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Cascades du Hérisson, Menetrux-en-Joux

4.5
#1 of 85 in Nature in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Waterfall Wildlife Area Must See
The walking trail around Cascades du Hérisson is 3.7 km (2.3 mi) along the Hérisson river with 31 waterfalls on the way. You can walk the entire distance, or walk for about 10 min to reach the L'Éventail et Valeé cascades that flow at a height of 65 m (213 ft). At the foot of the waterfall, the Maison des Cascades Visitor Center takes you on an entertaining journey into the heart of the Hérisson valley, its waterfalls, history, and legends. The Visitor Center comprises three exhibition rooms and an audiovisual room playing a 20-min film about the falls. With our international travel planner, Menetrux-en-Joux attractions like Cascades du Hérisson can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
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  • By 271judyl
    We just went to one of the Cascades. If we had more time, we would have come prepared to do the 3 hour walk to see them all. Nice facilities. Easy parking.  more »
  • By Hugh C
    Dragged our 4 year old up to the first and second waterfalls. Definitely worth a visit. The scenery was very beautiful  more »
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  • By M Haseeb
    The place is amazing, nature at its best. Mh guest from England gave the best reviews as well. Surface is bit slippery so wear good shoes for the track.
  • By Jacob Mannes
    Very nice, good restaurant behind yhe pizza restaurant
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