Résidence le Saphir

Located just 100 metres away from the slopes, Résidence le Saphir offers a unique location for ski enthusiasts. Step out of your apartment, put on your ski boots, and glide effortlessly down the beautiful slopes of Vaujany. With guaranteed snow and an extensive ski area, there is something for everyone there, from beginners to pros.
  • Just 100 metres from the slopes
  • Luxurious and comfortable
  • Centrally located

Room types

2-room apartment (1 bedroom) cabin
for 2 to 6 persons
  • surface approx. 40-52m²
  • number of beds: 6
  • balcony
  • kitchenette
  • (mini) fridge
  • hotplate
  • (mini)oven
  • microwave
  • coffee machine
  • kettle
  • toaster
  • dishwasher
  • raclette grill
  • television (flat screen)
  • (living) room(s): 2 sleeping places (1 x two persons sleeping couch)
  • bedroom(s): 1 bedroom
  • 1st bedroom: 2 sleeping places (1 x double bed)
  • cabin(s) (cabin 1: 2 sleeping places (1 bunkbed (2 x single bed)))
  • separate toilet
  • bathroom(s): 1 bathroom
  • bathroom 1: bath or shower
3-room apartment (2 bedrooms) type A premium
for 2 to 6 persons
  • surface approx. 70m²
  • number of beds: 6
  • balcony
  • kitchenette
  • (mini) fridge
  • hotplate
  • (mini)oven
  • microwave
  • coffee machine
  • kettle
  • dishwasher
  • television
  • (living) room(s): 2 sleeping places (1 x two persons sleeping couch)
  • bedroom(s): 2 bedrooms
  • 1st bedroom: 2 sleeping places (1 x double bed)
  • 2nd bedroom: 2 sleeping places (1 x double bed)
3-room apartment (2 bedrooms) type B standard
for 2 to 8 persons
  • surface approx. 55m²
  • number of beds: 8
  • balcony
  • kitchenette
  • (mini) fridge
  • hotplate
  • (mini)oven
  • microwave
  • coffee machine
  • kettle
  • toaster
  • dishwasher
  • raclette grill
  • television (flat screen)
  • (living) room(s): 2 sleeping places (1 x two persons sleeping couch)
  • bedroom(s): 2 bedrooms
  • 1st bedroom: 2 sleeping places (1 x double bed)
  • 2nd bedroom: 2 sleeping places (1 x double bed)
  • cabin(s) (cabin 1: 2 sleeping places (1 bunkbed (2 x single bed)))
  • separate toilet
  • bathroom(s): 2 bathrooms
  • bathroom 1: bath
  • bathroom 2: shower
3-room apartment (2 bedrooms) type C premium
for 2 to 8 persons
  • surface approx. 77m²
  • number of beds: 8
  • balcony
  • kitchenette
  • (mini) fridge
  • hotplate
  • (mini)oven
  • microwave
  • coffee machine
  • kettle
  • toaster
  • dishwasher
  • raclette grill
  • television (flat screen)
  • (living) room(s): 2 sleeping places (1 x two persons sleeping couch)
  • bedroom(s): 2 bedrooms
  • 1st bedroom: 2 sleeping places (1 x double bed)
  • 2nd bedroom: 2 sleeping places (1 x double bed)
  • cabin(s) (cabin 1: 2 sleeping places (1 bunkbed (2 x single bed)))

Board basis

Room only

Location and surroundings

In the centre
Distance to ski piste approx. 100 metres
Distance to ski lift approx. 100 metres

Facilities

General Information
  • parking
  • baby cot: for all guests with age up to 1 (incl.) year, on request (free of charge) (to be mentioned at reservation)
  • children's chair in the room: on request (free of charge) (to be mentioned at reservation)
  • linen package (bed linen and bath towels): (included in the package price)
  • wireless internet available in the room: (included in the package price)
  • final cleaning (kitchen excl.): (included in the package price)
  • beds made on arrival: (included in the package price)
Mandatory additional costs
  • tourist tax: (to be paid at resort, obligated)
Deposit
  • deposit: (to be paid at resort, obligated)

Vaujany

The quaint French mountain village of Vaujany has a wonderful atmosphere, and is located in the vast ski area of the Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine. There are several lifts that have direct access to the resort, and within just 8 minutes you can reach an altitude of 2800m. This is the largest cable car system in the world, with a carrying capacity of up to 160 people. This cable car takes you all the way back down to Vaujany, as it is not possible to ski down.

Skiing in Vaujany

Vaujany is in part of the Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine ski area. All together this area has over 250km of ski slopes. It has a great mix of green, blue, red and black slopes so it is perfect for skier/snowboarders of all levels. The area has a glacier, and the highest point is at 3330m. This means that has a high chance of snow through the whole winter season. The Alpe d’Huez area also includes the resorts Oz, Auris-en-Oisans and Alpe d’Huez.

The Resort

Whilst this village normally only has a population of around 200 inhabitants, you will find a few lively bars, a nightclub, a pizzeria and a supermarket. The bars and the nightclub provide a surprisingly lively après-ski environment.

Vaujany

  • Small and compact ski village
  • One of the largest gondolas in the world
  • Skiing to your heart's content

Map

Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski

Skiing in Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski

Ski holidays in Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski take place in an area known as ‘the island in the sun’. The area is blessed with an average of 300 sunny days per year and many pistes are located on the sunny south side of the area, making a ski holiday in Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski one of the best locations for snowy slopes and long, sunny days.

