Surface lift La Vardette in Liddes
1-person Surface lift La Vardette
AI Abstract
The La Vardette cable car in Liddes (built in 1998) spans a distance of 850 meters, covering an elevation difference between 2013 m and 2178 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 690 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Liddes |
| Name | La Vardette |
| Type | 1-SLE (SUMF-E1) |
| Operating Time | 1998 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Liddes
- Name: La Vardette
- Type: 1-SLE
- Operating Time: 1998-To date
- Year of construction: 1998
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2013 m
- Difference in altitude: 165 m
- Length: 850 m
- Capacity: 690 P/h
- Carrier manufacturer: Doppelmayr
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway La Vardette?
The La Vardette ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Liddes and connects the valley station at 2013 m to the mountain station at 2178 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the La Vardette ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the La Vardette ropeway is 690 people per hour.
When was the La Vardette ropeway constructed?
The La Vardette ropeway was constructed in 1998.
Where is the La Vardette ropeway located?
The La Vardette ropeway is operating in Liddes (Switzerland).
How long is the La Vardette ropeway?
The diagonal length of the La Vardette ropeway is 850 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the La Vardette ropeway?
The La Vardette ropeway covers an elevation gain of 165 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the La Vardette ropeway?
The La Vardette ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2013 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2178 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 165 | m |
| Length | 850 | m |
| Capacity | 690 | P/h |
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| Carrier manufacturer | Doppelmayr | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 45.98904 N / 7.15055 E, Top station 45.9821 N / 7.14676 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
