Cycle Alpe d’Huez, Col du Galibier, Col du Glandon, La Marmotte - make Vaujany your perfect base.

Ski Peak offers you the chance to complete an incredible 15% of the world’s best climbs in one week*

Every rider, pro or amateur, dreams of going head to head with the 21 hairpins of the amazing Alpe d’Huez climb or completing the incredible La Marmotte or indeed taking on any of the numerous Cols that are within easy reach on a Ski Peak holiday. Cycling in the French Alps is must for any rider. In fact the range of famous mountain roads open to you from your Vaujany base is simply outstanding. Of more than 24,500 worldwide climbs rated by the popular international network for active cyclists climbbybike you can take on no less than 3 of the top 20 from the comfort of your Vaujany chalet.

*In other words after a seven day holiday you can complete a massive fifteen percent of the world’s best climbs! Who and where else offers this?

It is little wonder then, that thanks to its convenient location - we are on the Col du Sabot road, just above the Col du Glandon/Croix de la Fer road and only a quick downhill warm up from the start of the hugely popular cyclosportive Marmotte - and the fantastic facilities for un-winding with the peace that purpose built resorts lack, Vaujany is fast becoming one of the highest rated bases for cycling the Oisans and Grenoble cycling. During the summer somewhat of an international riders community is establishing itself in the village. Those in ‘the know’ from Holland, Belgium, Italy, other parts of France and of course the UK come to Vaujany and return year after year. The dream of cycling in the Alps, lives on and grows stronger.

Cycling in the French Alps is great. But riding out of Vaujany every morning whether to train or compete, is like riding through the annals of cycling history. Saddling up and riding narrow mountain roads to soaring mountain passes, racing down steep hill sides and reaching cool valley floors, the scenery that surrounds the rider is awe-inspiring, the challenges seemingly insurmountable and the satisfaction of completion indescribable. You are following in the tracks of the greats. Participate in the iconic Etape du Tour, and you are literally doing so!

The range of events and challenges available each year is huge and what’s more, it’s growing. From taking on the timed Grimpe de L’Alpe - a 13km mass participation start from Bourg (every Monday and Thursday) up the 21 hairpins to Alpe d’Huez and the Alpe d’Huez climb something every rider surely should attempt at least once in a lifetime – to completing La Marmotte or the local La Vaujany (Master and Senior), there are races to suit every ability throughout the summer. Check out our events calendar to see just how many.

Booking your cycling holiday to Vaujany and cycling the French Alps with Ski Peak lets you access this cyclist’s paradise in wonderful surroundings. Thanks to our experience - 22 years in the same village, comfortable cycling accommodation and dedicated and knowledgeable staff, we would love to be your back-up ‘vehicle’ as you take on the French Alps!

A Cycling Holiday - Why the French Alps?
Why Vaujany? Why Ski Peak?
5 Great reasons...

1. The chance to pitch yourself against legendary climbs and world famous routes.
2. The quantity and quality of great cycling events within easy reach of the village is truly impressive.
3. The huge Saskia garage and the bootroom of La Villette are both lockable, with 24 hour access, dry and plenty spacious enough for you to fettle away to your heart’s content!
4. The inspiration generated by staying in such incredibly beautiful surroundings.
5. Our summer rates are just cheap, cheap, cheap!

Road bike rental with Rose bikes:

Rose manufacturers of TOP OF THE RANGE mountain and road bikes LOVES Vaujany. They came here last year, rented a few of their best MTB and road bikes to the public at knock down prices, whilst putting their new lines through their paces in some of the most challenging French Alps cycling. This year they return with even more MTB and road bikes. Unlike other hire shops with Ski Peak and Rose you are getting state of the art, beautifully maintained bikes. Contact us in advance for help with reservation.