Chairlift Brion-Le Fer in Leysin
2-person Chairlift Brion-Le Fer
AI Abstract
The Brion-Le Fer cable car, a 2-person Chairlift model located in Leysin (Vaud), was built in 1982 and connected the valley station at 1584 m with the mountain station at 1701 m above sea level. The length was 434 meters, and the elevation difference was 117 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Städeli and was decommissioned in 2017 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Leysin (Berneuse) |
| Name | Brion-Le Fer |
| Type | 2-SBF (LUMF-S2) |
| Operating Time | 1982 - 2017 |
| Manufacturer | Städeli |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Leysin (Berneuse)
- Name: Brion-Le Fer
- Type: 2-SBF
- Operating Time: 1982-2017
- Year of construction: 1982
- Manufacturer: Städeli
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1584 m
- Difference in altitude: 117 m
- Length: 434 m
- Capacity: 900 P/h
- Speed: 2,3 m/s
- Number of towers: 6
- Number of carriers: 44
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Städeli
- Electronics manufacturer: Alptronic
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Brion-Le Fer?
The Brion-Le Fer ropeway is a 2-person Chairlift in Leysin and connects the valley station at 1584 m to the mountain station at 1701 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Brion-Le Fer ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Brion-Le Fer ropeway is 900 people per hour.
When was the Brion-Le Fer ropeway constructed?
The Brion-Le Fer ropeway was constructed in 1982.
Where is the Brion-Le Fer ropeway located?
The Brion-Le Fer ropeway is operating in Leysin (Switzerland).
How long is the Brion-Le Fer ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Brion-Le Fer ropeway is 434 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Brion-Le Fer ropeway?
The Brion-Le Fer ropeway covers an elevation gain of 117 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Brion-Le Fer ropeway?
The Brion-Le Fer ropeway was constructed by the company Städeli.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1584 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1701 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 117 | m |
| Length | 434 | m |
| Capacity | 900 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 2,3 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 6 | |
| Number of carriers | 44 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Städeli | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Alptronic | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.36986 N / 7.02715 E, Top station 46.37316 N / 7.02959 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
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Ropeway dismantled
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