Running from Les Diablerets to Aigle in the Vaudois Alps, the Vallée des Ormonts is a region full of traditions and with a rich heritage. To preserve and share these traditions, the Musée des Ormonts in Vers-l’Eglise, near Les Diablerets, organises temporary exhibitions, open from Wednesday to Sunday.
Extending from Aigle to the foot of the Diablerets Massif, the Ormonts Valley is a region steeped in tradition and blessed with a rich cultural heritage.
To preserve and share these traditions, the Musée des Ormonts regularly puts together exhibitions showcasing different aspects of the valley. The history of winter sport, a journey through old photographs, the Diablerets Bitter drink, devil’s legends and 100 years of regional railway are but a few of the themes that have been covered over the past years.
Thanks to exciting interactive exhibitions, visitors come away feeling that a secret of the Vaud Alps has been revealed.
Hydropower in Les Ormonts
The valley of Les Ormonts has vast hydropower potential, fed by a number of torrents and rivers. For centuries, these have been harnessed to power the water wheels of mills, sawmills, washhouses, etc., and – after the construction of several hydropower plants and dams – facilitated the electrification of villages. Discover the magic of the “White Gold of Les Ormonts” through images, models and films and visit an authentic, water-powered sawmill that is still in use near the village of Vers-L’Eglise.
- Musée des Ormonts
- Route de Vers L'Eglise 5
- 1864 Vers-l'Eglise - CH
- How to get there?
More information about accessibility Dates / Opening hours
Wednesday - Sunday13:30 - 17:30
Documents
Activity pack for groups & schools (application/pdf)
Prices
Entry ticket
- Adults
- CHF 6.-
- Students, AVS, AI, museum members
- CHF 4.-
- Children
- Free
- Group (from 10 people)
- CHF 4.-
- School class
- Free
- BCV Maestro Card (adults)
- CHF 4.-
- BCV Maestro Card (children)
- Free
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