Hérisson waterfalls
Menétrux-en-Joux, France
A chain of about thirty waterfalls on a forest river, including the 65 m Éventail. A path climbs past them all in two or three hours; wear good shoes, the rocks are slippery.
The Hérisson tumbles down a wooded valley near Ménétrux-en-Joux over seven waterfalls and 31 steps ("sauts"). The biggest are the Cascade de l'Éventail at 65 m, the Grand Saut at 60 m and the Saut Girard at 35 m. A viewpoint, the Belvédère de l'Éventail, looks out over the valley; the detour to it is optional.
The "Tour des cascades du Hérisson" circuit is about 11.6 km long with roughly 425 m of ascent, and the tourist board rates it as demanding and estimates about four hours. If you only want to see the best-known falls you will need less time: a 7.4 km out-and-back route is given as about three hours. The path can be slippery, so wear sturdy footwear and bring food and drink. In the event of a storm warning, a storm or heavy rain, turn back. You can park at the Maison des cascades in Ménétrux-en-Joux; the car park is charged from April to September (as of October 2026).
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- Menétrux-en-Joux, France
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- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 46.6168, 5.8124
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping des MérillesCampsite5 km from Hérisson waterfallsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping de l'AbbayeCampsite5 km from Hérisson waterfallsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Aire de Marigny, Lac de ChalainMotorhome stopover7 km from Hérisson waterfalls · 48 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping du Lac de NarlayCampsite8 km from Hérisson waterfallsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Le Champ de MarsCampsite12 km from Hérisson waterfallsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping SurchauffantCampsite15 km from Hérisson waterfallsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Hérisson waterfalls?
Hérisson waterfalls is in Menétrux-en-Joux, France, at GPS 46.6168, 5.8124. It is about 3 km from Ménétrux-en-Joux.
Can you camp near Hérisson waterfalls?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Scierie des Lacs, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 57 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hérisson waterfalls?
Hérisson waterfalls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Jura: yellow wine, blind valleys and waterfalls.
What is there to see near Hérisson waterfalls?
Places worth a stop nearby: Baume-les-Messieurs (16 km), Château-Chalon (21 km), Royal Saltworks (46 km) and Lavaux vineyard terraces (72 km).
When is the best time to visit Hérisson waterfalls?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)