Surface lift Caux in Montreux
2-person Surface lift Caux
AI Abstract
With a length of 175 meters, the Caux cable car in Montreux (Vaud) connects stations at elevations of 1123 m and 1166 m. The cable car was built in 1961 by Skima. The maximum capacity is 380 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Montreux (Caux) |
| Name | Caux |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1961 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Skima |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Montreux (Caux)
- Name: Caux
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1961-To date
- Year of construction: 1961
- Manufacturer: Skima
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1123 m
- Difference in altitude: 43 m
- Length: 175 m
- Capacity: 380 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Caux?
The Caux ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Montreux and connects the valley station at 1123 m to the mountain station at 1166 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Caux ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Caux ropeway is 380 people per hour.
When was the Caux ropeway constructed?
The Caux ropeway was constructed in 1961.
Where is the Caux ropeway located?
The Caux ropeway is operating in Montreux (Switzerland).
How long is the Caux ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Caux ropeway is 175 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Caux ropeway?
The Caux ropeway covers an elevation gain of 43 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Caux ropeway?
The Caux ropeway was constructed by the company Skima.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1123 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1166 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 43 | m |
| Length | 175 | m |
| Capacity | 380 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top 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 46.43491 N / 6.94529 E, Top station 46.43475 N / 6.94753 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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