Fort du Scex, Military museum in Vérossaz, Switzerland
The Fort du Scex stands on a cliff face, featuring galleries with artillery positions, observation posts, and accommodation spaces for military personnel.
Built in 1911 as part of the National Redoubt defense system, the fort contained four 75mm Krupp-Giovanola guns with an 11-kilometer firing range.
The fort exemplifies Swiss military engineering by integrating defensive structures into natural rock formations while maintaining operational effectiveness.
Visitors can access the fort during summer months through guided tours that include explorations of the underground passages and artillery positions.
Fort du Scex introduced the concept of a flanking battery incorporated into a rock face, establishing new standards for Swiss military architecture.
Location: Vérossaz
Inception: 1911
Part of: Forteresse historique de St-Maurice
Website: http://forteresse-st-maurice.ch/deutsch/dat_d/s_d/fbesi_s_d.htm
GPS coordinates: 46.21368,6.99558
Latest update: March 9, 2025 21:31
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