Chairlift Le Vélard in Les Marécottes
2-person Chairlift Le Vélard
AI Abstract
The Le Vélard cable car, a 2-person Chairlift model located in Les Marécottes (Valais), was built in 1984 and connected the valley station at 1731 m with the mountain station at 2201 m above sea level. The length was 1322 meters, and the elevation difference was 470 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Von Roll and was decommissioned in 2012 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Les Marécottes |
| Name | Le Vélard |
| Type | 2-SBF (LUMF-S2) |
| Operating Time | 1984 - 2012 |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Les Marécottes
- Name: Le Vélard
- Type: 2-SBF
- Operating Time: 1984-2012
- Year of construction: 1984
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1731 m
- Difference in altitude: 470 m
- Length: 1322 m
- Capacity: 1200 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Von Roll
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Le Vélard?
The Le Vélard ropeway is a 2-person Chairlift in Les Marécottes and connects the valley station at 1731 m to the mountain station at 2201 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Le Vélard ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Le Vélard ropeway is 1200 people per hour.
When was the Le Vélard ropeway constructed?
The Le Vélard ropeway was constructed in 1984.
Where is the Le Vélard ropeway located?
The Le Vélard ropeway is operating in Les Marécottes (Switzerland).
How long is the Le Vélard ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Le Vélard ropeway is 1322 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Le Vélard ropeway?
The Le Vélard ropeway covers an elevation gain of 470 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Le Vélard ropeway?
The Le Vélard ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1731 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2201 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 470 | m |
| Length | 1322 | m |
| Capacity | 1200 | P/h |
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| Speed | ||
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| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Von Roll | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.11947 N / 6.9966 E, Top station 46.12349 N / 6.98188 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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