Gondola Tortin-Col de Chassoure in Tortin
8-person Gondola Tortin-Col de Chassoure
AI Abstract
The Tortin-Col de Chassoure ropeway in Tortin (Valais) was built in 1998 and connects the valley station located at 2064 m with the mountain station at 2764 m. The length is 2268 meters. The ropeway was constructed by the manufacturer Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 1200 people per hour.
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| Location | Tortin (Les 4 Vallées) |
| Name | Tortin-Col de Chassoure |
| Type | 8-KBK (LUMK-K8) |
| Operating Time | 1998 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Tortin (Les 4 Vallées)
- Name: Tortin-Col de Chassoure
- Type: 8-KBK
- Operating Time: 1998-To date
- Year of construction: 1998
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2064 m
- Difference in altitude: 700 m
- Length: 2268 m
- Capacity: 1200 P/h
- Travel time: 6,3 min
- Speed: 6 m/s
- Number of carriers: 37
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: CWA
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: Frey
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Tortin-Col de Chassoure?
The Tortin-Col de Chassoure ropeway is a 8-person Gondola in Tortin and connects the valley station at 2064 m to the mountain station at 2764 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Tortin-Col de Chassoure ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Tortin-Col de Chassoure ropeway is 1200 people per hour.
When was the Tortin-Col de Chassoure ropeway constructed?
The Tortin-Col de Chassoure ropeway was constructed in 1998.
Where is the Tortin-Col de Chassoure ropeway located?
The Tortin-Col de Chassoure ropeway is operating in Tortin (Switzerland).
How long is the Tortin-Col de Chassoure ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Tortin-Col de Chassoure ropeway is 2268 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Tortin-Col de Chassoure ropeway?
The Tortin-Col de Chassoure ropeway covers an elevation gain of 700 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Tortin-Col de Chassoure ropeway?
The Tortin-Col de Chassoure ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2064 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 2764 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 700 | m |
| Length | 2268 | m |
| Capacity | 1200 | P/h |
| Travel time | 6,3 | min |
| Speed | 6 | m/s |
| Number of towers | ||
| Number of carriers | 37 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | CWA | |
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Frey | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.11347 N / 7.30342 E, Top station 46.10405 N / 7.27935 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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