Refine your search for walks in Orpierre
Orpierre walks
Le Suillet at the start of the village of Orpierre
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.47 mi
+2,087 ft
-2,083 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Orpierre (Hautes-Alpes)
This beautiful hike offers lovely views of the Céans and Blaisance valleys and the legendary cliffs of Orpierre, which make this village an exceptional climbing site.
Orpierre - Trescléoux
Visorando Member
5.71 mi
+2,110 ft
-2,270 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Orpierre (Hautes-Alpes)
A short but very pretty stage, especially the second part. The exit from Orpierre, via the heights, is fantastic, thanks to the bird's eye view of the narrow village nestled in the cliffs. After Le Suillet, a beautiful ridge and a memorable passage through the black marl, the GR® passes by the Mont Garde lodge.
Rocher Saint Michel in Orpierre
5.27 mi
+1,745 ft
-1,742 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Orpierre (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful, fairly shaded walk with plenty of lovely views. The 360° panorama at the summit is remarkable. Everything is very well marked and signposted. Some sections are very steep, especially on the descent.
Montagne de Chabre starting from Sainte-Colombe
5.01 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,312 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Colombe (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely walk along this ridge separating the Céans valley to the north and the Méouge valley to the south.
The balconies of Sainte-Colombe
4.19 mi
+873 ft
-873 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colombe (Hautes-Alpes)
This 6-kilometre walk from the village of Sainte-Colombe (with a single exposed climb of about 1.8 km) offers aerial views of Sainte-Colombe and the surrounding landscapes (Céans valley, Adrech rocks and Dévoluy) along the Chabre ridge via a flat, shaded hillside path.
A variation halfway through is possible to reduce the route to around 4 kilometres.
Balcon de Sainte-Colombe via the Col de Saint-Ange
6.39 mi
+1,726 ft
-1,722 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Colombe (Hautes-Alpes)
From the village of Sainte-Colombe, nestled against its rock, set off on a varied route to discover magnificent 360° panoramic views.
Chabre Mountain
4.38 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,339 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Barret-sur-Méouge (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a lovely walk to discover the Montagne de Chabre, which offers beautiful scenery, especially along the ridge. You can see many hang-gliders heading towards Les Espranons.
Trescléoux - Serres
11.13 mi
+3,054 ft
-2,959 ft
7h 45
Moderate
Departure from Trescléoux (Hautes-Alpes)
A grand finale for this revisited Tour des Baronnies. Along the ridges of Aumage and Eyglière, the peaks of Dévoluy and Écrins have never seemed so close. The Buëch Valley stretches out below us, and the 360° views allow us to retrace the path we have travelled over the last seven days: Serre de la Bouisse, Chamouse, Chabre and other peaks emerge on the horizon, bringing back fond memories.
Saléon Plateau
4.37 mi
+623 ft
-636 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saléon (Hautes-Alpes)
A pleasant walk with no real difficulty provided the ground is dry. The route offers plenty of variety, taking in the banks of the Céans, the forest and then cultivated fields, whilst offering beautiful scenery. What’s more, everything is very well signposted.
Méouge Gorges circular loop via L'Ourse
7.04 mi
+2,467 ft
-2,464 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Barret-sur-Méouge (Hautes-Alpes)
A very pleasant and wilder alternative, with superb views, is the classic circular route of the Gorges de la Méouge, which avoids the long return journey on roads.
Gorge de la Méouge - Crête Saint-Cyr
13.07 mi
+3,930 ft
-3,914 ft
9h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Avez (Hautes-Alpes)
Tour des Gorges de la Méouge au départ de Saint-Pierre-Avez en traversant l'intégralité de la crête de la Montage de Saint-Cyr, afin de réaliser un itinéraire un peu plus sportif.
Summit of La Platte
6.65 mi
+2,625 ft
-2,602 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Avez (Hautes-Alpes)
Facing Pic Saint-Cyr, for the curious, there is a summit off the beaten track where you can enjoy a 360° panorama. You can see the Lure mountain, the Buëch valley, the peaks and valleys of the Baronnies Provençales and much more.
The Méouge Gorges
7.43 mi
+1,936 ft
-1,932 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf-de-Chabre (Hautes-Alpes)
Hiking through gorges is always a pleasure, and in the Méouge Gorges, it is a real delight.
Along the Méouge Gorges with a return via Pierre Grosse
6.50 mi
+2,087 ft
-2,116 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf-de-Chabre (Hautes-Alpes)
Immerse yourself in the refreshing atmosphere of the Méouge Gorges and the forest that covers its southern slopes.Starting from the Roman bridge, this route follows the course of the river via theGRP®® Sud de Buëch-Méouge (Baronnies Provençales Regional Park), then climbs into the woods of Pierre Grosse to overlook the gorges, offering several viewpoints.
Note that some people prefer to do it in the opposite direction so they can finish by cooling off in the Méouge!
Riou Gorges via the Castle
4.57 mi
+787 ft
-758 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Genis (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely walk offering great variety in terms of the surroundings and the paths taken: marl, cliffs, forest, viewpoints and steep riverbanks.
