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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Lons-Le-Saunier

Le Frasnois

Le Grand Saut – Fan Waterfall loop from La Fromagerie

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Lons-Le-Saunier

Le Frasnois

Le Grand Saut – Fan Waterfall loop from La Fromagerie

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5.0

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Le Grand Saut – Fan Waterfall loop from La Fromagerie

00:57

6.98km

200m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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720 m

At the Fairy Mill

Highlight • Cafe

Self-service refreshment stop on the way to the waterfalls.

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1.26 km

The Cascades du Hérisson, a natural jewel of the French Jura, offer a majestic spectacle with their multiple cascading waterfalls. Nestled in a lush forest, these waterfalls attract nature lovers and hikers looking for spectacular scenery.

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2.23 km

Garnier Castle

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful view near a crossroads of a small waterfall with cascades.

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2.72 km

Le Grand Saut

Highlight • Waterfall

The Grand Saut is the highest of the Hérisson waterfalls. The waters are projected in a free fall of 60 meters. It is also one of the most spectacular. This …

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3.41 km

Fan Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The Fan waterfall is undoubtedly the best known of the Hérisson waterfalls. Its height and stepped layout make it a very recognizable and rather unique waterfall. It has a secure platform that allows you to observe it without risk.

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3.49 km

The Hérisson Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

The Hérisson waterfalls refer to a series of waterfalls that cause the waters of the Hérisson river to descend into the Ain. The waterfalls can be observed by a seven-kilometre path that starts from Menétrux-en-Joux.

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4.35 km

The Blue Pool

Highlight • Gorge

A beautifully situated small waterfall with a small pool. From the rocks in front of the waterfall, you can enjoy beautiful views of the idyllic natural setting.

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5.48 km

Moulin Jeunet Ruins and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Waterfall at the ruins of a former mill.

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6.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.10 km

2.88 km

Surfaces

6.33 km

480 m

173 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 9 June

15°C

6°C

75 %

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Le Grand Saut – Fan Waterfall loop from La Fromagerie

At the Fairy Mill

Cascades du Hérisson

Garnier Castle

Le Grand Saut

Fan Waterfall

The Hérisson Waterfalls

The Blue Pool

Moulin Jeunet Ruins and Waterfall

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