Le Grand Saut – Saut de la Forge loop from Bonlieu

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Saint-Claude

Bonlieu

Le Grand Saut – Saut de la Forge loop from Bonlieu

Hard

4.7

(175)

1,352

hikers

Le Grand Saut – Saut de la Forge loop from Bonlieu

05:24

17.0km

510m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.52 km

Saracen footbridge

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

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2.94 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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3.04 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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3.42 km

Garnier Castle

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

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3.66 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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4.24 km

Moulin Jeunet Ruins and Waterfall

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Waterfall at the ruins of a former mill.

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14.1 km

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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14.1 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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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.32 km

3.90 km

2.61 km

732 m

338 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.56 km

5.25 km

2.00 km

1.77 km

980 m

431 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

14°C

8°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 2, 2025,Cascades du Hérisson

Today, I not only saw a lot of water, but also got a lot of it. At one point, it felt like there wasn't a dry spot on my body. The many waterfalls, however, were wonderful. The paths were naturally slippery, and caution was advised. The cascades were simply impressive.

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May 22, 2023,Cascades du Hérisson

One of the highlights of our vacation. Amazing the falls, a MUST when in the area.

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July 29, 2025,Boucle Le Grand Saut – cascades du Hérisson au départ de Menétrux-en-Joux

Tuesday July 29 (day 3 Jura 2025) we did a 14 km hike to see the superb Hérisson waterfalls from Menétrux-en-Joux, there were a lot of people on the waterfall trail!

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April 17, 2022,Randonnée Ménetrux-en-joux - Les cascades du Hérisson (39)

Good little hike, super pretty site, but so many people!
It is better to go there in the morning from what I understood ^^

First drop since the accident for my part, rather happy with the result, the course went well, it pulls a little at rest, but it's ok, I expected worse.

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June 21, 2025,Die Cascades du Herisson

And finally, on a hot summer day, Saturday morning, we headed to the cool, shady waterfalls of one of the most famous destinations in the French Jura: What could possibly go wrong?

Interestingly, it wasn't crowded on a weekend in the Black Forest. It was still okay, and the Cascades du Herisson are really worth a trip.

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