Lente Forest

This hike invites you to discover the Lente forest, one of the largest forest massifs in the Drôme Vercors. Between beech groves, fir forests and high-altitude clearings, the route immerses you in a preserved forest atmosphere where tall trees, cool undergrowth and vast natural spaces alternate.

One of the highlights of the route is the encounter with the Bronze Fir, a true emblem of the Lente forest. This remarkable tree, known for over a century, stands out for its impressive size amidst the majestic beeches and sycamore maples. Conserved and protected by foresters, it has become one of the most famous trees in the Drôme Vercors region.

The Lente forest also bears the marks of a long human history. From the Middle Ages onwards, Carthusian monks managed and administered part of these forests, contributing to the lasting shaping of the Lente forest landscape. Later, the forest played an important role in the local economy through timber harvesting, before serving as a refuge for resistance fighters during the Second World War.

Today, this vast territory of more than 3,000 hectares is home to a particularly rich fauna. Chamois, deer, roe deer, mouflon and wild boar frequent these woods, making the Lente forest one of the great wild spaces of the Vercors.