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Hérisson waterfalls – Ulm 80📷 Parrad.adrien, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Hérisson waterfalls

Menétrux-en-Joux, France

Nature

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.

Nearest town
Menétrux-en-Joux, France
Category
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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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 MérillesCampsite
    5 km from Hérisson waterfalls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping de l'AbbayeCampsite
    5 km from Hérisson waterfalls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de Marigny, Lac de ChalainMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Hérisson waterfalls · 48 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping du Lac de NarlayCampsite
    8 km from Hérisson waterfalls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Le Champ de MarsCampsite
    12 km from Hérisson waterfalls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Camping SurchauffantCampsite
    15 km from Hérisson waterfalls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

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)