The village of Sainte-Colombe is situated on a rocky spur at the foot of the ridges of the Montagne de Chabre and is not visible from the road. The Forêt de Beynaves lies mostly within the municipality of Sainte-Colombe and partly in Orpierre.
Renting a holiday apartment in Sainte-Colombe can be part of your personal travel planning.
Nature
The Forêt de Beynaves is classified as an Espace Naturel Sensible; its ecological importance is recognised through its ZNIEFF designation. The GR 946, which connects Serres with Sisteron, runs through the forest.
From Beynaves, a path just under 1.5 km long leads to the ridge of Chabre. From there, the panorama extends from Mont Ventoux to the Écrins. Le Pas de Sainte-Colombe is a relatively easy hike that provides quick access to the ridge of Chabre and offers views of the Céans Valley and the village of Sainte-Colombe.
Trails
Sainte-Colombe is the starting point for hikes on foot and by mountain bike. The Sentier forestier de la Pineraie (No. 23) is accessible to wheelchair users and pushchairs. It is a 1,700 m-long educational circular trail in the Forêt de Beynaves, where visitors can discover a protected natural area.
Culture
The Cadran solaire de Sainte-Colombe sundial on the façade of the church bears the Occitan inscription “L'ora e la pes Santa Couroumba te baila” (“May Sainte-Colombe grant you time and peace”).
The Route des Princes d’Orange passes through the hamlet of Bégües in the municipality of Sainte-Colombe. This 107 km-long tourist route connects Orange and Orpierre through the landscapes of Vaucluse, Drôme and Hautes-Alpes.
