Funicular Territet-Glion in Montreux
50-person Funicular Territet-Glion
AI Abstract
The Territet-Glion cable car in Montreux (built in 1883) spans a distance of 637 meters, covering an elevation difference between 387 m and 687 m. It was built by Von Roll. The maximum capacity is 360 people per hour.
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| Location | Montreux (Territet) |
| Name | Territet-Glion |
| Type | 50-SPB (FPMF-W50) |
| Operating Time | 1883 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Montreux (Territet)
- Name: Territet-Glion
- Type: 50-SPB
- Operating Time: 1883-To date
- Year of construction: 1883
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 387 m
- Difference in altitude: 300 m
- Length: 637 m
- Capacity: 360 P/h
- Speed: 1,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Gangloff
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Territet-Glion?
The Territet-Glion ropeway is a 50-person Funicular in Montreux and connects the valley station at 387 m to the mountain station at 687 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Territet-Glion ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Territet-Glion ropeway is 360 people per hour.
When was the Territet-Glion ropeway constructed?
The Territet-Glion ropeway was constructed in 1883.
Where is the Territet-Glion ropeway located?
The Territet-Glion ropeway is operating in Montreux (Switzerland).
How long is the Territet-Glion ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Territet-Glion ropeway is 637 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Territet-Glion ropeway?
The Territet-Glion ropeway covers an elevation gain of 300 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Territet-Glion ropeway?
The Territet-Glion ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 387 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 687 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 300 | m |
| Length | 637 | m |
| Capacity | 360 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 1,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | Gangloff | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.42691 N / 6.92345 E, Top station 46.43185 N / 6.92377 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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