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 now:
The power of water in Les Ormonts (history of hydraulic energy)
Documents
Activity pack for groups & schools (application/pdf)
Contact
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 Jun 19, 2021 to Oct 31, 2021
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 13:30 - 17:30
Prices
- Free Access Card
- Free
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