Family Activity Holidays in the Alps: Unforgettable Adventures for the Whole Family with BeyondBeach – in the Mountains !
BRAND NEW FOR SUMMER 2025
A brilliant ALTERNATIVE to a beach holiday.
Susy & James, the founders of BB, and their family have been coming to the Alps every summer for the last 10 years. It holds a special place in their hearts, away from the hustle and bustle of the French Mediterranean coastline, and with so many activities to choose from – in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Utter bliss.
The Alps are undoubtedly the place to be for outdoor enthusiasts searching for a bit action and adventure. Especially good for families during the summer months, with great weather, stunning scenery and so much to do, right on your doorstep.
With plenty to keep you busy you will find a great choice of activities from high alpine hiking, wonderful and demanding road cycling, unrivalled mountain biking, white water rafting, climbing, via ferrata and even summer skiing all of which come with spectacular scenery.
The SIMPLE things in LIFE
If you are in search of a more relaxing holiday, then you will discover that the Alps in the summer remain one of the best kept secrets. Spend relaxing days out in the flowery Alpine meadows. Take in the fresh mountain air and stunning scenery whilst getting the overwhelming feeling that you are untouchable on top of the world!
The relaxed pace of the mountain towns and the outstanding beauty of the mountains with their dramatic skyline of rugged peaks and glaciers is hard to beat. Spoil yourself after a tough day on the bike, or an arduous climb on the mountain. Our chalet options will allow you to unwind and relax after whatever kind of day you have had. There really is something for everyone!
Our BEAUTIFUL Chalet in Vaujany
Welcome to MAISON Rostaing, a combination of three adjacent chalets in La Villette de Vaujany. Sleeps up to 26 in 13 seperate bedrooms.
A perfect ALPINE environment
The complex was created from an old Alpine farm house, that has been beautifully converted and meticulously restored. Over the three properties there’s as much of the original stone and wood as possible, reminding you of its roots.
The complex has a large private garden, perfect for groups and families wanting to play garden games and BBQ into the sunset. There is enough space in the dining room for up to 26 adults, so plenty of space when the sun goes down.
MAISON Rostaing provides the perfect base for your alpine holiday; a great location, somewhere to relax and unwind, world famous cycling, walking and trail running routes on your doorstep, breathtaking landscape and scenery, an equal blend of activities for all and space and surroundings that inspire doing nothing at all, great food, local tipples as well as history and traditions a-plenty.
About Vaujany
Vaujany, with 300 days of sunshine per year, is paradise for walking and multi-activity holidays in the French Alps. The famous walking route GR54 starts and finishes in Bourg d’Oisans below and passes through the hills and valleys only a few miles away, through the Ecrins National Park.
In the summer months Vaujany transforms back to its centuries old farming roots with locals going about their business. Smell the beautiful meadow flowers and fresh mountain air, and listen to the gentle, almost meditational, clang of cow bells on the pastures above while La Fare waterfall, now set free of its frozen state, tumbles down the rock face opposite.
Feel at home in Vaujany, the perfect alpine mountain resort in the Oisans.
- A small friendly traditional community
- Blessed with outstanding modern facilities and infrastructure
- Safe streets to stroll around and excellent local shops
- Four charming bars to seek out, perfect for a sunset aperitif
- Great village restaurants
- Fantastic leisure centres including swimming pool, bowling, ice skating and gym
What’s included ?
Our team organise all your activities and provide just enough catering options & support to really make it a holiday, but without the fuss.
- Discovery Pass (1 swimming pool entrance, 1 ice rink entrance, 1 guided climb to the Alpette, 1 mountain bike initiation session with guide, 15 minute pony ride, ½ day hike with guide, 1 hour archery lesson).
