Cascades des Tufs - Cuisance, Limestone waterfall in Les Planches-près-Arbois, France.
The Cascade des Tufs forms a natural curtain of water falling 10 meters high and stretching 15 meters wide over limestone formations.
The continuous flow of the Cuisance River over centuries has created substantial limestone deposits, forming the current geological structure of the falls.
Local regulations protect the natural limestone formations by prohibiting swimming near the falls to preserve their geological composition for future generations.
Visitors can reach the waterfall through a 600-meter walking path from the designated parking area in Les Planches-près-Arbois village.
The waterfall displays natural pools called gours, created by limestone barriers that form small basins along the water course.
Location: Les Planches-près-Arbois
Elevation above the sea: 352 m
Website: http://www.baumelesmessieurs.fr/les-cascades/
Part of: Cuisance
Address: 39210 Baume-les-Messieurs, France 39210 Baume-les-Messieurs
Website: http://baumelesmessieurs.fr/les-cascades
GPS coordinates: 46.87208,5.80570
Latest update: July 6, 2025 20:54
The Jura department is home to glacial lakes, natural waterfalls, geological formations, and medieval towns. Notable natural sites include the Cascades du Hérisson, Lac de Chalain, and Reculée de Baume-les-Messieurs. Urban centers like Dole, Arbois, and Salins-les-Bains retain their architectural heritage from the 16th and 17th centuries. The region offers outdoor activities in the Haut-Jura Nature Park and the ski resorts of Les Rousses and Métabief.
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