Le Grand Saut – Fan Waterfall loop from La Fromagerie

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Lons-Le-Saunier

Le Frasnois

Le Grand Saut – Fan Waterfall loop from La Fromagerie

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Le Grand Saut – Fan Waterfall loop from La Fromagerie

03:44

12.3km

340m

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: September 25, 2026

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Waypoints

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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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Saracen footbridge

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

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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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3.48 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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10.4 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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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.95 km

3.31 km

1.44 km

436 m

146 m

Surfaces

5.97 km

3.93 km

1.81 km

342 m

123 m

118 m

Elevation

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Friday 9 October

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Comments

June 2, 2025,Cascades du Hérisson

Today, I not only saw a lot of water, but also got a lot of it. At one point, it felt like there wasn't a dry spot on my body. The many waterfalls, however, were wonderful. The paths were naturally slippery, and caution was advised. The cascades were simply impressive.

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May 22, 2023,Cascades du Hérisson

One of the highlights of our vacation. Amazing the falls, a MUST when in the area.

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July 29, 2025,Boucle Le Grand Saut – cascades du Hérisson au départ de Menétrux-en-Joux

Tuesday July 29 (day 3 Jura 2025) we did a 14 km hike to see the superb Hérisson waterfalls from Menétrux-en-Joux, there were a lot of people on the waterfall trail!

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April 17, 2022,Randonnée Ménetrux-en-joux - Les cascades du Hérisson (39)

Good little hike, super pretty site, but so many people!
It is better to go there in the morning from what I understood ^^

First drop since the accident for my part, rather happy with the result, the course went well, it pulls a little at rest, but it's ok, I expected worse.

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June 21, 2025,Die Cascades du Herisson

And finally, on a hot summer day, Saturday morning, we headed to the cool, shady waterfalls of one of the most famous destinations in the French Jura: What could possibly go wrong?

Interestingly, it wasn't crowded on a weekend in the Black Forest. It was still okay, and the Cascades du Herisson are really worth a trip.

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August 22, 2022,Les Cascades du Hérisson

Beautiful circular route that starts at the spectacular waterfalls and leads back to the car park via a beautiful forest path (and a magnificent viewpoint). Parking is chargeable. The path to the falls was very crowded, but after that it was very quiet. Sturdy shoes required!

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