Elephant, Rock formation in La Commanderie forest, near Larchant, France

Elephant is a rock formation made of sandstone blocks in the forest of La Commanderie near Larchant. The blocks are arranged so distinctly that they clearly resemble an elephant's shape when viewed from certain angles.

The group of sandstone rocks was formerly called Rocher de la justice, and the GR 13 long-distance footpath crosses the site. The block whose outline recalls an elephant gave the surrounding rocks their present name. The site lies in the forest of La Commanderie, adjoining the forest of Fontainebleau, near Larchant.

Local climbers have marked several color-coded routes on the formation, reflecting how the rock is used as a training ground by the climbing community. The different difficulty levels show how people have adapted the natural feature for their recreational practice.

The formation sits near hiking trail GR 13, which makes it relatively easy to reach while exploring the forest. Visitors can view and examine the rocks from several different angles around the site.

The rock includes six distinct climbing routes with varying technical difficulty levels marked by color. This has made it a popular training spot where climbers can practice and progress through different skill levels.