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.
Practical information
Groups visit upon request all year round.
Exhibition to discover from July 6, to October 27, 2019
The power of water in Les Ormonts (history of hydraulic energy)
Magic People offers - Summer 2019
Notice to Magic Pass holders 3.0! In Villars, Gryon and Les Diablerets, several offers and discounts are reserved for you during Summer 2019!50% discount on the adult ticket and free for the children for the museum.
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Musée des Ormonts
Route de Vers L'Eglise 5
1864 Vers-l'Eglise
Tel : +41 (0)24 492 17 71
info@museeormonts.chwww.museeormonts.ch
Opening hours
From Dec 21, 2019 to Apr 26, 2020
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 13:30 - 17:30
From Jun 20, 2020 to Oct 25, 2020
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 13:30 - 17:30
Prices
- Free Access Card
- Free
Price
- Adults
- CHF 6.-
- Children
- Free
- Group (from 10 people)
- CHF 4.-
- School class
- CHF 2.-
- Students, AVS, AI, museum members
- CHF 4.-
- BCV Maestro Card (adults)
- CHF 4.-
- BCV Maestro Card (children)
- Free
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