Waterfalls and viewpoints around Baume-les-Messieurs

All the ingredients for a wonderful hike, and what makes the Jura so special, are here: recesses, viewpoints, caves, waterfalls and unspoilt nature.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.21 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,037 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,037 ft

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    Highest point: 1,690 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 974 ft

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Description of the walk

The start is at the abbey car park, 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, following the Seille. Walk on until the second path on the right. Take this path, passing to the right of a chapel. Cross the stream (the Dard), which you follow along the left bank with its many small waterfalls. At the ford, turn right towards the Tufs waterfall.

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

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

(4) Just opposite, take a path leading up to the Échelles de Crançot. Keep to the right until you reach the Belvédère des Roches on the road.

(5) Then turn back and continue straight on along the road to the junction at a bend.

(6) Continue to the left: towards Crois de Suchot (PR®®). Further on, keep left to reach a large private table, which the owner has made available to respectful members of the public.

(7) Return to the junction and turn left. Follow the yellowPR®® markings, passing an intersection and then walking along a cliff. Keep to the right until you are close to the road. Continue straight on at the next intersection until you reach a crossroads.

(8) Head left to the Croix de Suchot.

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

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

(10) Keep left to follow a steeply descending path: in wet weather, watch out for slippery patches. You will arrive at Baumes-les-Messieurs; cross the imposing abbey to return to the car park (start/end).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,007 ft - Car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.36 - alt. 974 ft - Bridge over the - Seille (river) - a tributary of the Saône
  3. 2 : mi 1.91 - alt. 1,230 ft - Cascade des Tufs - Baume-les-Messieurs Caves
  4. 3 : mi 2 - alt. 1,306 ft - Bridge over the Dard (torrent) – a tributary of the Seille
  5. 4 : mi 2.11 - alt. 1,339 ft - Path/tarmac road junction - Baume-les-Messieurs Caves
  6. 5 : mi 2.5 - alt. 1,617 ft - Les Roches Viewpoint - Crançot Viewpoint (Crançot)
  7. 6 : mi 2.69 - alt. 1,660 ft - Fork in the road
  8. 7 : mi 2.87 - alt. 1,690 ft - Refuge and table (private but open to the public)
  9. 8 : mi 4.79 - alt. 1,644 ft - Junction
  10. 9 : mi 5.05 - alt. 1,640 ft - Suchot Cross - Suchot Viewpoint
  11. 10 : mi 5.49 - alt. 1,611 ft - Left hand
  12. S/E : mi 6.21 - alt. 1,007 ft - Car park

Notes

Very goodPR®® signposting with FFRP signs.
Good high-top walking boots are recommended.
Walking poles are recommended and even compulsory 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 48 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 26165438

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This is definitely a hike where you need to be well-shod, as there are sections through water and muddy paths. The Crançot steps take you up to the viewpoint, which offers a breathtaking view. The final section down to Baume-les-Messieurs is indeed very narrow, stony and steep, but we managed it in the sunshine (thank goodness)
This hike is definitely worth it for the varied landscapes and exceptional views.

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superdadou
superdadou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb hike, best done after a spell of rain, so you can see the waterfall at its best!

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FlickaPatsy
FlickaPatsy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, pleasant and easy hike in the Jura, with few visitors apart from at Beaumes-les-Messieurs Abbey and the cave.
We took the opportunity to visit the abbey church as soon as we arrived (10.00 am) when there were very few people, and the cave (between noon and 2.00 pm) where we were in a small group. I recommend a visit to this very interesting cave (about an hour) with a very friendly guide.
Take care on the descent on the way back.
After the walk, you can enjoy some homemade ice cream near the abbey church.

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User 27702027

A wonderful hike with stunning scenery. An easy route to follow. A must-do 👍

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User 29037608

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk – I highly recommend it!
All the typical Jura landscapes are here: waterfalls, gorges, viewpoints… it’s truly varied and magnificent from start to finish.

The section along the Dard and the Tufs waterfall are really lovely, and the views are well worth it.

I completed it in 2½ hours without rushing, so it’s definitely doable at a steady pace.

Be careful, however, on some of the steeper and slippery descents, especially in wet weather.

In summary: a well-rounded, accessible and very enjoyable hike 👌

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giroddo@orange.fr
giroddo@orange.fr

Thank you for your very positive review, which really captures what makes this hike so special.

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User 27702027

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A wonderful hike with stunning scenery. An easy route to follow. A must-do 👍

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joelle MASNADA
joelle MASNADA

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2026
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 on 8 March, with unexpectedly good weather for the start of the season: sunny and mild!
Everything was great: a beautiful village, a chapel, a bucolic river in a preserved setting, a gentle climb, no slippery spots, and a series of lookouts along an easy trail through the woods...and a long but accessible final descent, although steep (be careful with young children, and at the lookouts, of course).
The advertised level is accurate; the 10 kilometres are a bit noticeable at the start of the season, but it's still enjoyable.
We are delighted with this hike and will do it again when the autumn colours are at their best. Thank you!

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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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