Surface lift La Vardette in Liddes
2-person Surface lift La Vardette
AI Abstract
The La Vardette cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in Liddes (Valais), was built in 1973 and connected the valley station at 1869 m with the mountain station at 2179 m above sea level. The length was 850 meters, and the elevation difference was 310 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Städeli and was decommissioned in 1998 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Liddes |
| Name | La Vardette |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1973 - 1998 |
| Manufacturer | Städeli |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Liddes
- Name: La Vardette
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1973-1998
- Year of construction: 1973
- Manufacturer: Städeli
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1869 m
- Difference in altitude: 310 m
- Length: 850 m
- Capacity: 950 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway La Vardette?
The La Vardette ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Liddes and connects the valley station at 1869 m to the mountain station at 2179 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the La Vardette ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the La Vardette ropeway is 950 people per hour.
When was the La Vardette ropeway constructed?
The La Vardette ropeway was constructed in 1973.
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 310 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the La Vardette ropeway?
The La Vardette ropeway was constructed by the company Städeli.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1869 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2179 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 310 | m |
| Length | 850 | m |
| Capacity | 950 | 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 45.98636 N / 7.15517 E, Top station 45.98353 N / 7.1468 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
