Saut de la Forge – Fan Waterfall loop from La Chaux-du-Dombief

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Saint-Claude

La Chaux-Du-Dombief

Saut de la Forge – Fan Waterfall loop from La Chaux-du-Dombief

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Saut de la Forge – Fan Waterfall loop from La Chaux-du-Dombief

01:34

12.0km

350m

Running

Hard run. Very 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: August 20, 2026

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Waterfall at the ruins of a former mill.

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Larger waterfall Cascade Saut De La Forge with grotto and views directly onto the waterfall, as well as from above onto the water cascading down over smaller cascades.

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

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