Les cascades du Hérisson

Route details

Explore this hiking route of 4,352mi starting from La Chaux-du-Dombief, Jura. The hike is a loop and returns to the starting point. This hike is rated as intermediate, plan for about 3h30m to complete it. The route has a positive elevation gain of 968ft and a negative elevation loss of 968ft.

Description of the route by the creator

A walk along the 7 Hérisson waterfalls (the most visited natural site in Franche-Comté!). There's little difficulty, just follow the signs. Then take the path in the opposite direction. It can start either from the Ilay parking lot (downhill then uphill) or from the Maison des Cascades (the other way round).

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Jura

Route profile

968ft
Elevation +
968ft
Elevation -
1814ft
Min altitude
2533ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Route starting point: D 39, 39150 La Chaux-du-Dombief

GPS coordinates of the starting point: 46.61537, 5.88544 / 46°36'55'' N, 5°53'7'' E