Chemin de fer Les Avants–Sonloup

Chemin de fer Les Avants–Sonloup
Overview
Type	Funicular
Technical
Line length	532 m (1,745 ft)
Track gauge	1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in)
Highest elevation	184m (607 feet) above Les Avants
Maximum incline	54%

The Chemin de fer Les Avants–Sonloup is a metre gauge funicular which runs from the railway station of the Chemin de fer Montreux-Oberland Bernois at Les Avants, between Montreux and Montbovon, and an upper terminus at Sonloup. The funicular, which was opened on 14 December 1912, runs at a right angle to the MOB line for a distance of 532 m (1,745 ft) and in doing so climbs at a 54% gradient to a height of 184 m (603.7 ft) above Les Avants.

The cars used are unusual in that they have a single compartment but are on four levels which take account of the gradient.

The peak season for tourists, is in the spring when the narcissus and forget-me-not plants flower in the meadowlands near the summit.

The line is operated under the MOB^{[clarification needed]} "Golden Pass Services" banner.

External links

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