Visite du fort d'Evionnaz

On October 10, the Fort d'Evionnaz opens its doors to you for a long morning visit, from 9.00am to 12.30pm.

Immerse yourself in the region's military history as you explore the fort, a fascinating underground structure carved out of the rock that played a key role in the anti-tank defense of the Rhône valley during the Second World War.

Built between 1939 and 1941 on the Evionnaz anti-tank dam, this fort formed part of the strategic Saint-Maurice lock, and was responsible for slowing or stopping any advance of enemy vehicles via its anti-tank cannons and machine guns installed in well-protected galleries.

On this immersive tour, you can explore the fort's corridors, understand the importance of its strategic position and imagine the daily life of the infantrymen who guarded it. The military infrastructures linked to the fort (such as the anti-tank dams and peripheral defense lines) further enrich this experience, adding to the historical and geographical context. On-site panels, dramatizations and reconstructions explain the evolution of the fortifications, the uses to which the various rooms were put and the atmosphere of the period.

This unique immersion invites you to better understand how these underground works contributed to the protection of the Valais, and to appreciate the military heritage hidden beneath the mountain. The visit is instructive, immersive and accessible to all history buffs.

Online ticketing via Smeetz.


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