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Hi Twiggy321,
I haven’t used this funicular nor have I found much information on it!
There is a brief description here and another note that at its upper terminus, the funicular connects with what was the lower terminus of the Chemin de fer Glion-Rochers-de-Naye (GN) mountain railway. It is located just outside the Montreux town centre and is easily accessible on foot and you can trek down the hillside on the way back to Montreux.
Sorry I couldn’t have been more help on this one….perhaps another member knows more – or you can ask at your hotel when you are there, I am sure they have more details on it.
Regards,
Lucas
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You’re up for a wonderful but pretty strenuous hike Twiggy321! It’s over 1200 vertical meters upwards. Not a problem if you’re fit and do this sort of thing more often. If not, there are various options to have a shorter walk as there are train stops along the way. A map can be found here.
I’ve only done the lower section of this hike as the upper part was covered in snow when I was there. It won’t be hard to find your way. There are signs and the map I linked to helps too. Technically the last part will be most challenging, but I don’t have details about that. You can choose to end your walk at the train stop of La Perche and take the train for the last part.
The funicular departs next to the Territet train station and runs frequently, so no issue there.
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Thanks Lucas and Arno for your valuable information once again
Thanks for the info Arno yep realise the only way is up but hopefully looking back at the views will compensate for the climb and its all downhill on the way back. But yes we are good walkers living close to Snowdonia.
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You’re most welcome! I strongly recommend to take the train back down. It will be very hard on your knees, even with two hiking poles. In any case, have a great time up there, and I am looking forward to the pictures 🙂