Surface lift Djeu des Têtes in Torgon
1-person Surface lift Djeu des Têtes
AI Abstract
The Djeu des Têtes cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model located in Torgon (Valais), was built in 1969 and connected the valley station at 1334 m with the mountain station at 1739 m above sea level. The length was 1444 meters, and the elevation difference was 405 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Poma and was decommissioned in 1988 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Torgon (Portes du Soleil) |
| Name | Djeu des Têtes |
| Type | 1-SLK (SUMK-P1) |
| Operating Time | 1969 - 1988 |
| Manufacturer | Poma |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Torgon (Portes du Soleil)
- Name: Djeu des Têtes
- Type: 1-SLK
- Operating Time: 1969-1988
- Year of construction: 1969
- Manufacturer: Poma
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1334 m
- Difference in altitude: 405 m
- Length: 1444 m
- Capacity: 600 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Poma
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Djeu des Têtes?
The Djeu des Têtes ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Torgon and connects the valley station at 1334 m to the mountain station at 1739 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Djeu des Têtes ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Djeu des Têtes ropeway is 600 people per hour.
When was the Djeu des Têtes ropeway constructed?
The Djeu des Têtes ropeway was constructed in 1969.
Where is the Djeu des Têtes ropeway located?
The Djeu des Têtes ropeway is operating in Torgon (Switzerland).
How long is the Djeu des Têtes ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Djeu des Têtes ropeway is 1444 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Djeu des Têtes ropeway?
The Djeu des Têtes ropeway covers an elevation gain of 405 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Djeu des Têtes ropeway?
The Djeu des Têtes ropeway was constructed by the company Poma.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1334 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1739 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 405 | m |
| Length | 1444 | m |
| Capacity | 600 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Poma | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.306 N / 6.8502 E, Top station 46.30776 N / 6.83309 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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