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© Fort Pré-Giroud © ADNV – Lionel Bourgeois

Pré-Giroud Military Fort

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The Pré-Giroud artillery fort in Vallorbe was built and used during the Second World War.
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Carved out of the rock, it is now part of our military heritage.
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Built between 1937 and 1939, the Pré-Giroud military fort in Vallorbe was designed to prevent foreign armies from crossing the Col de Jougne and to support the defence of the Franco-Swiss border during the Second World War.
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This stopping artillery fort, dug into the rock, consists of 6 blockhouses with one casemate, linked by a network of galleries serving ammunition shops, an engine room and a barracks. It was occupied by 125 men.
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Outside, three independent works, built in 1941, are surrounded by a double row of barbed wire and minefields.
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Bought by the commune of Vallorbe in 1988, the Pré-Giroud fort is managed by a Foundation. It gives an idea of the living conditions of the soldiers, but also of its weapons from a bygone era.
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The view of the Col de Jougne from the fort’s esplanade above Vallorbe is breathtaking and magnificent. It’s easy to appreciate the strategic importance of such a place.

Pré-Giroud Military Fort
Fort de Pré-Giroud
1337
Vallorbe

+41 21 843 32 65

+41 79 622 53 40

fortdepregiroud@bluewin.ch

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Partially wheelchair-accessible
Parking place partially wheelchair-accessible
Toilets not wheelchair-accessible
Opening hours

10 May 2025

19 October 2025

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Rates

Group (from 20 people)

Adult:
CHF
15
Child:
CHF
8

Individual

Adult:
CHF
17
Child:
CHF
10
Pen./Inv./Student:
CHF
15
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Opening times 2025

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11.05 to 29.06 and from 18.08 to 19.10

– Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: Guided tours depart at 10am, 1pm and 3pm

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From 29.06 to 18.08

– Wednesday to Sunday: Guided tours depart at 10am, 1pm and 3pm

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Special openings on request from May to October.

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For groups, by prior arrangement: coffee/croissant, aperitif (with local specialities), fondue, catering service.

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Agence ADNV / Office du tourisme du Nord vaudois

Avenue de la Gare 2

1400 Yverdon-les-Bains

T +41 24 423 03 13

tourisme@adnv.ch

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