Surface lift Le Devens in Saint-George
2-person Surface lift Le Devens
AI Abstract
The Le Devens cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Saint-George (Vaud), was built in 1963 and connected the valley station at 977 m with the mountain station at 1138 m above sea level. The length was 660 meters, and the elevation difference was 161 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Städeli and was decommissioned in 1988 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Saint-George |
| Name | Le Devens |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1963 - 1988 |
| Manufacturer | Städeli |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Saint-George
- Name: Le Devens
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1963-1988
- Year of construction: 1963
- Manufacturer: Städeli
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 977 m
- Difference in altitude: 161 m
- Length: 660 m
- Capacity: 400 P/h
- 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 1138 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Le Devens ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Le Devens ropeway is 400 people per hour.
When was the Le Devens ropeway constructed?
The Le Devens ropeway was constructed in 1963.
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 660 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Le Devens ropeway?
The Le Devens ropeway covers an elevation gain of 161 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Le Devens ropeway?
The Le Devens ropeway was constructed by the company Städeli.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 977 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1138 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 161 | m |
| Length | 660 | m |
| Capacity | 400 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.51553 N / 6.25743 E, Top station 46.51885 N / 6.25041 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
