La Colline des Ocres

Walking and cycling trails are easily accessed from La Colline des Ocres – the GR 6, GR 97 and GR 9 all pass through this area (just look out for the red and white markers along the trails). Horse riding is a popular way to get out and about her too; several outfitters within a half-hour drive can hook you up with lessons or treks according to your experience. Lots of local trails cater for cyclists, and there's a BMX park a few minutes away where you can test your off-road skills. If you’d prefer to make like a bird and fly through the trees, take on one of the canopy tours at Colorado Aventures, 15 minutes away. Going higher up still, you can take to the skies with a hot air balloon flight from Roussillon, 25 minutes or so from the site, or go paragliding from Rustrel, 10 minutes away. Those who aren't such fans of heights can instead look up into the skies at the Sirene observatory, half an hour from the site: visit during the day to see the instruments up close or look out for one of the special events to view the night sky.