The Hedgehog waterfalls

Beautiful waterfalls in the heart of the Jura.

The Hérisson waterfalls are located in the department of Jura, the car is essential to get there. The entrance is free but the parking is not free! The price to park your car during the summer season is 5 euros for 4 hours. The access to the first waterfall (the most beautiful one) is easy then the path becomes steeper and more difficult. Be careful the path can be very difficult in case of bad weather conditions. The waterfalls are beautiful, if you visit the area it is a must.

Interest:

great (1 user)

Difficulty:

Duration: 3 h.

Departure point (Google Maps)

The shops

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The shops — At the start of the hike you will find some shops, the Cascades house and toilets.

The start

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The start — The path at the beginning is very easy.

The fan waterfall

❤3

The fan waterfall — The first waterfall is located 500 meters from the parking lot, making it very easily accessible. The Éventail is one of the largest waterfalls in the Cascades du Hérisson site, with a drop of over 65 meters. It is also one of the most spectacular, as water spurts from all sides, creating a magnificent interplay of light and movement.

The first waterfall

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The first waterfall — The Éventail waterfall is the most beautiful cascade. It gets its name from its particular shape. Indeed, the water divides into several thin and graceful jets that fall in a fan shape over a width of about 30 meters.

The rise

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The rise — After the first waterfall the path becomes much steeper. It can be slippery in case of rain.

Le chemin

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Le chemin — The frequentation of the place leads to a degradation of the path. You have to be careful where you put your feet.

The belvedere

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The belvedere — After about twenty minutes we arrive at the second waterfall. You can rest on a small promontory and admire the beauty of the place.

The Grand Saut waterfall

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The Grand Saut waterfall — The Grand Saut waterfall is the highest of all the Hérisson waterfalls.

The Blue Gour

❤3

The Blue Gour — After a 5-minute walk, you arrive at the next waterfall. This trail is the perfect place to recharge in nature, go hiking, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Jura.

Path above the waterfalls

❤2

Path above the waterfalls — All the way is very marked and secured with ropes, stairs. There is nothing very difficult if you take your time.

The Garnier Castle

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The Garnier Castle — We arrive at the top of the mountain and the relief flattens gently. We can then continue towards other small cascades or return by the same way. There is no possibility of loop.

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