Surface lift Les Arpalles in La Fouly
2-person Surface lift Les Arpalles
AI Abstract
The Les Arpalles cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model located in La Fouly (Valais), was built in 1970 and connected the valley station at 1748 m with the mountain station at 2116 m above sea level. The length was 842 meters, and the elevation difference was 368 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Städeli and was decommissioned in 2015 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | La Fouly |
| Name | Les Arpalles |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1970 - 2015 |
| Manufacturer | Städeli |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: La Fouly
- Name: Les Arpalles
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1970-2015
- Year of construction: 1970
- Manufacturer: Städeli
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1748 m
- Difference in altitude: 368 m
- Length: 842 m
- Capacity: 580 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Les Arpalles?
The Les Arpalles ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in La Fouly and connects the valley station at 1748 m to the mountain station at 2116 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Les Arpalles ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Les Arpalles ropeway is 580 people per hour.
When was the Les Arpalles ropeway constructed?
The Les Arpalles ropeway was constructed in 1970.
Where is the Les Arpalles ropeway located?
The Les Arpalles ropeway is operating in La Fouly (Switzerland).
How long is the Les Arpalles ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Les Arpalles ropeway is 842 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Les Arpalles ropeway?
The Les Arpalles ropeway covers an elevation gain of 368 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Les Arpalles ropeway?
The Les Arpalles ropeway was constructed by the company Städeli.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1748 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2116 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 368 | m |
| Length | 842 | m |
| Capacity | 580 | 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 45.93024 N / 7.1035 E, Top station 45.92773 N / 7.11241 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
