Alone or with family
Le fort est une destination secrète cachée dans un écrin de verdure que constitue Vallorbe et sa région. Sous son air de "faux-chalet", vous découvrirez un ouvrage militaire dans lequel nos troupes étaient mobilisées durant la 2ème guerre mondiale.
Une visite qui ravira et étonnera petits et grands et une expérience unique à vivre en famille.
In a group or with the school
The fort offers special conditions for groups: tourists, schools, holiday passport holders, sports clubs, military associations, police/fire brigades, senior citizens' clubs, etc. We help to organize your transport.
With a maximum of 25 people per group, several simultaneous groups are possible.
Company exit
The fort is an unexpected venue for your company outings. You can combine a guided tour, a work session, and a friendly drink several dozen meters underground. Your colleagues will be amazed!
Guided tours in groups of 30 people.
Opening May 9, 2026
PRE-GIROUD foundation
Swiss military fortification and museum in Vallorbe
FORT 39-45
VALLORBE
The Fort, a unique historical museum, recreates the lives of soldiers during the mobilization of 1939-1945. The visit reveals weapons, period equipment, 80 mannequins, and retraces key events on the border, such as the French military retreat, the arrival of German troops and the liberation of the Doubs in September 1944.
GUIDED TOUR
MUSEUM EXHIBITION
KIOSK
PLAN YOUR VISIT
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INFO
SCHEDULES
PRICES
//Opening 2026
Low season: open on weekends and public holidays (Ascension and Pentecost), from May 9 to June 26, then from August 17 to October 18, 2026.
High season: open from Wednesday to Sunday, from June 27 to August 16, 2026.
//Group departures
Guided tours depart at 10am, 1pm and 3pm.
It is recommended to arrive on site 15 minutes before departure.
The Fort, a historical structure, is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchair users.
For safety reasons, pets are not allowed.
Audio guide available at the kiosk: French, German, English, Spanish, Italian.
//Prices
Adult 17.-
Child 10.-
AVS/AI/Student 15.-
//Access
Free parking (car and bus)
SEE YOU
Immerse yourself in history and discover the first military structure opened to the public. Come and experience this exceptional heritage site, nestled in a remarkable natural setting. We look forward to welcoming you for a visit that will leave a lasting impression!
Information
For groups
North Vaud Tourist Office
T: +41 24 423 03 13
E: tourisme@adnv.ch
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