Saut de la Forge – Le Grand Saut loop from La Fromagerie

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Saut de la Forge – Le Grand Saut loop from La Fromagerie

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Saut de la Forge – Le Grand Saut loop from La Fromagerie

02:28

7.57km

220m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.23 km

Stroll along the waterfalls

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A forested area dotted with waterfalls along the hedgehog stream.
Bring hiking shoes with crampons (slippery areas).

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1.34 km

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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2.15 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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2.39 km

Garnier Castle

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

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2.77 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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2.87 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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3.57 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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3.81 km

Le Hérisson

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7.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

2.24 km

673 m

Surfaces

6.89 km

452 m

233 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

14°C

4°C

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Comments

July 20, 2024,Les cascades du Hérisson avec Karine 20 juillet 2024

Waterfalls you want some here is a beautiful hike we go down gradually from the small waterfall to the waterfall of the eventail and then we go back all the way 😅😅😅

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July 13, 2022,Cascades du Hérisson - Jura

Car park :
Paying, we arrived around 10 a.m. and left around 2 p.m. for the cursed sum of €15 for a car. For a daytime attraction, in the end, it's not very expensive.

Amenities:
There are points for hygiene at the start of the route and a few stores. On the course you will find 2 or 3 brasseries …

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July 1, 2026,Randonnée cascade de l hérisson et c'est 7 cascade 😅🥵☀️

beautiful at the Hérisson waterfall and it's magnificent very surprised waterfall despite the heat 🥵the waterfall was not dry and a lot of climbing 😅Cascades du Hérisson are:
Saut Girard
Moulin Jeunet
Saut de la Forge
Château Garnier
Le Gour Bleu
Le Grand Saut
L'Éventail

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October 8, 2022,Jura, Cascades du Hérisson

Very easy, very pleasant walk. Be careful the ground is slippery in places after the rain.

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June 2, 2023,Ruhetagwanderung entlang der Wasserfälle von Herisson 🏞

To keep our muscles moving on the rest day, we decided to go for a short hike along the Herisson waterfalls. That was the best decision we could have made. A paradise🤗. This afternoon we're going to Lac de Narlay again for 🏊‍♂️ before we continue our tour in the morning.

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June 28, 2024,Randonnée

Beautiful hike along the hedgehog... nice climb but very well laid out route and everyone is well shod.
Be careful of many quite slippery passages.

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July 1, 2025,🇫🇷Wanderung "Cascades du Herisson"

The Cascades du Herisson consists of seven waterfalls. The path is beautifully laid out. I started at 8:00 a.m. due to the temperature; the path is shady.

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February 11, 2024,Cascades du hérisson

Absolutely stunning walk. Start from the lower parking lot ("house of the waterfalls") and follow the red and white markings of the GR uphill.
Good shoes required.
Avoid at all costs during school holidays, the crowds prevent you from savoring the beauty of the place.

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