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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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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Lons-Le-Saunier
Le Frasnois

Le Grand Saut – Fan Waterfall loop from La Fromagerie

Moderate

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Le Grand Saut – Fan Waterfall loop from La Fromagerie

02:18

6.98km

200m

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: March 28, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Waypoints

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1.26 km

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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2

2.23 km

Garnier Castle

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

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3

2.72 km

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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3.13 km

Saracen footbridge

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

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3.49 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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3.56 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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4.35 km

The Blue Pool

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A beautifully situated small waterfall with a small pool. From the rocks in front of the waterfall, you can enjoy beautiful views of the idyllic natural setting.

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5.48 km

Moulin Jeunet Ruins and Waterfall

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Waterfall at the ruins of a former mill.

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6.98 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.10 km

2.24 km

639 m

Surfaces

6.33 km

480 m

173 m

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Sunday 10 May

13°C

5°C

86 %

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