Mont Fier

Discover Mont Fier, a singular summit perched at an altitude of 1282 m, where grandiose panoramas, wild nature and a unique geological history meet, offering an unforgettable experience between lakes, valleys, Jura massifs and the aerial ballet of the peregrine falcon.

Mont Fier overlooks the hamlets of Les Arcets and Les Rivières, offering a remarkable view of the Roche des Arcets, Lac des Rousses, the Orbe Valley and the Noirmont and Dôle massifs. This summit is unusual in that it escapes the rule of mountain formation: it is a unique example of the Jura perched syncline.

The name "Mont-Fier" is pronounced "Mont fié". The word "fié" appears to be a deformation of an old patois form of beech (foya) or fir (fia). For some researchers, "fié" means "wild". In any case, it seems that Mont Fier refers to a wild, wooded region...