Risoud Forest

The Risoud forest is the largest forest in Europe with its 2'200 continuous hectares. Lining the western edge of the Vallée de Joux for approximately 15km, the Risoud forms a natural border between France and Switzerland. Its vast surface area, its density and its geographical situation have been a natural source and setting for numerous myths and legends.

The Risoud forest is primarily populated by spruce trees and is known for its resonance spruce trees of rare perfection, which are sought after by luthiers worldwide. Professionals believe that only one tree out of ten thousand has the necessary qualities to serve as tonewood. There are endless networks of walking paths to explore the calm of the Risoud and its many foresters' refuges. The Sentier du Mas des Grandes Roches discovery trail, which begins at the mountain refuge Apollo, is an excellent introduction to the fauna and flora of the Risoud forest.

Location: Vallée de Joux, Vaud, Switzerland