Surface lift Le Torrentet in Leysin
2-person Surface lift Le Torrentet
AI Abstract
With a length of 635 meters and a vertical rise of 218 meters, the Le Torrentet cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Leysin (Vaud) connected the stations at 1452 m and 1670 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1958 by Müller and was permanently decommissioned in 2006 without being replaced.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Leysin (Solacyre) |
| Name | Le Torrentet |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1958 - 2006 |
| Manufacturer |
Müller (1967 Müller) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Leysin (Solacyre)
- Name: Le Torrentet
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1958-2006
- Year of construction: 1958
- Manufacturer: Müller
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1452 m
- Difference in altitude: 218 m
- Length: 635 m
- Capacity: 280 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Le Torrentet?
The Le Torrentet ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Leysin and connects the valley station at 1452 m to the mountain station at 1670 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Le Torrentet ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Le Torrentet ropeway is 280 people per hour.
When was the Le Torrentet ropeway constructed?
The Le Torrentet ropeway was constructed in 1958.
Where is the Le Torrentet ropeway located?
The Le Torrentet ropeway is operating in Leysin (Switzerland).
How long is the Le Torrentet ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Le Torrentet ropeway is 635 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Le Torrentet ropeway?
The Le Torrentet ropeway covers an elevation gain of 218 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Le Torrentet ropeway?
The Le Torrentet ropeway was constructed by the company Müller.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1452 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1670 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 218 | m |
| Length | 635 | m |
| Capacity | 280 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom 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 46.3396 N / 6.99379 E, Top station 46.34493 N / 6.99258 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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