In this page, you will find informations and advices we can give, based on our experience
Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park
What to do if you have little time : Flumen Gorges
Waterfalls being numerous in the area, provide the necessary equipment: tripod, ND filter, remote and possibly anti water spray protection for the camera especially at Flumen.
In summer, the waterfalls may be dry. Spring is therefore the ideal season to visit Jura.
Flumen Gorges
1 mile one way
2 to 3 hours
Free
Beautiful and short hike (2 miles RT) which leads to a cul-de-sac in which flow several beautiful waterfalls. Our favorite place in Jura! Take care to cameras, there are splashes.
Access : from St Claude, follow the road to Geneva (D436). Then follow the municipal stadium and turn left onto the D290 and turn right after 50m on the road towards the campsite Martinet. Go to a small square with a fountain. A small street (the path Foulessard) then start from that place , continue straight and park at the pink building. Climb up the river. Please note that the end of the path is slippery.
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Cascades of the Herisson
2,7 miles one way
2 to 3 hours
Free
The hike is 5,5 miles RT with an elevation of 836 feet in altitude and allows to see 7 waterfalls including the Eventail and Gour Bleu.
Access : from the bottom start at the House of the Waterfalls in Doucier; from the top start at Ilay. The trail is marked throughout. The return is by the same path as the go.
Cascade of the Billaude
0,6 mile on way
1 hour
Free
Nice waterfall accessible by 259 stairs ! if you want to go to the bottom (about 1,2 mile RT).
Access : south of Champagnole.
Cascades of the Tufs - Planches près Arbois
0,3 mile one way
30 minutes
Free
Short hike abour 0,6 mile RT. Best in the morning or late afternoon, to avoid being against the light.
Access : go to the village Planches Près Arbois, park in the village and follow the path GR59 towards south.
Cascade of Vulvoz
1,2 miles one way
1 hour
Free
Nice waterfall appreciated for canyonning.
Access : go to Vulvoz, take road D63, follow the sign "cascade" to a small parking lot before a cottage. Follow the path to access the top of the falls (bridge). To go to the bottom, use a path on the right before the bridge (sign "propriété privée").
Cascade of the Moulin - Les Bouchoux
1,2 miles one way
1 hour
Free
2,5 miles RT hike.
Access : park at the church of the village Les Bouchoux.
Cascade of the Langouette
0,5 mile one way
1 hour
Free
0,9 mile RT hike fully equipped with wooden walkways. The view from the bridge is impressive.
Access : go to the village Planches en Montagne and follow the signs "gorges". Park on left before the bridge.
Cascade of Baume les Messieurs
No hike
30 minutes
Free
The waterfall, very touristy, is visible from the parking lot. However, there is a 3 miles RT path (not very interesting) starting in the village. A hundred yards back down the river, you can go see other waterfalls in "terraces" in the forest.
Access : from Baume les Messieurs, out of the village by the road D70E1 to the parking of the waterfall.
Cascade of the Ponytail
1 mile one way
1 hour
Free
2 miles RT hike, to a high waterfall, hidden in the trees.
Access : go to the village Chaumont. Park on the right after pasing the church.
Pertes de l'Ain
0,7 mile one way
1 hour
Free
1,5 mile RT hike.
Access : in Bourg de Sirod, park at the Bar Les Chamois. Then follow the green signs on the right of the bar.
Moulin du Saut and Source de l'Ain
1,3 miles
1 to 2 hours
Free
Hike of about 2,6 miles RT with climbing portions.
Access : from Sirod, follow Conte (D283) then the signs "Source de l'Ain". The road is in cul-de sac. The source is at 500m. The Moulin du Saut is at about 1,5 mile.
Cascade of the Frasnée
No hike
15 minutes
Free
This waterfall is visible from the parking lot. No interest.
Access : 3 miles from Clairvaux les Lacs in the village La Frasnée.
Viewpoint of the 4 lakes
82 feet one way
30 minutes
Free
Short walk of 0,3 mile RT that leads to a viewpoint over 4 lakes.
Access : got to Chaux du Dombief, take road D678 towards the north. Pass the village Les Rollets then drive on the "route forestière du Bois" to the parking lot.
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