Fort de Cindey, Military fortress in Saint-Maurice, Switzerland
Fort de Cindey is a military installation built into the Scex cliff face, containing an extensive network of underground corridors, living quarters, and command centers. The chambers are carved deep into the rock and display the engineering approach used during its construction.
The fort was built in two construction phases and completed in 1954 as part of Switzerland's defensive strategy during the Cold War. It formed one section of a larger national defense plan focused on protecting the Alpine border regions.
The fort displays equipment and spaces that show how Switzerland prepared its defenses during the Cold War era. Visitors can see the actual chambers where soldiers trained and stood watch over the valley.
The fort opens during summer months and visitors reach it through guided tours arranged by the Saint-Maurice Tourism Office. Wear sturdy footwear since the underground paths and corridors have uneven surfaces and steps.
The installation connects to the nearby Fort du Scex through natural cave formations called Grotte aux Fées, a hidden tunnel system within the mountain. This connection shows how the two defenses were planned to work together as part of a larger defensive network.
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