The Herisson river originates from the Saut Girard, which is fed by the waters of Lake Bonlieu and Lake Ilay. Classified as a “large natural site”, the valley of waterfalls, also known as Herisson (hedgehog) Valley is definitely worth a visit during your stay in the Jura and will amaze young and old alike. Situated between Ilay and Doucier this valley extends over 3 kms.
These waterfalls are incredibly rich in natural heritage and are the pride of this region.
Wander along the wooded paths and discover the 7 waterfalls that mark the route. The two most beautiful of them, the Grand Saut and the Éventail, are over 60m high. Near the the Éventail is a museum dedicated to the visual splendour of the waterfalls and the history of the valley.
Learn more about the Cascades du Herisson (Hedgehog Waterfalls) by visiting their website
This is a farm and petting zoo. Visit bison , auroches (type of cattle) and highland cattle, the mini-farm for children, where you can participate in the feeding of the animals.
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39130 DOUCIER
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Altitude : 545 m
Residents : 180
Available Activities : Hiking, rambles, fishing, safe swimming, windsurfing, pedal boats, canoeing, mountain biking, Chapel St Renobert 15th century situated in the hamlet of Villard.
Altitude : 530 m
Residents : 274
Available Activities : Supervised swimming (Lake Chalain ), windsurfing, pedal boat, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, Cascades du Herisson, Lake Chambly, 16-17th century church, shops .
Altitude : 594 m
Residents : 40
Available Activities : Hiking, rambles, viewpoint overlooking Lake Chalain, 17th century chapel. The 13th century castle De Chalain is located on the Domaine de Chalain campsite.