An original project mixing contemporary art, heritage and hiking.

Andy Goldsworthy, born in1956, is an internationally knwon british land art artist. He lives in Scotland and collaborates with Digne's Art Centre (CAIRN) since 1995 or as he calls it, ''his second laboratory''.

Since 1999, following CAIRN’s idea, Goldsworthy realised 13 creations throughout the years in the Pays Dignois. They’re linked by a 150 km pedestrian itinerary ‘’the art tracks’’, which can be made in approximately 10 days.     They can also be discovered via short strolls.                                                                                                              Nine ancient buildings, renovated with the local history in mind, host an original work of the artist. These are the ‘’Art Refuges’’. Some of them are also gîtes for hikers. Three large cairns known as the Sentinels signpost the trail. In Digne’s museum, an ‘’earth river’’ marks the beginning of the itinerary.

Thus, thePays Dignois became a sanctuary for artistic sites mixing heritage, landscape and contemporary art. Hiking for art  is a completely new offer. Works are also reachableby car or by short strolls.