Saint-Vincent Funicular, funicular in Saint-Vincent, Italy

The Saint-Vincent Funicular is a 231-metre inclined elevator built by Leitner in 2005, linking piazza 28 aprile in the town centre with the Fons Salutis thermal establishment. It climbs 63 metres on two parallel metric-gauge tracks with Vignoles rails weighing 14.5 kg/m, running the full length as a double track rather than with a mid-route passing loop.

The funicular was built and first managed by engineer Diatto and inaugurated on 15 July 1900, linking piazza 28 aprile with the Fons Salutis thermal establishment. It was completely rebuilt between 1969 and 1971, when the original cars were replaced by more modern ones. The present system, a Leitner inclined elevator, dates from 2005.

The funicular takes its name from the town and links Piazza 28 Aprile with the Fons Salutis thermal establishment. Its lower station sits in the town centre, so the ride is part of the daily route between the town and the spa rather than a separate attraction.

The line runs from Piazza 28 Aprile in the town centre up to the Fons Salutis thermal establishment, covering 231 metres horizontally and 63 metres of height. The trip is short, so allow only a few minutes for the climb. The lower station sits in the centre, making it easy to reach on foot.

Because the route is only 231 metres long, the builders laid double track along its whole length instead of the usual halfway passing loop. The two original cars ran from 1900; one was kept at the Ogliari Transport Museum in Ranco until the museum closed, after which it was scrapped through wear.