Surface lift Chaux d'Aï in Leysin
2-person Surface lift Chaux d'Aï
AI Abstract
With a length of 196 meters and a vertical rise of 54 meters, the Chaux d'Aï cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Leysin (Vaud) connected the stations at 1902 m and 1956 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1965 by Müller and was permanently decommissioned in 1972 without being replaced.
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| Location | Leysin (Berneuse) |
| Name | Chaux d'Aï |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1965 - 1972 |
| Manufacturer | Müller |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Leysin (Berneuse)
- Name: Chaux d'Aï
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1965-1972
- Year of construction: 1965
- Manufacturer: Müller
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1902 m
- Difference in altitude: 54 m
- Length: 196 m
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Chaux d'Aï?
The Chaux d'Aï ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Leysin and connects the valley station at 1902 m to the mountain station at 1956 m.
When was the Chaux d'Aï ropeway constructed?
The Chaux d'Aï ropeway was constructed in 1965.
Where is the Chaux d'Aï ropeway located?
The Chaux d'Aï ropeway is operating in Leysin (Switzerland).
How long is the Chaux d'Aï ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Chaux d'Aï ropeway is 196 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Chaux d'Aï ropeway?
The Chaux d'Aï ropeway covers an elevation gain of 54 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Chaux d'Aï ropeway?
The Chaux d'Aï ropeway was constructed by the company Müller.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1902 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1956 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 54 | m |
| Length | 196 | m |
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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 46.36479 N / 7.00055 E, Top station 46.36602 N / 6.99883 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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