Orpierre: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

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The Site d'escalade d'Orpierre climbing area has more than 600 equipped climbing routes with grades ranging from 3 to 8c.

Visitors to Orpierre may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature and Activities

The Via Ferrata de Paturle near Orpierre includes a family course and a sporting course in the immediate vicinity of the village. The family course is 240 m long, takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours and is free of charge; the sporting course is 270 m long.

The Le Suillet hiking route offers experienced hikers views of the Céans Valley and the climbing cliffs of Orpierre. The Sentier botanique du Belleric runs through the Belleric Valley at the foot of the climbing cliffs. Information panels and a QR code provide information about characteristic tree species of the Baronnies.

Culture and History

The historic village of Orpierre can be explored independently at any time free of charge; guided group tours are available on request.

The Église Saint-Julien was destroyed in 1560, rebuilt in 1641 and subsequently restored several times. The church can be visited individually at any time free of charge.

The Écomusée “la vigne autrefois” is located in a former cellar on the Grand'Rue and provides insights into Orpierre's former wine-growing culture. On site, eyewitness accounts can be listened to as audio recordings via a QR code.

Surrounding Area

The Pic de Suillet, the Rochers de Bouzon, the Sommet de Charouille and Le Peydes are peaks in the vicinity of Orpierre.

The Citadelle de Sisteron is a fortress in the wider region surrounding Orpierre. The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Lure is a historical site in the wider region surrounding Orpierre. The Cathédrale Notre-Dame-des-Pommiers de Sisteron is a church in the wider region surrounding Orpierre. Saint-Pierre is a church in the wider region surrounding Orpierre.

To the overarching travel overview: Hautes-Alpes.

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