Niremont, Alpine summit in Veveyse District, Switzerland.
Description
Niremont is a mountain summit in the Veveyse District reaching 1,514 meters in elevation, with two smaller peaks nearby. The slopes are open with grasslands and wetland areas, offering wide views across the surrounding valleys.
History
The name comes from French 'Noir Mont', meaning Black Mountain, a reference to the dark vegetation covering the slopes. This name has remained in use for centuries and reflects local geography.
Culture
The summit area includes 402 hectares of protected land registered in the Inventory of Mire Landscapes of Particular Beauty and National Importance.
Practical
The Rathvel ski resort operates on the eastern slopes for winter sports, while trails for hiking and mountain biking run across the terrain year-round. The area is accessible from nearby towns and offers options for different activity levels.
Did you know?
The high plateau protects wetland areas that are part of a national inventory of landscapes of particular beauty. These moist ecosystems harbor rare plant and insect species found nowhere else in the region.
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