Surface lift Le Devens in Saint-George
2-person Surface lift Le Devens
AI Abstract
The Le Devens cable car in Saint-George (built in 1988) spans a distance of 692 meters, covering an elevation difference between 977 m and 1143 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 800 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Saint-George |
| Name | Le Devens |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1988 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Saint-George
- Name: Le Devens
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1988-To date
- Year of construction: 1988
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 977 m
- Difference in altitude: 166 m
- Length: 692 m
- Capacity: 800 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Le Devens?
The Le Devens ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Saint-George and connects the valley station at 977 m to the mountain station at 1143 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Le Devens ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Le Devens ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the Le Devens ropeway constructed?
The Le Devens ropeway was constructed in 1988.
Where is the Le Devens ropeway located?
The Le Devens ropeway is operating in Saint-George (Switzerland).
How long is the Le Devens ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Le Devens ropeway is 692 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Le Devens ropeway?
The Le Devens ropeway covers an elevation gain of 166 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Le Devens ropeway?
The Le Devens ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 977 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1143 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 166 | m |
| Length | 692 | m |
| Capacity | 800 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.51551 N / 6.25745 E, Top station 46.51887 N / 6.25038 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
