Chairlift En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au in Champoussin
2-person Chairlift En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au
AI Abstract
The En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au cable car, a 2-person Chairlift model located in Champoussin (Valais), was built in 1977 and connected the valley station at 1710 m with the mountain station at 2148 m above sea level. The length was 1300 meters, and the elevation difference was 438 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Städeli and was decommissioned in 2013 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Champoussin (Portes du Soleil) |
| Name | En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au |
| Type | 2-SBF (LUMF-S2) |
| Operating Time | 1977 - 2013 |
| Manufacturer | Städeli |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Champoussin (Portes du Soleil)
- Name: En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au
- Type: 2-SBF
- Operating Time: 1977-2013
- Year of construction: 1977
- Manufacturer: Städeli
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1710 m
- Difference in altitude: 438 m
- Length: 1300 m
- Capacity: 900 P/h
- Travel time: 9 min
- Number of towers: 18
- Number of carriers: 126
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Städeli
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au?
The En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au ropeway is a 2-person Chairlift in Champoussin and connects the valley station at 1710 m to the mountain station at 2148 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au ropeway is 900 people per hour.
When was the En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au ropeway constructed?
The En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au ropeway was constructed in 1977.
Where is the En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au ropeway located?
The En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au ropeway is operating in Champoussin (Switzerland).
How long is the En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au ropeway?
The diagonal length of the En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au ropeway is 1300 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au ropeway?
The En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au ropeway covers an elevation gain of 438 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au ropeway?
The En l'Eau-Pointe de l'Au ropeway was constructed by the company Städeli.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1710 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2148 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 438 | m |
| Length | 1300 | m |
| Capacity | 900 | P/h |
| Travel time | 9 | min |
| Speed | ||
| Number of towers | 18 | |
| Number of carriers | 126 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Städeli | |
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| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.19829 N / 6.85662 E, Top station 46.19936 N / 6.84088 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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