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Boucle Cascades du Hérisson – Le Grand Saut au départ de La Fromagerie

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Boucle Cascades du Hérisson – Le Grand Saut au départ de La Fromagerie

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July 8, 2026

Boucle Cascades du Hérisson – Le Grand Saut au départ de La Fromagerie

Moderate

03:44

12.3km

3.3km/h

340m

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Overview

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

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.86 km for 201 m

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Start point

Parking

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1.26 km

Cascades du Hérisson

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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

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

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2.61 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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2.72 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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3.13 km

Saracen footbridge

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

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3.41 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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3.49 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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10.8 km

Moulin Jeunet Ruins and Waterfall

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Waterfall at the ruins of a former mill.

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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6.95 km

3.32 km

1.44 km

446 m

167 m

Surfaces

5.98 km

3.94 km

1.81 km

364 m

123 m

118 m

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Boucle Cascades du Hérisson – Le Grand Saut au départ de La Fromagerie

Cascades du Hérisson

Garnier Castle

The Blue Pool

Le Grand Saut

Saracen footbridge

Fan Waterfall

The Hérisson Waterfalls

Moulin Jeunet Ruins and Waterfall

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