Chairlift Mayen-Tête d'Aï in Leysin
2-person Chairlift Mayen-Tête d'Aï
AI Abstract
The Mayen-Tête d'Aï cable car, a 2-person Chairlift model located in Leysin (Vaud), was built in 1970 and connected the valley station at 1765 m with the mountain station at 1920 m above sea level. The length was 552 meters, and the elevation difference was 155 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Müller and was decommissioned in 2001 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Leysin (Berneuse) |
| Name | Mayen-Tête d'Aï |
| Type | 2-SBF (LUMF-S2) |
| Operating Time | 1970 - 2001 |
| Manufacturer | Müller |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Leysin (Berneuse)
- Name: Mayen-Tête d'Aï
- Type: 2-SBF
- Operating Time: 1970-2001
- Year of construction: 1970
- Manufacturer: Müller
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1765 m
- Difference in altitude: 155 m
- Length: 552 m
- Capacity: 720 P/h
- Speed: 1,7 m/s
- Number of towers: 6
- Number of carriers: 48
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Städeli
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Mayen-Tête d'Aï?
The Mayen-Tête d'Aï ropeway is a 2-person Chairlift in Leysin and connects the valley station at 1765 m to the mountain station at 1920 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Mayen-Tête d'Aï ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Mayen-Tête d'Aï ropeway is 720 people per hour.
When was the Mayen-Tête d'Aï ropeway constructed?
The Mayen-Tête d'Aï ropeway was constructed in 1970.
Where is the Mayen-Tête d'Aï ropeway located?
The Mayen-Tête d'Aï ropeway is operating in Leysin (Switzerland).
How long is the Mayen-Tête d'Aï ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Mayen-Tête d'Aï ropeway is 552 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Mayen-Tête d'Aï ropeway?
The Mayen-Tête d'Aï ropeway covers an elevation gain of 155 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Mayen-Tête d'Aï ropeway?
The Mayen-Tête d'Aï ropeway was constructed by the company Müller.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1765 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1920 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 155 | m |
| Length | 552 | m |
| Capacity | 720 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 1,7 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 6 | |
| Number of carriers | 48 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Städeli | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.36354 N / 7.01471 E, Top station 46.36413 N / 7.00769 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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