Fan Waterfall – Le Grand Saut loop from Menétrux-en-Joux

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Lons-Le-Saunier

Menétrux-En-Joux

Fan Waterfall – Le Grand Saut loop from Menétrux-en-Joux

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Fan Waterfall – Le Grand Saut loop from Menétrux-en-Joux

07:16

24.3km

590m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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835 m

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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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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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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Garnier Castle

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

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Moulin Jeunet Ruins and Waterfall

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Waterfall at the ruins of a former mill.

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Lac de Bonlieu

Lake

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Lake Ilay

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The Lac d’Ilay, also called Lac de la Motte, is a lake in the French Jura, in the Jura department, about 14 km south of Champagnole in Franche-Comté. It lies …

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21.2 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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