Chairlift Jorasse-Col de la Forcle in Ovronnaz
4-person Chairlift Jorasse-Col de la Forcle
AI Abstract
The Jorasse-Col de la Forcle ropeway in Ovronnaz (Valais) was built in 2001 and connects the valley station located at 1855 m with the mountain station at 2170 m. The length is 1107 meters. The ropeway was constructed by the manufacturer Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 1600 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Ovronnaz (Jorasse) |
| Name | Jorasse-Col de la Forcle |
| Type | 4-SBK (LUMK-S4) |
| Operating Time | 2001 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Ovronnaz (Jorasse)
- Name: Jorasse-Col de la Forcle
- Type: 4-SBK
- Operating Time: 2001-To date
- Year of construction: 2001
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1855 m
- Difference in altitude: 315 m
- Length: 1107 m
- Capacity: 1600 P/h
- Travel time: 4 min
- Speed: 5 m/s
- Number of towers: 8
- Number of carriers: 53
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Garaventa
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: Alptronic
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Jorasse-Col de la Forcle?
The Jorasse-Col de la Forcle ropeway is a 4-person Chairlift in Ovronnaz and connects the valley station at 1855 m to the mountain station at 2170 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Jorasse-Col de la Forcle ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Jorasse-Col de la Forcle ropeway is 1600 people per hour.
When was the Jorasse-Col de la Forcle ropeway constructed?
The Jorasse-Col de la Forcle ropeway was constructed in 2001.
Where is the Jorasse-Col de la Forcle ropeway located?
The Jorasse-Col de la Forcle ropeway is operating in Ovronnaz (Switzerland).
How long is the Jorasse-Col de la Forcle ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Jorasse-Col de la Forcle ropeway is 1107 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Jorasse-Col de la Forcle ropeway?
The Jorasse-Col de la Forcle ropeway covers an elevation gain of 315 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Jorasse-Col de la Forcle ropeway?
The Jorasse-Col de la Forcle ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1855 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2170 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 315 | m |
| Length | 1107 | m |
| Capacity | 1600 | P/h |
| Travel time | 4 | min |
| Speed | 5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 8 | |
| Number of carriers | 53 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Garaventa | |
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Alptronic | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.20597 N / 7.14359 E, Top station 46.20155 N / 7.13147 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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