The Les Avants–Sonloup funicular (French: Chemin de fer Les Avants–Sonloup) is a metre gauge funicular railway in the Swiss canton of Vaud. It links the railway station of Les Avants, on the Montreux–Lenk im Simmental line between Montreux and Montbovon, with an upper terminus at Sonloup. The funicular is easy to visit by taking the Montreux–Lenk im Simmental line.
The funicular, which was opened on 14 December 1912, climbs at a 54% gradient to a height of 184 m (603.7 ft) above the town of Les Avants. Of note, The line is still operated with the original Belle Epoque carriages.
The peak season for tourists, is in the spring, when the narcissus and forget-me-not plants flower in the meadowlands near the summit.
Note: This footage was taken from a publicly accessible part of the vehicle. No footage shown in this video was recorded from a non-public viewpoint. Please do not trespass and/or place cameras in non-publicly accessible areas.
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Taken in May 2024.