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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Lons-Le-Saunier
Menétrux-En-Joux

The Hérisson Waterfalls – Fan Waterfall loop from Menétrux-en-Joux

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Lons-Le-Saunier
Menétrux-En-Joux

The Hérisson Waterfalls – Fan Waterfall loop from Menétrux-en-Joux

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(10)

56

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The Hérisson Waterfalls – Fan Waterfall loop from Menétrux-en-Joux

02:25

7.52km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.60 km for 333 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.72 km

Mossy trees

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Beautiful path to the waterfalls with mossy trees.

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2.87 km

House of the Waterfalls

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Information about possible hiking trails to the waterfalls.

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2.99 km

Le Hérisson

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4

3.16 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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3.61 km

Path along the Le Hérisson stream with several smaller cascades.

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3.75 km

View of Cascade de la Billaude

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Upstream: Stay left before the long staircase and walk up the river - very nice!

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3.98 km

Saracen footbridge

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

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4.26 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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7.52 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.00 km

1.83 km

918 m

416 m

362 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

2.03 km

1.30 km

501 m

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< 100 m

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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