- Espace Nature just a few hundred meters from the chalet you can enjoy this amazing space, dedicated to children, families, and fun. It is a huge playground offering a multitude of sports and activities including – tennis, basketball, archery, frisbee-golf, petanque, water games, a natural pool, zip line, boules court, giant slides, and much more. There is also a Bike Park offering a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities, a pump track, a fun loop track with banked bends, and a mini ramp to brush up on your tricks.
- Daily Yoga session at the chalet
- Daily Hikes & Runs self-guided on the many well marked routes from the chalet
- Lift Pass – a lift pass for 4 days
- Via Ferrata – from Vaujany (if you require a guide it’s extra)
- Swimming – mountain lake swimming (brrrrrr)
- White Water Rafting – 1 session inc. travel (if required) at nearby Veneon Eaux Vives.
- Kids Clubs – see below
- 7 nights chalet accommodation
- All breakfasts & afternoon tea/cakes
- 2 evening BBQ’s
- BeyondBeach host
Bikes – are not included as many guests tend to drive out with their own preferred bikes. We can however organise local hire of road bikes, mountain bikes and E-bikes for a discounted rate.
Transfers – if you do decide to fly we can arrange, for a supplement, great value private transfers to Vaujany.
Kids Clubs
The children’s clubs in Vaujany are included in the holiday. They are very active with professionally accompanied activities. The clubs are open Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00. The club is split into 2 groups, based on ages. Les Randonneurs” (6-11 year olds), “Les Alpinistes” (12-16 year olds).
The list of things to do in summer is quite remarkable! The clubs aim to take full advantage of the range of facilities Vaujany has to offer; nature, the modern swimming and leisure centre, fantastic picnic spots and often include a chance for older kids to experience a night out under the stars.
During the week, the kids will experience a whole host of professionally accompanied, inclusive activities. Most families tend to meet up for lunch.
- Tennis
- Archery
- Climbing
- Kayaking
- Alpine excursions
- Swimming
- Boulles
- Mountain Biking
- Horse riding
- Cycling
- Via Ferrata
- Adventure Park
Getting there – LOW CARBON travel options
Car
The majority of our summer guests drive from the UK and you’ll benefit from a car when on holiday to take full advantage of the splendid French Alps setting, and probably bring your own bikes with you.
Vaujany is an hour from Grenoble and only 570 miles from Calais (of which 535 miles is motorway). It is certainly doable in a day. However, why not enjoy the scenic drive on the way down? Reims, Dijon or Lyon make for interesting stop-offs if you prefer to break up the journey.
Train
Grenoble is a mere three hours by TGV from Paris – it couldn’t be easier! It makes for such a hassle free, quick way of arriving in the French Alps. There are plenty of car hire firms right by the train station in Grenoble and in just over an hour you can be in Vaujany alpine mountain resort and in your chalet! Check out Eurostar for the latest prices/availability.
Fly
The closest airports to Vaujany / Alpe d’Huez during the summer months are Lyon and Geneva. Both airports are serviced by British Airways, Easjet and other major airlines from the UK. Cars can easily be hired from both airports
Planning a Family Activity Holiday in the Alps with BeyondBeach
- How to Book – all the holiday details, prices and more will soon be available on our website. You’ll be able to book on-line.
- Pack Wisely: Depending on the activities you have planned, make sure to pack appropriate clothing, footwear, and equipment. Don’t forget essentials like sunscreen, rash vests, sun hats, and good footwear. Pack light however, as in the summer months you’ll only really need bike gear, shorts, T-shirts and swimwear. The weather can change quickly in the Alps though so be prepared and throw in a fleece.
- Stay Flexible: While it’s important to have a plan, be open to unexpected opportunities and changes. Sometimes the best experiences happen when you least expect them. Be prepared to adapt your planned activities based on weather conditions and any unforeseen circumstances. All our alpine activities are of course weather dependent but usually it’s warm and sunny in August.
- Travel with a low carbon option : We encourage you to drive or take the train. Both really easy options and great for the planet. There are lots of options but plan ahead to get the best availability.
