Parcours intégral des cascades du Hérisson

Discover the Hérisson waterfalls on a 3-hour hike (7.4 km round trip with 250 m ascent).

All along the trail, caves and remains of dwellings or workshops using hydraulic power are still visible.
This trail is only accessible to pedestrians.

From the top of the Hérisson waterfalls, park in Ilay, commune of La Chaux-du-dombief: Saut Girard car park - Lac d'Ilay.

You will start by discovering the first waterfall: Saut Girard, 35 metres high. After passing the guest house/snack bar, where you'll find public toilets, you'll follow the Hérisson downstream to the two most spectacular waterfalls: the Grand Saut (60m) and the cascade de l'Éventail (65m).

Extend and complete your day with a visit to the Maison des Cascades, a museum where you can learn more about the site, the geology of the Jura and take home some wonderful souvenirs!

From the bottom of the Hérisson waterfalls, make your way to the Maison des Cascades at Val dessus, 39130 Ménétrux-en-Joux.

You'll be a 5-minute walk from the largest waterfall: the cascade de l'Eventail. Easily accessible, it's a great place for short walks or visitors in a hurry. You can then climb to the top of the waterfall to continue on to the Grand Saut and so on. The finishing point at the top of the cascades is the Saut Girard, 35 metres high.

Recommendations:
Be well shod
Dogs on a lead are allowed
Do not leave the marked trails.

To preserve the beauty of the landscape, there are only a few litter bins along the route. We rely on your responsibility to take away your rubbish and help preserve the site. Thank you in advance.