Surface lift L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 in Le Chenit
1-person Surface lift L'Orient-Les Esserts 2
AI Abstract
The L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model located in Le Chenit (Vaud), was built in 1969 and connected the valley station at 1044 m with the mountain station at 1170 m above sea level. The length was 560 meters, and the elevation difference was 126 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Poma and was decommissioned in 2016 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Le Chenit (Les Esserts) |
| Name | L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 |
| Type | 1-SLK (SUMK-P1) |
| Operating Time | 1969 - 2016 |
| Manufacturer | Poma |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Le Chenit (Les Esserts)
- Name: L'Orient-Les Esserts 2
- Type: 1-SLK
- Operating Time: 1969-2016
- Year of construction: 1969
- Manufacturer: Poma
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1044 m
- Difference in altitude: 126 m
- Length: 560 m
- Capacity: 650 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Poma
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway L'Orient-Les Esserts 2?
The L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Le Chenit and connects the valley station at 1044 m to the mountain station at 1170 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 ropeway is 650 people per hour.
When was the L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 ropeway constructed?
The L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 ropeway was constructed in 1969.
Where is the L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 ropeway located?
The L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 ropeway is operating in Le Chenit (Switzerland).
How long is the L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 ropeway is 560 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 ropeway?
The L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 126 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 ropeway?
The L'Orient-Les Esserts 2 ropeway was constructed by the company Poma.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1044 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1170 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 126 | m |
| Length | 560 | m |
| Capacity | 650 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Poma | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.60043 N / 6.23989 E, Top station 46.59681 N / 6.24466 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
