Camping Les Noyers

Not so keen on climbing? Or just here for the views over the lush local lands? There are still plenty of things do in Orpierre and around besides scale the crags. Stroll around Sisteron’s medieval citadel (25 minutes’ drive), a particularly pretty sight backed by the huge Rocher de la Baume rock, wandering up to the top for vistas over the village’s orange roofs below. Descend down into said settlement to pick up hiking maps from the tourist office – trekkers will want to wend their way past the fields, prairies, woodland-covered hills and rocky outcrops in this scenic area. More nature is at the Méouge gorges (25 minutes); roam by the river here, taking a dip in aqua-coloured pools or drenching yourself under the cascades if the sun’s out. And if you want some especially tip-top views? Drive towards Saint-André-de-Rosans to see fields full of lavender as far as the eye can see (in early summer), or better yet, fly high with the help of the Site Paragliding De Mison (25 minutes). To top it all off, learn about other Baronnies’ soaring creatures at the House of Vultures exhibition room (50 minutes).