Saut de la Forge – Le Grand Saut loop from Le Frasnois

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Lons-Le-Saunier

Le Frasnois

Saut de la Forge – Le Grand Saut loop from Le Frasnois

Moderate

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Saut de la Forge – Le Grand Saut loop from Le Frasnois

04:01

13.6km

230m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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Parking

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Cascades du Hérisson

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

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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Highlight • Waterfall

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Highlight • Waterfall

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Highlight • Waterfall

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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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Highlight • Waterfall

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The Blue Pool

Highlight • Gorge

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