Fort du Lomont, Military fortification in Doubs, France
Fort du Lomont stands at 803 meters elevation on the Lomont mountain chain, featuring thick masonry walls and an extensive 1.5-kilometer outer envelope.
Constructed between 1875 and 1878 by Adrien Hallier company, this Séré de Rivières fortification contained 73 cannons and 18 mortars for defensive operations.
The fort incorporated optical telegraphy systems to maintain communication with neighboring fortifications, including Fort Lachaux and Mont Bart through light signals.
Located at coordinates 47.359933, 6.828347, the fort spans across three communes: Chamesol, Montécheroux, and Pierrefontaine-lès-Blamont in eastern France.
The northern section houses a substantial artillery battery, while the underground structure includes a gunpowder magazine excavated into solid rock in 1889.
GPS coordinates: 47.35993,6.82835
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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