Cascades du Hérisson

Waterfall Menétrux-en-Joux, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France

What to expect

The Cascades du Hérisson is a natural site located in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France, in the city of Menétrux-en-Joux. The site features a series of 31 waterfalls, including the 65-meter high Saut de l'Éventail and the 60-meter high Grand Saut, along a 3.7 km long trail with a 255m elevation change. The waterfalls are surrounded by a lush valley, offering a beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons. Visitors can enjoy hiking, observing the local flora and fauna, and taking in the stunning views of the waterfalls. The site is suitable for families and offers a range of activities for visitors of all ages

Plan your family visit to the Cascades du Hérisson with these blog insights 👇

Jura with the family: 20 activities for a green holiday

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked to the Cascades du Hérisson, a 7.4 km hike with 300m of elevation gain, to see the 7 waterfalls, grottes, and vestiges

Highlights: The kids loved the hike and the waterfalls ✨

Weekend in the Jura with the family: what to do, where to sleep

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent 3h walking along the river of the Hérisson with 7 waterfalls

Highlights: We appreciated the walk and the waterfalls ✨

HERISSON WATERFALLS

This family's experience:

Activities: We went on a very nice family hike there. "A landscaped path runs along the Hérisson torrent and the 7 waterfalls."

Highlights: The cascades are superb, the walk is very pleasant. The children loved the experience. The biggest waterfall is 65 meters high. "The children adore" the cascade at the top that is 35 meters high because you can go behind it ✨