Orpierre

Orpierre

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TownOrpierreNossage-et-Bénévent at 5.8 km (7 min)
Insee code05097Sainte-Colombe at 6.6 km (8 min)
Postcode05700Lagrand at 6.6 km (7 min)
Latitude44.3140590Étoile-Saint-Cyrice at 7.3 km (8 min)
Longitude5.6934889Eyguians at 7.6 km (8 min)
AltitudeFrom 619 to 1323 metersSaléon at 8.1 km (9 min)
Surface27.57 km²Villebois-les-Pins at 8.4 km (10 min)
Population323 inhabitantsLaborel at 9.2 km (10 min)
Density11 inhabitants/km²Trescléoux at 12 km (13 min)
National labelLaragne-Montéglin at 13.4 km (14 min)
Chief townGap (at 53 km, 56 min)Saint-Genis at 13.7 km (14 min)
DepartmentHautes-AlpesMéreuil at 17.1 km (17 min)
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Orpierre, located in the Valley Buëch (12 km from Laragne), south of the Hautes-Alpes, between Drome and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is a charming medieval village, 700 meters above sea level.

You will discover old alleys, old houses on the Route des Princes of Orange, a flora and fauna still intact in a single framework.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The High Street paved.
  • His drailles and walkways.
  • His old doors.
  • The house of Prince.
  • The museum on the Vine.
  • Several pigeon mark his territory. They recall his southern charm.
  • Climbing: Orpierre, with an early climbing French, classified as "international landmark", has over 500 channels of level 3-8 c.
  • Hiking and mountain biking: located on the GR946, the village offers many hiking departures, including the "Tower of Baronnies country", and marked bike trails.
  • Pool in the months of July and August the municipal pool allows swimming for all ages.
  • Botanical Trail: Exploring species characteristic of the region.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Orpierre

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Digital Photo Contest "Orpierre in Pictures" July 14 each year.
  • Votive festival the second weekend of August.
  • Fruit market former All Saints: the last Sunday of October.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Visit Méouge Gorge (one of the wonders of the Hautes-Alpes, Natura 2000 site).
  • Tour of sundials.
  • Chapel of St. Cyrice historical monument.
  • Forest Beynaves: 2 courses arranged accessible to disabled people and strollers to the discovery of the butterfly glade and forest trail of Pineraie.
  • Various water activities (swimming, canoeing, fishing ...).
  • Baptisms and paragliding, hang.
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 14°C - Max. 30°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 11°C - Max. 27°C
Tuesday 5 June
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Apartment with 1 bedroom  
Trescléoux
Overlooking the village house of character entirely restored in 1862 with a magnificent view overlooking the plain alentour. Entrée by the covered terrace. A very large suite for 2-4...
Located 4.5 km from Orpierre70 € the double room 
Le Soustet des Auches  
Serres
At the heart of the historic village of Serres, Bornia welcomes you in a medieval manor house. It opens three B & B rooms classified 3 ears and Charming Ecogîte. You will be seduced...
Located 12.9 km from Orpierre89 € the double room 
Les Glycines  
Mison
For availability, please check the calendar on our website! Les Glycines is located on the outskirts of the village of Mison-les-Armands. It is a former hotel-café-restaurant dating...
Located 13.8 km from OrpierreFrom 70 € to 80 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite meublé orpierre  
9.6
Orpierre
Large studio 35 m² equipped for 3/4 persons with a double bed, single bed, a cot is available. M.onde kitchenette with, refrigerator, gas cooker-oven. A bathroom with sink, shower,...
Located in Orpierre200 € per week 
Gite meublé orpierre  
9.6
Orpierre
Grand t3 80 m ² equipped for 6/8 persons in the ground to fit new villa. 1st bedroom: one double bed. 2em room: two single beds two beds superimpose one place. Large living room (30...
Located in OrpierreFrom 400 € to 500 € per week 
Gite saint martin
Lachau
Village house, completely renovated. Residence, TV, DVD player, kitchen. Two bedrooms: one double bed, sleeps five seconds. Bathroom and toilet. Cellar (storage bikes). Paragliding...
Located 10.2 km from OrpierreFrom 300 € to 500 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping des princes d'orange    
8.7
Orpierre
Located on the hillside, the site of the Princes of Orange overlooks the village of Orpierre country of golden sun and sky lavender. Its 124 sites and defined shadows are spread over...
Located in OrpierreFrom 19.50 € to 26.50 € per day 
Camping la source   
9.5
Saint-Pierre-d'Argençon
Aire Naturelle campsite located in the heart of the High Buech. 2 hectares of woodland and meadow, shady, calm and with 300 days of sunshine a year. La Source is one of only 100 campsites...
Located 24 km from Orpierre10 € per day 
Camping La Garrigue  
La Faurie
In the Hautes Alpes in Grenoble 1 hour and 30 minutes from Gap, situated between mountain, river and forest Upper Buëch, a site that will not fail to seduce you with its beauty, sunshine...
Located 24 km from Orpierre15.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Logis Le Ceans     
7.8
Orpierre
This former farmhouse converted in a hotel welcomes you in a family setting, in the heart of a typically country building. Laze and idle the time away amid a countryside already full...
Located in OrpierreRoom from 48 €
Le Bas Rousset 
Laragne-Montéglin
This renovated farmhouse is ideally located for exploring the hilltop villages of Sisteron and Ventavon, a 20-minute drive away. It offers views of Mount Chabre and an outdoor swimming...
Located 9.9 km from OrpierreRoom from 65 €
Fifi Moulin     
8.6
Serres
Fifi Moulin is a traditional hotel set in the medieval town of Serres, just 300 metres from the train station. Free Wi-Fi access and a flat-screen TV are provided in the guest rooms....
Located 12.8 km from OrpierreRoom from 51 €

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