Surface lift Le Géant in Morgins
1-person Surface lift Le Géant
AI Abstract
The Le Géant cable car in Morgins (built in 1966) spans a distance of 435 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1350 m and 1425 m. It was built by Baco. The maximum capacity is 750 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Morgins (Portes du Soleil) |
| Name | Le Géant |
| Type | 1-SLE (SUMF-E1) |
| Operating Time | 1966 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Baco |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Morgins (Portes du Soleil)
- Name: Le Géant
- Type: 1-SLE
- Operating Time: 1966-To date
- Year of construction: 1966
- Manufacturer: Baco
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1350 m
- Difference in altitude: 75 m
- Length: 435 m
- Capacity: 750 P/h
- Number of towers: 3
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Röhrs
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Le Géant?
The Le Géant ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Morgins and connects the valley station at 1350 m to the mountain station at 1425 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Le Géant ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Le Géant ropeway is 750 people per hour.
When was the Le Géant ropeway constructed?
The Le Géant ropeway was constructed in 1966.
Where is the Le Géant ropeway located?
The Le Géant ropeway is operating in Morgins (Switzerland).
How long is the Le Géant ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Le Géant ropeway is 435 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Le Géant ropeway?
The Le Géant ropeway covers an elevation gain of 75 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Le Géant ropeway?
The Le Géant ropeway was constructed by the company Baco.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1350 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 1425 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 75 | m |
| Length | 435 | m |
| Capacity | 750 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | ||
| Number of towers | 3 | |
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Röhrs | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.23715 N / 6.85109 E, Top station 46.23753 N / 6.84607 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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