Couspeau mountain: the Grand Delmas

The climb up the path is long, uninteresting and very sunny. Don't do it if it's very hot.
In the end, it's better to make a round trip leaving from the other side.
Woodland tulips at the top in May!

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There are some signs that need to be revised.

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A very pleasant walk with a 360° view at the highest point, another way of seeing the three beaks.

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Don't forget, as I did, the trekking poles, which are very useful for the start of the descent after the summit, particularly if the ground is wet. The slope is steep and it can be a bit tricky without the poles!

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Very nice route, splendid views, even in winter! But unfortunately the snow covered the path or track described. Although I could walk at sight because the summit was well clear, I wanted to stay on the ridge, but the last 100 metres were too steep, I was certainly no longer on the indicated track, it was too dangerous with the snow, and I was alone... I should have stayed a little below the rocky heaps. As I didn't have enough time, I turned back, which made the hike longer! Preferably done when the snow cover is lighter, and in any case, this path is forbidden from June to October inclusive (warning sign at the start of the path) for reasons of alpine pasture and to warn off the patous!

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Lovely walk with enough explanations to follow the itinerary, really worth doing out of the grazing season.

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I wasn't able to reach the summit of Grand Delmas because I found the last section too exposed and had to turn back. There was nothing in the description to suggest that access to the summit was exposed.

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Fortunately, we did this circuit in the opposite direction as the final descent in the direction suggested by visorando is very steep and even dangerous. The long stony track between points 3 and 4 can be discouraging, especially if you do it in the direction suggested by visorando. The ridges immediately after Grand Delmas are aerial. The small orange flags helped us to find our way around the ridges.
The view from the top of Grand Delmas is magnificent. This difficult hike is well worth doing.

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It's still a beautiful walk, with a gradual ascent to reach the plateau. The descent is steep and best done in dry weather (bayons are useful).

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Did the route in the opposite direction on 30 April: challenging but fast ascent. Beautiful variety of landscapes. No herds so far (a few goats at the summit). Superb viewpoints.
Many thanks to the author.

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I did this walk on 16 October in the direction indicated in the description, which allowed me to take advantage of the sunshine. The ridge and descent path were iced over, so we had to take a few precautions.
This walk should be done in good weather to enjoy the scenery.
In my opinion, spring is best for the flowers and autumn for the colours.
Below the summit we came across a few goats that had returned to the wild.

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It is possible to do this hike outside the mountain pastures, even if the prohibition signs do not specify the period. It's difficult to avoid the herds (and the patous...) because the mountain pasture is at the top of the Couspeau mountain (with some fairly steep slopes). So don't do it when the herd is there. I would also recommend doing this magnificent hike clockwise (i.e. anticlockwise), especially if there's a bit of snow or after a rainy spell (it's easier on the way up). In this case, on the way back, cross the entire mountain pasture as far as the sheepfold to find the forest track leading down to Les Tonils. This route can also be done on the return journey (with young children) from the last hairpin bend in the Col de la Chaudière road (there are a few parking spaces).

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The route is clockwise because it's in the shade in the morning.
The climb is steep but not long, so it can be done in about 1 hour.)
The return journey is languid on the forest path, so it's better to come back that way rather than start there.
The scenery is sublime at the top (360° view).
Watch out for the patous!

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Hello,
Thank you for your advice.
However, I would like to remind you that this hike is forbidden during the summer grazing period and that the owner tolerates passage outside this period.
Thank you for taking this into account.
All the best.

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A very beautiful circuit with beautiful views all the time...but the slopes are quite tough to climb up and down for hikers who are not used to such steep gradients over such a short distance...not to be put between everyone's feet!
On the other hand, once at the summit, what a pleasure for the eyes... a magnificent 360 in fine weather...
You also have to respect the sheep and dogs in the high-altitude pastures..1500m

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