Chairlift Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey in Torgon
2-person Chairlift Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey
AI Abstract
The Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey cable car, a 2-person Chairlift model located in Torgon (Valais), was built in 1975 and connected the valley station at 1342 m with the mountain station at 1898 m above sea level. The length was 1576 meters, and the elevation difference was 556 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Baco and was decommissioned in 1995 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Torgon (Portes du Soleil) |
| Name | Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey |
| Type | 2-SBF (LUMF-S2) |
| Operating Time | 1975 - 1995 |
| Manufacturer | Baco |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Torgon (Portes du Soleil)
- Name: Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey
- Type: 2-SBF
- Operating Time: 1975-1995
- Year of construction: 1975
- Manufacturer: Baco
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1342 m
- Difference in altitude: 556 m
- Length: 1576 m
- Capacity: 720 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey?
The Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey ropeway is a 2-person Chairlift in Torgon and connects the valley station at 1342 m to the mountain station at 1898 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey ropeway is 720 people per hour.
When was the Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey ropeway constructed?
The Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey ropeway was constructed in 1975.
Where is the Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey ropeway located?
The Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey ropeway is operating in Torgon (Switzerland).
How long is the Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey ropeway is 1576 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey ropeway?
The Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey ropeway covers an elevation gain of 556 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey ropeway?
The Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey ropeway was constructed by the company Baco.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1342 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1898 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 556 | m |
| Length | 1576 | m |
| Capacity | 720 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.3056 N / 6.85107 E, Top station 46.29217 N / 6.85364 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
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Ropeway dismantled
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