Waterfalls and viewpoints around Baume-les-Messieurs

All the ingredients for a beautiful hike that make the Jura so special are here: remote valleys, viewpoints, caves, waterfalls and unspoilt nature.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.99 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 316 m
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    Descent: - 316 m

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    Highest point: 515 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 297 m

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Description of the walk

The starting point is in the abbey car park, in the centre of Baume-les-Messieurs.

(S/E) From the car park, turn right onto Rue des Grands Jardins. Keep left at the junction with Rue de Crancot, then take the second path on the left after the town hall to cross the Seille.

(1) Continue left through the village heading south and following the Seille river. Continue until you reach the second path on the right. Take this path, passing a chapel on your right. Cross the stream (the Dard) and follow it on the left bank with its many small waterfalls. At the ford, turn right until you reach the Tufs waterfall.

(2) Return to the ford via the same route and follow a path on the left with steps on the right of the waterfall. Cross a bridge over the river.

(3) Continue to the left of a building, descending slightly to cross the paved road.

(4) Take the path opposite, which climbs up to the Échelles de Crançot. Keep right until you reach the Belvédère des Roches on the road.

(5) Then return and continue straight ahead on the road until you reach the crossroads in a bend.

(6) Continue on the left towards Crois de Suchot (PR®). Further on, keep left to arrive at a large private table, which is authorised for use by respectful members of the public.

(7) Then return to the crossroads and turn left. Follow the yellowPR® signs, passing an intersection and then following a cliff. Keep to the right until you are close to the road. Continue straight ahead at the next intersection until you reach a crossroads.

(8) Turn left until you reach the Suchot Cross.

(9) Then return to the junction via the same route.

(8) Turn left, then left again onto the paved road until you reach the start of a trail.

(10) Keep left and follow a steeply descending path: be careful of slipping in wet weather. You will arrive at Baumes-les-Messieurs. Cross the monumental abbey to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 307 m - Parking
  2. 1 : km 0.57 - alt. 297 m - Bridge over the Seille (river) - tributary of the Saône
  3. 2 : km 3.08 - alt. 375 m - Cascade des Tufs - Baume-les-Messieurs caves
  4. 3 : km 3.22 - alt. 398 m - Bridge over the Dard (torrent) - tributary of the Seille
  5. 4 : km 3.39 - alt. 408 m - Intersection of the trail and paved road - Baume-les-Messieurs caves
  6. 5 : km 4.02 - alt. 493 m - Belvédère des Roches - Belvédère de Crançot (Crançot)
  7. 6 : km 4.32 - alt. 506 m - Fork
  8. 7 : km 4.62 - alt. 515 m - Refuge and table (private but open to the public)
  9. 8 : km 7.71 - alt. 501 m - Intersection
  10. 9 : km 8.13 - alt. 500 m - Suchot Cross - Suchot viewpoint
  11. 10 : km 8.83 - alt. 491 m - Left hand
  12. S/E : km 9.99 - alt. 307 m - Parking

Notes

Very goodPR® signage with FFRP information signs.
Good walking shoes are recommended.
Walking sticks are recommended and even mandatory in wet conditions to prevent slipping.

This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 42 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Ced.rando
Ced.rando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route taken during the weekend of 11 November. A beautiful sunny day, with a slight change of plan right from the start because the path that runs from the small chapel to the waterfall at the bottom of the valley was closed due to hornet nests. The road section was therefore less interesting, but the rest of the route was fine. The climb from the waterfall to the top of the cliffs was a little slippery.
Panoramic view of the village from the cross. All the shops were open.

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User 21556018

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk around the remote areas of Beaume. A pleasant little path along the stream. Wear good footwear after heavy rain, as the path may be flooded in places.
The waterfalls are superb as recent rains have swollen the stream.
The Crançot steps are easy to navigate and there is a superb view from the Crançot lookout points. A small path through the woods leads to the Suchot cross.
Return to the village via a path requiring good footwear in wet weather.
A beautiful walk.

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User 27624420

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The trail is well marked and maintained. It is accessible to people who are not used to hiking and offers beautiful views. The only downside is its proximity to roads for cars.

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joel21
joel21

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, best done in March/April, as this summer the tufa waterfall was dry...

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FURETTE1959
FURETTE1959

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike that took up most of the day, as we included visits to the abbey, the cave and the Tufs waterfall, which was unfortunately dry at that time of year.
Beautiful views from the lookout points, most of the hike was in the shade, and we had a picnic on an XXL table at the hunting lodge.
We highly recommend it.

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User 27450341

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We only did the first part of the hike to the waterfall and caves on purpose, as we wanted to see the caves. The guided tour cost €10.
The path was well marked. We only hesitated at the first bridge we had to cross, but we easily found the right path again.
It was a rainy day, so we decided not to risk continuing (five months pregnant).

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User 4646150
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We will gladly return to do this tour again, as the waterfall was dry due to the heat. Despite this, we really enjoyed it.

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lamycatherine 75@gmail.com
lamycatherine 75@gmail.com

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Spectacular landscapes
The tufa waterfall and the Dard river were dry after 15 days of high temperatures.
We rounded off the day with a visit to the abbey

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giroddo@orange.fr
giroddo@orange.fr

Thank you, Maryse
You won't be disappointed, as there's nothing (or almost nothing) missing that makes the Jura so special (rivers with waterfalls, viewpoints and secluded spots, caves), not to mention the remarkable village of Baumes les Messieurs with its abbey.
Enjoy your visit.
Dominique

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maryse39
maryse39

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This is a hike to plan ahead!

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josettechagnon
josettechagnon

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Good

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pharma54
pharma54

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike that isn't too difficult, with a good climb up the crancot ladders after entering the Baumes caves, but it remains very accessible.
It's a shame the river was dry, so there were no waterfalls. We'll have to do the hike again when it's not so hot.
Magnificent view from the rock viewpoint.
Sometimes the route description isn't very clear, such as "further on, turn left": how far is "further on"? 10 metres, 500 metres? We got lost but it wasn't a big deal.
The hike is mainly in the shade, so it's great in the summer heatwave! A must-do 😊

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Gouriev
Gouriev

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with breathtaking views. Very pleasant in warm weather as it is well shaded. The start is very busy, but after the stunning waterfall, the path becomes much less crowded.

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User 19937682

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike lasting approximately 3 hours. There is a slightly challenging section after the caves.

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User 26106389

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent hike
very close to the riverbed, which sometimes crosses the path, making it muddy but well worth the detour

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