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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saint-Claude
Bonlieu

Cascades du Hérisson – Le Grand Saut loop from Bonlieu

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saint-Claude
Bonlieu

Cascades du Hérisson – Le Grand Saut loop from Bonlieu

Moderate

4.7

(9)

32

hikers

Cascades du Hérisson – Le Grand Saut loop from Bonlieu

03:45

11.5km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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277 m

Cascades du Hérisson

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

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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1.15 km

Moulin Jeunet Ruins and Waterfall

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Waterfall at the ruins of a former mill.

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1.91 km

Garnier Castle

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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2.39 km

Le Grand Saut

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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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9.93 km

The Hérisson Waterfalls

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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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10.0 km

Fan Waterfall

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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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10.3 km

Saracen footbridge

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Metal footbridge over the Le Hérisson stream with beautiful views of the water.

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10.8 km

The Blue Pool

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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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11.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.00 km

3.40 km

2.42 km

594 m

122 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

4.45 km

647 m

341 m

226 m

122 m

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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