Attractions around Saint-Claude

On the almost 1000 meter high Giepfel you have a very nice view of the Alps with Mont Blac. On the other side you can see the two beautiful lakes …read more

The first waterfall seen from above. From here you can take a nice hike through the Herrison valley to Menetrux-en-Joux ... A good 5 km, always downhill to numerous waterfalls and a grotto.

Nice view over the four lakes. Tip: a little further south is the viewpoint "three lakes". Much nicer view.

One of the falls. Come here a day after it has rained well, then the waterfall is at its best.

Nice waterfall. Do visit this place especially when it has rained. In summer the waterfall can be quite dry.

The highest waterfall in the Herrison Gorge.

Nice view of the lake from the mountains around it. You can also enjoy a nice walk along the lake.

One of the smaller cascades on the beautiful section of du Herrison.

One of the larger lakes in the Jura. Beautifully situated and you can take a nice walk around it (easy).

Between the lakes of Bonlieu and Ilay, is the source of Hedgehog whose jumps and waterfalls attract many nature lovers.
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A charming climb from Clairvaux-les-lacs. Departure under a rocky bar then very quickly a road which winds in the forest, hairpin bends, a beautiful surface, and easy percentages, a single …read more

This summit culminating at 993 m dominates the valley of 4 lakes. The Belvédère can admire the Jura plateaux, the Hérisson Valley, Grandvaux and Mont Blanc on a clear day. …read more

Nice place to have a drink and snack after a long walk. You can also spend the night here in a B&B.

The lake is famous for its fish. The dam and the mills are renovated and enhanced by an association.

The torrent "Hedgehog" has its source at Saut Girard, born from the waters of Lake Bonlieu and Lake Ilay.
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A "dog jump" over the gorge of the Flume. Below there is said to be a waterfall, which you cannot see from the street.

Great view of the Lac de Vouglans, a reservoir of the Ain.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lac_de_Vouglans

Small winding route with little traffic.
A lot of forest, later worth seeing raised bogs.
D 28 between Saint-Maurice-Crillat and Château-des-Prés.

Viewpoint with a view of the Sur les Grés summit, through the Gorges de Flumen, the Lacets de Septmoncel and Saint Claude

Long downhill along the ridge - be careful, lots of hikers! In the lower part, many and long pushing / carrying passages.