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Vers les Refuges d'Art en Haute-Provence

  • Mountain Art Collection
  • Geopark immersive experience
  • Traveling hike
  • Nights in Art refuges

Program

Itinerant hike of 6 days and 5 nights, through the art refuges of Andy Goldsworthy. At the heart of the Haute-Provence Geopark, discover the incredible geology around Digne-les-Bains. 6 days accompanied by an approved “Art in the mountains” guide.
Ultra-light autonomous itinerant hike in the Alpes de Haute-Provence: Monges massif, Bès valleys and Bléone valley: 6 days of hiking, and 5 nights with full board (3 nights in a gîte or guest room and 2 nights in art refuges). Difficulty: 3/5, for average level walkers in good physical condition. Average elevation gain per day: 580 meters.

From 30/04/2025 to 05/05/2025. Other dates possible on request for established groups.

The itinerary, day by day*:

Day 1: 12 km – Elevation gain + 610 m; – 600 m
In the morning, go to Digne (time to be specified). Short taxi transfer (10 mins) from Digne to the small village of Courbons. Hike from Courbons to Thoard via the Siron crests and the Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine art refuge. Dinner in Thoard, at the table and guest room La Bannette.

Day 2: 13,5 km – Elevation gain + 830 m; – 730 m
Hike from the village of Thoard to the La Forest Art Refuge via the ridges and the Col de Mounis. Dinner and night in a lost art refuge surrounded by nature.

Day 3: 9,5 km – Elevation gain + 440 m; – 300 m
Hike from La Forest to the village of Saint Geniez via the Dromon chapel, whose crypt contains vestiges of the Roman period. Night at the equestrian lodge in Saint-Geniez.

Day 4: 12,5 km – Elevation gain + 500 m; – 910 m
Short transfer to Feissal by the Sentinelle du Vançon. From Feissal to Barles via the China Ridges, the location of the future China Art Refuge, the Descoure ravine and the windows of Herman de Vries. In Barles, short transfer to the village of Verdaches. Dinner and night at the Flagustelle lodge.

Day 5: 11 km – Elevation gain + 475 m; – 385 m
Descent by bike (very easy) from Verdaches to the Clues du Pérouré via the Clues de Barles and the Sentinelle du Bès. Along the way, works by Johan Foncuberta, Herman de Vries and Paul-Armand Gette. Climb to Vieil Esclangon, to discover the Art Refuge of the same name and three traces of Herman de Vries. Ascent to the viewpoint to contemplate the Esclangon velodrome then descent towards the village of Esclangon. Transfers then short walk
towards the Bellon Farm Art Refuge where we will have dinner and sleep.

Day 6: 3,7 km – Elevation gain + 70 m; – 210 m
Hike from the Bellon Farm Art Refuge to Draix, then transfer to the Thermal Baths Art Refuge
(short walk) near which we will have a picnic. Return to Digne visit to the Gassendi museum with mediation where we
discover Andy Goldsworthy's River of Earth, a work that is part of Refuge d'Art. On certain stays, this
visit can take place on the first day.

* We may have to modify the indicated itinerary: either at the organizational level (problem of overcrowding of accommodation, change in the state of the terrain, landslides, etc.), or directly due to the guide (weather, level of the group, etc.). These modifications are always made in your interest, for your safety and for better comfort.

Admission fees

Admission feesMin.Max.
Adult
740 €Not disclosed

Means of payment accepted

  • Bank / credit card
  • Cheque
  • Bank transfer
Optional: sleeping bag and inflatable mattress: €60 for the duration of the stay – to be reserved on the online registration form.

The price includes

All meals (dinners, picnics and breakfasts); all overnight stays; internal transfers included in the program (Digne-Courbons, St Geniez-Feissal, Le Mousteiret-Digne); the services of the accompanying guide for 6 days; the guided tour of the Gassendi Museum including the entrance fee. In some accommodations, drinks (tea, coffee, wine) are included.

The price does not include

Transportation during the stay for personal convenience, drinks in certain accommodations, personal expenses (telephone calls, etc.). Cancellation assistance insurance.

Book

Reservation by phone: 04 75 22 07 62
The highlights of this trip:
  • Unique experience in the world
  • Rejuvenation and rupture
  • Absolute freedom in nature
  • History of the Earth – Geopark
6 days / 5 nights
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