Dufour fortifications, Military fortress in Saint-Maurice, Switzerland
The Dufour fortifications extend across multiple regions between the municipalities of Bex, Saint-Maurice, and Vérossaz, forming a network of defensive structures.
General Guillaume Henri Dufour directed the construction of these fortifications in 1831 during a period of military tension across Europe.
The fortifications represent Swiss military engineering excellence, demonstrating the strategic planning methods used to protect the upper Rhône valley passage.
Visitors can explore the fortifications through a 4.9-kilometer hiking trail that starts at Saint-Maurice Train Station and includes 171 meters of elevation change.
The fortification complex spans two different Swiss cantons, Vaud and Valais, making it an inter-cantonal military heritage site.
Location: canton Vaud
Location: Valais
Location: Bex
Location: Saint-Maurice
Location: Vérossaz
GPS coordinates: 46.22387,7.00731
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:31
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