Queue de Cheval Waterfall

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A pleasant little outing to discover this waterfall, which cascades down a sixty-metre drop in two stages. These drops, each around thirty metres high, are spectacular when it has rained. This is therefore an outing to do after a period of rain if you want to enjoy the scenery offered by one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Haut-Jura.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.06 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 147 m
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    Descent: - 147 m
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    Highest point: 612 m
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    Lowest point: 465 m
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Waterfall
Horse tail
The footbridge
Queue de Cheval Waterfall

Description of the walk

Access: In Saint-Claude, go around the cathedral and at the traffic lights, head towards Stade Serger where you will find a car park. Leave your car in the car park.

(S/E) Head south-east along Rue de la Fontaine aux Oiseaux, then take the path on the left that climbs towards the Queue de Cheval waterfall.

(1) After a 10-minute climb, you will see the Queue de l'Âne waterfall on your right.
Continue along the path, pass the two houses and then under a power line

(2) Walk along the Gros Dard river, which is very turbulent when it rains. This is the starting point for the canyoning hike.

(3) Continue on the left, cross the footbridge and continue along the small path that leads to the waterfall.

(4) At the Queue de Cheval waterfall, you can easily pass under the waterfall on the right bank.
To return, take the same route back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 465 m - Serger Stadium car park. Near - Le Tacon (affluent de la Bienne)
  2. 1 : km 1.29 - alt. 579 m - View of the Queue d'Âne waterfall
  3. 2 : km 2.18 - alt. 582 m - View of the - Le Grosdar (Affluent du Tacon)
  4. 3 : km 2.32 - alt. 589 m - Start of the canyoning hike
  5. 4 : km 2.53 - alt. 611 m - Cascade de la Queue de Cheval
  6. S/E : km 5.06 - alt. 465 m - Serger Stadium car park

Notes

No water points along the route

Worth a visit

Things to see during the hike:
- Queue d'Âne Waterfall (1)
- Gros Dard Gorges and Potholes (3)
- Queue de Cheval waterfall (4)

Nearby sights:
- Saint-Claude
- The Abbey Museum, for more information click here
- the Pipe and Diamond Museum, for more information click here
- Saint-Pierre Cathedral

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Sas
Sas

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk, very easy to follow but quite steep. However, avoid in August as the waterfall is dry.

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kerstin
kerstin

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A walk in the snow, with a few slippery patches, to find a beautiful waterfall with lots of water. Setting off on foot from Saint Claude, we returned via Chaumont (Mont Bayard route)

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Michaël39
Michaël39

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

This route, after a steady but fairly gentle climb, offers views of one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Jura. It is notable for its slenderness, which is probably where it gets its name. However, be careful at the very end, when you reach the foot of the waterfall: this last section is not suitable for small children.

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LoloC54
LoloC54

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Easy hike but rather disappointing ending due to lack of water. The waterfall was just a trickle and the river below was almost dry. A shame

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Pierre des Vignes
Pierre des Vignes

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy, pleasant walk.

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gérard 71
gérard 71

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

this walk is best done after a rainy season, such as now. Wear sturdy shoes and be careful not to slip

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Tauffe
Tauffe

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very well

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Lespinpinsdujura
Lespinpinsdujura
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk with no difficulty, easily manageable with children.
We did a 2 km round trip to get to the Queue de l'Âne waterfall, but this isn't suitable for children as it's quite challenging and requires a good level of fitness, although it's well worth the effort.

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lesbubusalain
lesbubusalain

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful waterfall in February with lots of water, no difficulty

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mfcavagna@gmail.com
mfcavagna@gmail.com

To be redone when the waterfall has more water; only a small trickle was flowing.

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MichelVM
MichelVM

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

On the way back, if time allows (2 hours), you can visit the Queue de l'Âne waterfall. Be careful though, as the path is more difficult and poorly marked. Basically, you have to climb back up the Grosdard via the other bank.

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DaDoRando14
DaDoRando14

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

More interesting hike after rainfall: in dry weather, the waterfall is not very full and the horse's tail has hardly any hair! Round trip route.
Be sure to take the footbridge on the left and not the one on the right that comes up first.

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AnaisR3
AnaisR3

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I went on this hike from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. I didn't meet a single person and it was very pleasant. The scenery is very pretty. Very easy to access and not tiring.

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rahierchristian
rahierchristian

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Despite light rain, it was a very pleasant walk
going there and back on the same route is unusual for us, but it wasn't a problem
Possibility of making a detour via La Queue de l'Âne on the way back
Early September, during the week, only four people on the route
Disappointing because at this time of year, the waterfall is practically dry, but the site is superb
Christian Rahier

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stuart
stuart

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike completed on a Saturday afternoon.
/!\ Very busy trail! /!\
We encountered many people, including canyoning groups. Be aware that you will be far from alone!

The waterfall had little water that day, but the surroundings are still beautiful!

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