Surrounding area

World Centre for Hang Gliding on the mountain of Chabre, height of summit 1300 metres. See www.flylaragne.com for more information.

Rock Climbing Centre at Orpierre with more than 600 routes for all levels - from beginners to experienced. More information at www.planetmountain.com

Sisteron and its Citadelle. See www.provenceweb.fr for more information.

Fresh water canoeing at Béynon: various itineraries, day trip or shorter.

Several riding centres offer pony trekking.

Via Ferrata of La Grand Fistoire, near Sisteron. See www.viaferrata.org for more information.

Visit the Gorge d'Agnielle.