Funicular Les Avants-Sonloup in Montreux
36-person Funicular Les Avants-Sonloup
AI Abstract
The Les Avants-Sonloup cable car in Montreux (built in 1910) spans a distance of 530 meters, covering an elevation difference between 976 m and 1156 m. It was built by Von Roll. The maximum capacity is 360 people per hour.
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| Location | Montreux (Les Avants) |
| Name | Les Avants-Sonloup |
| Type | 36-SPB (FPMF-W36) |
| Operating Time | 1910 - To date |
| Manufacturer |
Von Roll (2012 Garaventa) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Montreux (Les Avants)
- Name: Les Avants-Sonloup
- Type: 36-SPB
- Operating Time: 1910-To date
- Year of construction: 1910
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 976 m
- Difference in altitude: 180 m
- Length: 530 m
- Capacity: 360 P/h
- Travel time: 5,5 min
- Speed: 1,8 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Les Avants-Sonloup?
The Les Avants-Sonloup ropeway is a 36-person Funicular in Montreux and connects the valley station at 976 m to the mountain station at 1156 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Les Avants-Sonloup ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Les Avants-Sonloup ropeway is 360 people per hour.
When was the Les Avants-Sonloup ropeway constructed?
The Les Avants-Sonloup ropeway was constructed in 1910.
Where is the Les Avants-Sonloup ropeway located?
The Les Avants-Sonloup ropeway is operating in Montreux (Switzerland).
How long is the Les Avants-Sonloup ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Les Avants-Sonloup ropeway is 530 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Les Avants-Sonloup ropeway?
The Les Avants-Sonloup ropeway covers an elevation gain of 180 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Les Avants-Sonloup ropeway?
The Les Avants-Sonloup ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 976 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1156 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 180 | m |
| Length | 530 | m |
| Capacity | 360 | P/h |
| Travel time | 5,5 | min |
| Speed | 1,8 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
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| Carrier manufacturer | ||
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.45415 N / 6.94361 E, Top station 46.45708 N / 6.93902 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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