Surface lift Café de la Veveyse-La Châ in Blonay
2-person Surface lift Café de la Veveyse-La Châ
AI Abstract
The Café de la Veveyse-La Châ cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Blonay (Vaud), was built in 1955 and connected the valley station at 1080 m with the mountain station at 1363 m above sea level. The length was 1105 meters, and the elevation difference was 283 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Oehler and was decommissioned in 1975 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Blonay (Les Pléiades) |
| Name | Café de la Veveyse-La Châ |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1955 - 1975 |
| Manufacturer | Oehler |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Blonay (Les Pléiades)
- Name: Café de la Veveyse-La Châ
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1955-1975
- Year of construction: 1955
- Manufacturer: Oehler
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1080 m
- Difference in altitude: 283 m
- Length: 1105 m
- Capacity: 300 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Café de la Veveyse-La Châ?
The Café de la Veveyse-La Châ ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Blonay and connects the valley station at 1080 m to the mountain station at 1363 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Café de la Veveyse-La Châ ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Café de la Veveyse-La Châ ropeway is 300 people per hour.
When was the Café de la Veveyse-La Châ ropeway constructed?
The Café de la Veveyse-La Châ ropeway was constructed in 1955.
Where is the Café de la Veveyse-La Châ ropeway located?
The Café de la Veveyse-La Châ ropeway is operating in Blonay (Switzerland).
How long is the Café de la Veveyse-La Châ ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Café de la Veveyse-La Châ ropeway is 1105 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Café de la Veveyse-La Châ ropeway?
The Café de la Veveyse-La Châ ropeway covers an elevation gain of 283 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Café de la Veveyse-La Châ ropeway?
The Café de la Veveyse-La Châ ropeway was constructed by the company Oehler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1080 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1363 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 283 | m |
| Length | 1105 | m |
| Capacity | 300 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.50627 N / 6.91058 E, Top station 46.49229 N / 6.91382 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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