Grab the Vaujany ski resort map to get your bearings before hitting the slopes - it's part of the massive Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine ski area. The trail map covers 33 runs split across beginner, intermediate and advanced terrain, served by 15 gondolas and cable cars, 3 chairlifts and 9 drag lifts. Vaujany's slopes stretch from 1650m up to a high point of 3330m, giving you access to loads of varied skiing across the connected area.
Download the Vaujany Piste Map (PDF & Image)
Best Runs in Vaujany
Vaujany's runs might not be extensive, but as part of the wider Alpe d'Huez domain, you've got access to some proper terrain. Here's what stands out:
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Villard-Reculas (Green): A mellow slope ideal for complete beginners finding their feet, with a gentle gradient and plenty of space to practise turns without stress.
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L'Enversin (Green): This broad, forgiving run connects upper Vaujany back to the village with a consistent easy pitch, making it perfect for building confidence on longer descents.
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Fare (Blue): A scenic tree-lined cruiser that winds down through the forest, offering decent width and a relaxed gradient for intermediates honing their technique.
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Alpette (Blue): A popular mid-mountain run with sweeping turns and consistent pitch, ideal for carving practice when the grooming's fresh.
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Malamort (Red): This steeper red delivers proper leg-burn with a sustained pitch and varied terrain that'll test your edge control, especially later in the day when it gets chopped up.
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Balme (Red): A challenging red with tight, technical sections through the trees and a more demanding gradient that rewards confident intermediates looking to push themselves.
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Combe Charbonnière (Black): A genuinely tough descent with a relentless steep pitch and mogul fields that form quickly, demanding solid technique and fitness.
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Tunnel (Black): This infamous run drops through a dark tunnel before spitting you out onto a seriously steep face with constant exposure—definitely one for experienced skiers who don't mind proper commitment.