# Hikers trace Andy Goldsworthy’s remote art trail through Haute-Provence

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/to-sleep-in-a-sculpture-is-a-wonderful-idea-a-hike-along-andy-goldsworthys-epic-art-trail-in-haute-provence/
- Published: 2026-09-22T06:00:37+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-22T07:55:34+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/sep/22/haute-provence-france-andy-goldsworthy-art-hike-sculpture
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Europe, Film, Music, World

## Key points

- Haute-Provence trail combines hiking with Andy Goldsworthy’s land art.
- The full route covers 150km and seven free refuges.
- Remote shelters offer an unusual way to experience nature and art.

## Summary

A 69-year-old Canadian joins friends on a demanding hiking route through Haute-Provence centred on Andy Goldsworthy’s Refuges d’Art installations. The trail combines strenuous walking, remote overnight stays and site-specific land art, allowing hikers to experience both the region’s natural landscapes and restored historic shelters.

The 10-day route covers 150km and includes seven reservable, free off-grid cabins; the group undertakes about 45km over four days, carrying packs weighing up to 9kg. Goldsworthy created works for restored shepherd huts, farmhouses and stone shelters, including towering stone cairns and a light-filled installation at La Forest, where the hikers spend their first night sharing simple food and companionship.

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