Riou Gorges and Revuaire summit
7.51 mi
+2,119 ft
-2,100 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genis (Hautes-Alpes)
A varied loop in the Baronnies Provençales, which runs through pretty gorges and then to a summit with beautiful panoramic views.
Pas de Jubéo via the Riou Gorges
8.20 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,257 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genis (Hautes-Alpes)
The Riou gorges and their numerous pools offer a remarkable natural spectacle and a pleasant way to cool off. And as you approach the Jubéo pass, you might think you're on the road to the explosive film "The Wages of Fear".
Izon-la-Bruisse - Orpierre
10.38 mi
+2,008 ft
-3,186 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Izon-la-Bruisse (Drôme)
Another beautiful stage to reach the medieval village of Orpierre, surrounded by its famous cliffs. Straddling the Céans and Méouge valleys, this time it is the endless, narrow Chabre ridge that serves as the guiding thread for the hike, culminating in the picturesque Col Saint-Ange and its climbing walls.
From Izon-la-Bruisse to Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze via Perty and Arsuc
15.21 mi
+2,329 ft
-3,678 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Izon-la-Bruisse (Drôme)
This is the third and final stage of a three-day tour of the Méouge and Ouvèze ridges. You first pass through the western face of the Montagne de Chamouse, with its magnificent beech forests, before reaching the remarkable Col de Perty. Then, you'll follow the ridge for several kilometres via the summit of Arsuc and Serre de Charbouisse, enjoying breathtaking views of the Alps and the Ouvèze valley. The last third of the day allows you to explore the hamlets of the valley, in a pretty rural setting.
The Crête de Chabre loop via Eygalayes and Ballons
11.67 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,136 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Izon-la-Bruisse (Drôme)
This is the second stage of a three-day circuit on the crests of the Méouge and Ouvèze rivers. Starting and ending in Izon-la-Bruisse, the route passes through the two pretty villages of Eygalayes and Ballons before reaching the Crête de Chabre for a splendid view of the Dévoluy, the Écrins and the Ventoux.
From Izon-la-Bruisse to Les Damias
12.63 mi
+2,710 ft
-2,963 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Izon-la-Bruisse (Drôme)
The third stage of the Tour de la Méouge, passing through the three pretty villages of Eygalayes, Lachau and Éourres. More beautiful panoramic views of the Southern Alps, as well as a charming pastoral and rural atmosphere.
The Chamouse mountain in a circular route from Izon-la-Bruisse
7.09 mi
+1,739 ft
-1,749 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Izon-la-Bruisse (Drôme)
This is the second stage of the Tour de la Méouge, which you can skip but which is so beautiful! It's a distillation of the nature of the Baronnies Provençales, from the sunny Provençal adret with its aromatic scents to the humid beech forests, passing through pastures and lavender fields. A wild atmosphere and breathtaking views are guaranteed, especially on the Chamouse ridges.
The Pic de Saint-Cyr
6.24 mi
+2,533 ft
-2,503 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Antonaves (Hautes-Alpes)
The ascent and descent of this peak take place through the forest, whilst the section between the two follows a stunning ridge route.Note: following reports from several hikers, it is preferable on the return journey to follow the yellow markings indicating the direction of Antonaves.
Tour of the Méouge in the Baronnies Provençales
46.14 mi
+12,037 ft
-12,129 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Antonaves (Hautes-Alpes)
From the magnificent Méouge Gorges to the spectacular Chabre and Saint-Cyr ridges, via the summit of the Chamouse mountain and Provençal villages such as Lachau and Eourres, this walking route around the Méouge allows you to experience the essence of the Baronnies Provençales Regional Nature Park. This little-visited valley alternates between fields of lavender and rocky slopes, Scots pine forests and stunning beech woods, pastoral paths and ridges offering exceptional panoramic views.
From Antonaves to Izon-la-Bruisse via the Méouge Gorges
16.76 mi
+5,105 ft
-3,675 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Antonaves (Hautes-Alpes)
The first stage of the Tour de la Méouge gets off to a beautiful start with a complete crossing of the Gorges de la Méouge. It then passes through Barret-sur-Méouge before reaching the Crête de Chabre for a splendid panorama of the Dévoluy, the Écrins and the Ventoux. Then you arrive at the remote hamlet of Izon-la-Bruisse with its spectacular view. It is possible to split the stage in two (recommended in case of high temperatures or bad weather and depending on the level of the participants) by spending the night at the Ferme de l'Ubac, before Barret-sur-Méouge.
From Damias to Antonaves
9.66 mi
+2,484 ft
-3,743 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Éourres (Hautes-Alpes)
The fourth stage of the Tour de la Méouge, featuring two ridge walks as a bonus to round off this trek in style. From Chanteduc, you can look back and see much of the route you’ve covered since the start, and from Saint-Cyr, you’ll have a commanding view over the Buech and Durance valleys. In between, the forests are magnificent.