Cascades du Flumen, Triple waterfall in Septmoncel Les Molunes, France.
The Flumen River forms three adjacent waterfalls, each cascading over 20 meters within the rocky gorges of Haute Jura mountains.
The hydroelectric facility near Le Martinet established the first structured access path to these waterfalls in the early twentieth century.
The Flumen waterfalls represent a natural heritage site of national interest, illustrating the geological formations of the Jura mountain range.
Visitors can access the waterfalls through a 2.7-kilometer walking path from Le Matinete parking area, following the river course downstream.
During periods of high rainfall, the three parallel water streams merge into one powerful cascade, creating a natural water curtain effect.
Location: Septmoncel Les Molunes
Part of: Flumen, gorges du Flumen
Address: 39310 Septmoncel Les Molunes, France
GPS coordinates: 46.35799,5.89670
Latest update: October 29, 2025 18:35
The Jura department features varied landscapes with mountain ranges, limestone plateaus, and forested valleys. The terrain has shaped notable geological sites: the Hérisson waterfalls stretch over nearly 4 kilometers with 31 waterfalls, the Baume-les-Messieurs Reculée forms a closed valley with 200-meter-high walls, and the Langouette Gorges show a canyon carved by the Saine between vertical cliffs. Historic towns reflect the past of the region: Dole preserves its collegiate church and 16th- and 17th-century houses with arcades, Arbois hosts the Louis Pasteur house and wine cellars, while Salins-les-Bains displays its old salt production facilities listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Jura vineyards produce specific wines, including the yellow wine made in Château-Chalon, a village perched on a rocky spur overlooking the vineyards. The Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park offers hiking trails and cross-country skiing routes. The ski resorts of Les Rousses and Métabief welcome winter visitors at over 1100 meters altitude. Glacial lakes such as Chalain allow swimming and water activities during the summer.
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