Surface lift Les Prevondes in Montreux
2-person Surface lift Les Prevondes
AI Abstract
With a length of 616 meters and a vertical rise of 182 meters, the Les Prevondes cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Montreux (Vaud) connected the stations at 979 m and 1161 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1968 by Müller and was permanently decommissioned in 2008 without being replaced.
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| Location | Montreux (Les Avants) |
| Name | Les Prevondes |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1968 - 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Müller |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Montreux (Les Avants)
- Name: Les Prevondes
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1968-2008
- Year of construction: 1968
- Manufacturer: Müller
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 979 m
- Difference in altitude: 182 m
- Length: 616 m
- Capacity: 820 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Les Prevondes?
The Les Prevondes ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Montreux and connects the valley station at 979 m to the mountain station at 1161 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Les Prevondes ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Les Prevondes ropeway is 820 people per hour.
When was the Les Prevondes ropeway constructed?
The Les Prevondes ropeway was constructed in 1968.
Where is the Les Prevondes ropeway located?
The Les Prevondes ropeway is operating in Montreux (Switzerland).
How long is the Les Prevondes ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Les Prevondes ropeway is 616 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Les Prevondes ropeway?
The Les Prevondes ropeway covers an elevation gain of 182 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Les Prevondes ropeway?
The Les Prevondes ropeway was constructed by the company Müller.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 979 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1161 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 182 | m |
| Length | 616 | m |
| Capacity | 820 | P/h |
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| Drive 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 46.45915 N / 6.93128 E, Top station 46.45609 N / 6.93739 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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