Mormont, Archaeological site and mountain summit in canton Vaud, Switzerland.
Description
Mormont is a mountain and archaeological site in western Switzerland rising 605 meters (1,985 feet) above sea level. The summit forms a natural barrier between the Venoge and Orbe valleys, acting as a divide in the regional landscape.
History
Excavations beginning in 2006 uncovered roughly 250 Celtic burial pits containing human remains, tools, jewelry, and bronze vessels from the La Tène period. These finds date from the centuries when Celts inhabited the region, between approximately 450 and 100 BC.
Culture
The mountain served as a sacred place where Celtic communities left behind graves and ritual sites that reveal their spiritual beliefs. Visitors can still sense the layers of religious meaning embedded in this landscape today.
Practical
The site is accessible via marked trails starting from Eclépens village, with several routes leading to the summit. Limestone mining continues in certain areas, so some paths may be affected by ongoing extraction work.
Did you know?
The summit marks a watershed separating two major river basins while hosting more than 900 plant species, including over 200 rare varieties. Multiple orchid species thrive in this habitat, making the location a notable natural area for plant diversity.
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