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Vaujany is a small, unusually well-equipped mountain village at around 1,250m in the Oisans, linked by a major cable car into the 250km Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine. Hydro-electric royalties have given it facilities far beyond its size.
Q2 2026 New-Build Market Data
What Does Property Cost in Vaujany?
Vaujany has 2 active new-build programmes offering 15 units from €255,000 for a 1-bed entry to €650,000 for a 4-bed, at an average of around €6,300/m². It is competitively priced for a ski-lift access village with direct connections to Alpe d'Huez.
| Bedrooms | Typical Size | Price Range | €/m² Range | Avg €/m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed | 45 m² | €255,000 – €324,000 | €5,692 – €6,903 | ~€6,300 |
| 2-bed | 45–56 m² | €255,000 – €335,000 | €4,911 – €6,091 | ~€5,700 |
| 3-bed | 60–90 m² | €360,000 – €615,000 | €6,000 – €6,966 | ~€6,500 |
| 4-bed+ | 89–97 m² | €615,000 – €650,000 | €6,704 – €6,910 | ~€6,800 |
| All new-build | 45–97 m² | €255,000 – €650,000 | €4,911 – €6,966 | ~€6,300 |
Source: SeLogerNeuf. 2 programmes (both phases of L'Agate, by Gilles Trignat Résidences). No BRS present. 2-bed and 3-bed are the most representative mid-market segments, each with 3–4 available units.
Vaujany is one of the most surprising villages in the Alps — a community of only a few hundred people with the leisure facilities of a town, linked by a major cable car into the 250km Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine. It is the characterful, quieter alternative to Alpe d'Huez across the valley.
For UK buyers, Vaujany offers big-domain skiing from an authentic village at sensible prices, with an indoor pool, ice rink and cinema that few villages of its size could ever justify — the legacy of local hydro-electric royalties.
A Short History
Vaujany was a small farming village in the Eau d'Olle valley until the EDF Grand'Maison hydro-electric scheme transformed its fortunes. The dam and power station, completed in the 1980s, pay the commune annual royalties of several million euros — wealth a village of its size has used to build leisure facilities far beyond the norm, and to fund a major cable car into the ski domain. The EDF Hydrélec museum in the village, the only one in France dedicated to hydroelectricity, tells that story. The result is a rare combination: a traditional village with town-grade amenities.
The Resort
Vaujany sits at around 1,250 metres on a sunny shelf above the Eau d'Olle valley, a community of only a few hundred residents. A large cable car rises from the village to the Alpette sector, with the Enversin and Montfrais gondolas adding access, linking Vaujany into the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine. Two pistes return to the village. Across the domain lies Alpe d'Huez itself; down in the valley are Oz 3300 and Allemond.
Where to Buy — The Areas of Vaujany
Vaujany is compact, and the choice is mostly about proximity to the cable car and the village facilities.
Village centre
Around the church, the cable car and the leisure centre, with the easiest access to skiing and amenities — the most convenient base, with apartments and chalets.
The hamlets and slopes
The outlying hamlets offer more space, sunshine and valley views at a quieter remove, suiting buyers after a traditional chalet.
Buyers comparing the domain should also look at Oz 3300, Alpe d'Huez and the wider Grand Domaine market.
The Skiing
Vaujany is a lift gateway to the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine — around 250 kilometres of pistes across eight linked resorts, rising to the Pic Blanc glacier at 3,330 metres. From the summit drops the celebrated Sarenne, marketed as the longest black run in Europe at around 16 kilometres. Vaujany's own sectors offer everything from gentle village runs to high-altitude, snow-sure terrain, with the sunny southern exposure Alpe d'Huez is famous for.
The Property Market
Vaujany is competitively priced for a lift-access village into a major domain. Current new-build market data (Q2 2026) runs from around €255,000 for a one-bedroom to about €650,000 for a four-bedroom, averaging roughly €6,300 per square metre across two programmes — notably good value given the direct Alpe d'Huez connection. The full breakdown is in the table below.
Resale sits broadly around €5,400 per square metre on current benchmarks. UK buyers can model monthly costs in sterling with our French mortgage calculator.
Rental demand is twin-season, helped by the exceptional village facilities: winter skiing on the Grand Domaine, and a summer of hiking, cycling — Vaujany has hosted stages of the women's Tour de France — and the year-round pool and ice rink.
Lifestyle & Activities Beyond Skiing
Vaujany's facilities are its calling card, and they drive a strong four-season appeal.
Year-round and summer
- Sports and leisure centre — an indoor pool, fitness and spa area and an international-standard ice rink, exceptional for a village this size.
- EDF Hydrélec museum — France's only museum dedicated to hydroelectricity.
- Cycling and hiking — a noted road-cycling village (women's Tour de France finishes) with extensive Oisans trails.
Family appeal
A small, safe village with a pool, ice rink and cinema, plus direct access to a major domain, makes Vaujany an outstanding family base across both seasons.
Accessibility
For the Oisans, Lyon is the natural airport — around 2 hours (about 140km) — with Grenoble closest at roughly 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 30, and Geneva around 2 hours 30. Direct UK flights serve Lyon and Geneva.
Why Buy in Vaujany
Vaujany suits the buyer who wants a traditional village with town-grade facilities and a major ski domain, at prices well below Alpe d'Huez across the valley. It is small and the village runs are limited, so the main skiing is up the cable car — but for character, exceptional amenities and value into the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine, Vaujany is one of the most distinctive purchases in the Alps.
Browse current Vaujany listings, compare with Oz 3300 and Alpe d'Huez, see the wider Grand Domaine overview, or speak with the Domosno team.
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FAQs
Questions About Vaujany.
What are property prices in Vaujany?
New-build runs from around €255,000 for a one-bedroom to about €650,000 for a four-bedroom, averaging roughly €6,300 per square metre across two programmes — good value for a village with direct cable-car access into the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine. Resale sits broadly around €5,400 per square metre.
What skiing does Vaujany give access to?
A major cable car links Vaujany into the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine — around 250km across eight linked resorts, rising to the Pic Blanc glacier at 3,330m. From the summit drops the Sarenne, marketed as Europe's longest black run at around 16km.
Why does such a small village have so many facilities?
Vaujany receives substantial annual royalties from the EDF Grand'Maison hydro-electric scheme. The commune has used that income to build an indoor pool, an international-standard ice rink, a cinema and a museum of hydroelectricity — facilities far beyond what a village of a few hundred residents could normally support.
Is Vaujany good for rental income?
Yes, and it is twin-season. Winter skiing on the Grand Domaine is complemented by a strong summer of hiking and road cycling — Vaujany has hosted women's Tour de France stages — plus the year-round pool and ice rink, which broaden the calendar.
How far is Vaujany from the airports?
For the Oisans, Lyon is the natural airport at around 2 hours (about 140km), with Grenoble closest at roughly 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 30 and Geneva around 2 hours 30. Direct UK flights serve Lyon and Geneva.
How does Vaujany compare to Alpe d'Huez?
They share the same 250km domain, but Vaujany is a small, traditional, quieter village at lower prices, while Alpe d'Huez is the large, lively, sunny resort. Vaujany suits buyers who want character, exceptional village facilities and value over resort bustle.