Orpierre

Orpierre

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
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)
Population375 inhabitantsLaborel at 9.2 km (10 min)
Density13 inhabitants/km²Trescléoux at 12 km (13 min)
National labelSaint-Genis at 13.7 km (14 min)
Chief townGap (at 53 km, 56 min)Méreuil at 17.1 km (17 min)
DepartmentHautes-AlpesChanousse at 17.7 km (19 min)
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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.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Two-seat paraglider flight in Provençale Drôme Sports sensationsFrom 70 € to 120 €Mévouillon (19.9 km)
Relaxation massage and well-being treatmentsWellbeingFrom 35 € to 60 €Sisteron (24 km)
Visit a dairy farmLocal flavoursFreeReilhanette (27 km)

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WEATHER
Wednesday 19 June
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Thursday 20 June
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Friday 21 June
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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...
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On the road of the Princes of Orange. Cottage at the foot of Quiquillon: Valley buech (tourist label) Large studio 35 m² equipped for 3/4 persons with a double bed, a single bed, a...
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CAMPSITES 
Camping des princes d'orange    
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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...
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Camping la source   
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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...
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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...
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HOTELS
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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....
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Hôtel des Alpes     
8
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Hôtel des Alpes is 40 minutes from the Super-Dévoluy Ski Station. It offers rooms overlooking the courtyard and mountains and private parking with free garages. This hotel offers elegantly...
Located 13 km from OrpierreRoom from 53 €

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