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

Cascades du Hérisson – Saut de la Forge loop from Le Frasnois

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Lons-Le-Saunier
Le Frasnois

Cascades du Hérisson – Saut de la Forge loop from Le Frasnois

Hard

5.0

(8)

47

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Cascades du Hérisson – Saut de la Forge loop from Le Frasnois

03:59

13.4km

240m

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 14, 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 6.76 km for 414 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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5.00 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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5.81 km

Saut de la Forge

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Larger waterfall Cascade Saut De La Forge with grotto and views directly onto the waterfall, as well as from above onto the water cascading down over smaller cascades.

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6.05 km

Garnier Castle

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

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6.53 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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7.01 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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7.24 km

Saracen footbridge

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

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7.75 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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8.88 km

Moulin Jeunet Ruins and Waterfall

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Waterfall at the ruins of a former mill.

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

2.93 km

2.02 km

491 m

185 m

Surfaces

8.21 km

2.26 km

1.78 km

779 m

318 m

< 100 m

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