Matthieu CARON

After university training in ecology, Matthieu quickly became a mountain guide, sharing his passion for flora and nature in general with schoolchildren, families and adults. Less athletic than contemplative, his approach to the mountains is akin to that of artist-walkers, inviting us to take a sensory approach to the environment.

Luc RICHARD

Before settling in the Alps, Luc spent ten years in China, where he learned Mandarin and worked as a journalist and essayist. A specialist in survival in natural environments, he has organized numerous expeditions to Tibet and Tierra del Fuego. An enthusiast of literature and art, as well as cuisine, he will share his passions with you during a hike or an evening bivouacked in front of a campfire.

Pascal MAZZANI

Passionate about the UNESCO Geopark of Haute Provence’s mountain artworks, Pascal has devoted his professional life to teaching disciplines related to health and well-being. With him, you’ll encounter the works of art in a sensitive way, where breath and the senses will be the focus of ever finer attention.

Simon DE BERGH

Having grown up far from the mountains, he chose the intense light of the south and the heady scents of the Mediterranean mountains. His approach? Not to try to get to the top too quickly, but to take the time along the way to discover the “other sides” of our mountains. A geographer by training, he likes to weave links between the history of the Earth and that of human beings.

Yvan THÉAUDIN

After touring the world, Asia and many European countries, Yvan settled in Prads Haute Bléone in 2002, in the mountains near Digne les Bains. Having studied History and Geography, he went on to learn about geology at the Geopark of Haute Provence and contemporary art at the Digne museum. His travels to the most remote regions of the world have enabled him to better understand and explain the organization of our mountain landscapes. And the art that has been installed here since the late 90s brings an almost spiritual depth to the encounter with our territory.

Charles SPETH

After working in export, Charles changed course in 2002 to settle in the Alpes de Haute-Provence. By hiking, he was able to get to know every corner of this previously unknown territory. He invites you to discover the mid-range mountains around Digne-les-Bains, and the many works of Art in the mountains, through itinerant and star-based stays.

Lucie RANCILLAC

Before taking to the trails, Lucie was a school teacher for 12 years. From this past she has kept a taste for passing on knowledge and a concern for the personal development of each individual. She will accompany you as you discover the natural, heritage and cultural riches of Haute-Provence.

Coralie GOUSSOT

After studying literature and history, starting her career as a radio journalist and then working for several years as a manager for the major hiking agencies, Coralie – whose family roots are in a small village near Digne-les-Bains – now organizes her own hiking holidays, in a spirit of adventure and authenticity, in France, Europe and beyond.