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.

[1][2][3] The funicular, which was opened on 14 December 1912, runs at a right angle to the MOB line for a distance of 515 m (1,690 ft) and in doing so climbs at a 54% gradient to a height of 184 m (603.7 ft) above Les Avants.

[2][4] The line is still operated with the original Belle Epoque carriages.

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

[citation needed] The funicular has the following parameters:[1] The line is operated by Transports Montreux – Vevey Riviera, under the GoldenPass Services banner.