Ski holidays in Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski offer over 238km of pistes with access to 84 lifts meaning even the most frequent skiers and snowboarders will be spoilt for choice. With more than 325 snow cannons, there is nearly always plenty of snow on the pistes and, if not, the Des Rousses glacier provides an excellent snow-sure skiing terrain. The villages of Alpe d’Huez, Oz en Oisans, Auris en Oisans, Vaujany en Villard Reculas are all part of this great ski region.

For experienced snowboarding and skiing routes, La Piste de Sarenne awaits on the Pic Blanc at an incredible altitude of 3330m. This is the longest descent in Europe and a truly unique experience. Skiing down a total of 16 uninterrupted kilometres with an altitude different of 1450m is bound to appeal and test everyone.

A half pipe has been built on the piste of Premier Tronçon which is perfect for those looking to go snowboarding and freestyle skiing in Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski. Next to that, there are countless off-piste descents waiting to be conquered by freestyle skiers and snowboarders. Thanks to the steady snow record freestyle skiing in Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski has become more and more popular over the recent years. The 50km of cross-country skiing tracks are made up on blue and red pistes.

Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski

  • More than 250 kilometers of ski slopes
  • Skiing on the Des Rousses glacier
  • Challenging ski area for every skier

Location and surroundings

In the centre
Distance to ski piste approx. 100 metres
Distance to ski lift approx. 100 metres

Practical information

Capital:
The capital of France is Paris

Time:

France is one hour ahead of the UK (GMT+1).

Language:

The official language is French.

Money:

The euro (€) is the official currency of France

Emergency number:

The local emergency number is 112.

Service charge (tip) in restaurants and bars :

It is not likely that the service charger will be added to the bill automatically. If you are pleased with the service you can round off or leave a tip of 10%.

Power:

The voltage is 220 and the socket is different compared to the general UK sockets. You can buy an European adapter in most airports and supermarkets.

Mobile:

A UK mobile phone should work in France. The setup for this may differ per provider, so it is best to inquire about this before hand.

Safety on the slopes:

In France, wearing a helmet is not mandatory but recommended (especially for children). In ski classes (for all ages), it is often compulsory.

Travel documents:

You must be in possession of a valid passport in order to travel to France.

Food and Drinks:

Cheese, croissants, baguettes and wine! It is possible to drink tap water.

Opening hours:

As a general rule, the shops are open on Monday/Friday from 09:00 to 19:00. However, some shops may close over lunchtime. On Sunday and Monday, a selection of shops are closed. Some supermarkets are open on Sunday mornings.

Public Holidays: 

Christmas Day:  25 December, 2014 (Thursday)

Boxing Day: 26 December, 2014 (Friday)

New Year’s Day:  1 January, 2015 (Thursday)

Good Friday: 3 April, 2015

Easter Sunday: 5 April, 2015

Easter Monday: 6 April, 2015

 

Travelling by car:
Most motorways in France require you to pay a toll fee. The Pas Piccolo San Bernardo is closed the whole winter (November - June). Always check the locat weather reports before departing.

In some cities and towns it is obligaroty to have a "environmentsl sticker". It is not possible to buy these stickers en route. You will have to order them online before you leave home. French authorities advise you to print out the form and the confirmation of the sticker if it does not arrive at your home in time. You can find the form on:
https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/demande-ext/cgu

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Flight information

You will fly into Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Flight times can be seen during the booking process, based on your choice of regional airport.

 

Transfer

In the booking steps it is possible to book a transfer. If you book a transfer via Sunweb, it will be a shared transfer to and from the resort. The average transfer time to Vaujany is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. For additional information about the transfer, click here.

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Lift pass, lessons and ski/board hire

An Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski (Ski+) pass is included in the holiday price.

You can see the surcharges and discounts for extending your ski pass or no ski pass in step 1 (preferences) of the booking process. If a child or senior discount applies, this will be shown in step 2 (price overview). Would you like to know which ski pass is included in your travel time? View our FAQ here .

Ski passes for children up to 4 years old are free. This discount can be found in the calculation of your travel sum. Identification is required when collecting your ski pass.

Any surcharges and discounts are only valid upon booking. Other rates are applied locally. It is not possible to redeem your ski pass on another day onsite. An extension of your ski pass can often be booked as an extra; you will find the price for this further in the booking process. A discount for “no ski pass” can also be found during the booking process.

You can specify ski and snowboard rental directly when booking. Check out our FAQ  for more information about equipment rental.

The following equipment can be booked:

Bronze

This equipment is ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is particularly manoeuvrable, so it makes turning and braking easy. Parallel skiing is also possible with these skis.

Silver

This is ideal equipment for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is manoeuvrable and suitable for cutting corners sharply. Even at high speeds, these skis provide great performance.

Gold

These skis and snowboards are made of high-quality material and are perfect for experienced skiers. They can also be used by skiers who have mastered parallel skiing. This comfortable equipment is suitable for all track types and snow conditions.

Diamond

These are high performance skis and snowboards with the latest technology and are suitable for the most experienced skiers.

TIP:
Tell our rental partner your exact requirements (e.g., off-piste skiing) so that they can help you select the right equipment.
You cannot book lessons in advance. You can arrange this yourself onsite.

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