since 30 November 2024).
Closes : 21 April 2025.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
