Cascades du Hérisson – Saut Girard Waterfall loop from Bonlieu

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Saint-Claude

Bonlieu

Cascades du Hérisson – Saut Girard Waterfall loop from Bonlieu

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Cascades du Hérisson – Saut Girard Waterfall loop from Bonlieu

01:21

4.86km

80m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.72 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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263 m

Hérisson Waterfalls

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Incredibly beautiful place for a hike.

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402 m

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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1.16 km

Stroll along the waterfalls

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A forested area dotted with waterfalls along the hedgehog stream.
Bring hiking shoes with crampons (slippery areas).

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1.59 km

At the Fairy Mill

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

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1.72 km

Saut Girard Waterfall

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A waterfall with a larger pool and a smaller cascade in a beautiful setting. In front of it is a small stone lynx statue.

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1.76 km

The Hérisson Waterfalls

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Very impressive waterfalls

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2.57 km

Fromagerie

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Nice little town with a cheese factory and a few restaurants.

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4.15 km

Moulin Jeunet Ruins and Waterfall

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Waterfall at the ruins of a former mill.

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4.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.27 km

171 m

144 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

448 m

175 m

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

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Cascades du Hérisson – Saut Girard Waterfall loop from Bonlieu

Hérisson Waterfalls