Grand Bérard, mountain summit in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

Grand Bérard is the highest point of the Parpaillon massif, in a side ridge about three kilometres south of the Durance-Ubaye watershed. It is made of helminthoid flysch belonging to the Parpaillon nappe. The summit is reached via the Pas du Reverdillon and then the south ridge, where walkers use their hands.

The first recorded ascent was made by Captain Durand in 1820, who placed a geodetic signal on the summit. The mountain is the highest point of the Parpaillon massif, in a lateral chain about three kilometres south of the Durance-Ubaye watershed.

The summit lies on the southern edge of the Parpaillon nappe, built of flysch with helminthoid traces, a rock type climbers notice as banded, dark-surfaced slabs near the top. The mountain gives its name to the Parpaillon massif, of which it is the highest point, about three kilometres south of the Durance-Ubaye watershed.

The summit is reached via the Pas du Reverdillon and then the south ridge, where the final section is a scramble and you need to use your hands. The mountain lies about three kilometres south of the Durance–Ubaye watershed line, in the Parpaillon range. Allow for exposed, hand-assisted ground near the top.

On the way up, the route intersects with the GR 6 long-distance trail at around 2530 meters before branching off toward Pas du Reverdillon. This connection between different paths makes the summit a useful junction point for hikers of varying experience levels.