Our partners

they trust us

In 2024, as part of a LEADER PROJECTproject, Art en chemin received support from Europe and the Alpes de Haute-Provence departmental council to help promote the Gassendi museum’s mountain art collection. This support included the creation of the present website and a communications plan.

Art en chemin is the only certified partner of the Musée Gassendifor the mediation of its Art en montagne collection.

Made up of a group of specially trained mountain guides and accommodation providers, all based locally around Digne-les-Bains and with an excellent knowledge of the area, Art en chemin is also an approved partner of theUNESCO Geopark of Haute-Provence and the Haute-Provence Tourist Office.

Since 2024, Art en chemin has also been a partner of the French Ministry of Education, referenced on ADAGE, and presents offers of outings on PassCulture.

"Swiss Army knife" guide: he knows how to do everything, and above all, he shares. Have you ever seen Dersou Ouzala light a fire? It was him, and he completely mesmerized me... And I'm not even talking about the brownies and cumin polenta! It was a really great, timeless week, helped along by good weather. Thank you Luc.

Michelle, October 2024

"Very pleasant stay: very comfortable and cosy gîte with an absolutely sublime view of the Alps! What a pleasure to have breakfast in the sun in the garden at La Toussaint in such a setting! The swimming pool is a haven of peace in a majestic setting! Evenings by the fireside are a real treat. Very warm welcome from the owner, who surrounded us with all his kindness and advice during our stay. The site and surroundings are superb. A very pleasant hike with the owner, a mid-range mountain guide, who adapted perfectly to our pace. We'll be back with great pleasure!

"Luc is the virtuoso of this trip around the works of Andy Goldsworthy! Attentive, conscientious and passionate, he makes every day of the hike exciting. The discovery of the works is particularly rich. In the evenings, he regales us with his succulent cuisine. In short, you can set off with your eyes closed with Luc, because you know you'll be able to keep your eyes wide open for all the beauty that surrounds you. A warm thank you to Luc for this week!

Claire, June 2024

"I was delighted with this hike, the friendly team and their guide, the artistic discoveries, the landscapes, the unusual places where we slept, the fires lit by Ronan, and the warm welcome from our hosts. I have fond memories of it, and perhaps we'll meet again on another trip. "

Marie-Thérèse, October 2023

"Very warm welcome, good advice from Patrick who knows the region well, tasty home cooking with local produce in a pretty little hamlet. The only complaint is that we only want to come back 🥰 "

Thierry Cloarec

"Artistic culture while hiking through beautiful countryside. The top for me plus only 4 people is very good. The car connections for the parts on the road lacking interest. The short descent by bike with the discovery of other interesting places. A very pleasant mix, even for the nights in refuges/gîtes. Luc modified the route: we saw two other art refuges that had not been planned. The geology part was also very interesting: we had time to do the ammonite slab on the last day. Makes you want to go back.

Françoise, June 2023

our trips planned for 2025

The only thing missing is you

All our outings and stays are available on request for groups. You can also register individually for the stays and dates suggested below.

Towards the paths of art

Set in the exceptional landscapes of Haute-Provence, this tour is an invitation to a dialogue between science, art and nature. Through a sensitive walk, we’ll get as close as possible to the secret world of the ancients, and follow in the illustrious footsteps of the philosopher Pierre Gassendi.

Duration: 4 Days and 3 Nights

Availability: April 1 to November 30

Difficulty: Level 2/5, Family outing

Price: 740€ / Person (on request for groups of less than 5 people)

May 8 to 11, 2025

May 15 to 18, 2025

May 29 to June 1, 2025

On-demand stays, all year round (spring and autumn periods recommended)

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TO ART REFUGES IN HAUTE-PROVENCE

Set in the exceptional landscapes of Haute-Provence, this tour is an invitation to a dialogue between science, art and nature. Through a sensitive walk, we’ll get as close as possible to the secret world of the ancients, and follow in the illustrious footsteps of the philosopher Pierre Gassendi.

Duration: 6 Days and 5 Nights

Availability: April 1 to November 30

Difficulty: Level 3/5, for walkers in good physical condition.

Price: €740 / Person, excluding insurance

April 30 to May 5 (sold out)

June 23 to 28, 2025

On-demand stays, all year round (spring and autumn periods recommended)

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IMMERSion artistique en haute provence

Take time to stroll through the Promenade museum’s marvellous Saint-Benoît park, then along the majestic Bès valley. Take the time to pause in contact with poetic or unusual works of art inscribed in the landscape like so many memories of the passing of time. Spend a convivial evening at the gîte de Flagustelle, in an unspoilt setting.

Duration: 2 Days and 1 Night

Availability: April 1 to November 30

Difficulty: Level 1/5, Accessible to most people

Price: €220 / Person, excluding insurance

October 11 to 12, 2025

On-demand stays, all year round (spring and autumn periods recommended)

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