Aerial Tramway Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort in Tortin
45-person Aerial Tramway Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort
AI Abstract
The Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort ropeway in Tortin (Valais) was built in 1983 and connects the valley station located at 2904 m with the mountain station at 3314 m. The length is 1425 meters. The ropeway was constructed by the manufacturer Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 550 people per hour.
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| Location | Tortin (Les 4 Vallées) |
| Name | Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort |
| Type | 45-LPB (LPBF-K45) |
| Operating Time | 1983 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Tortin (Les 4 Vallées)
- Name: Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort
- Type: 45-LPB
- Operating Time: 1983-To date
- Year of construction: 1983
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2904 m
- Difference in altitude: 410 m
- Length: 1425 m
- Capacity: 550 P/h
- Travel time: 4,5 min
- Speed: 8 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: CWA
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort?
The Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort ropeway is a 45-person Aerial Tramway in Tortin and connects the valley station at 2904 m to the mountain station at 3314 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort ropeway is 550 people per hour.
When was the Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort ropeway constructed?
The Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort ropeway was constructed in 1983.
Where is the Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort ropeway located?
The Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort ropeway is operating in Tortin (Switzerland).
How long is the Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort ropeway is 1425 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort ropeway?
The Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort ropeway covers an elevation gain of 410 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort ropeway?
The Col des Gentianes-Mont Fort ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2904 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 3314 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 410 | m |
| Length | 1425 | m |
| Capacity | 550 | P/h |
| Travel time | 4,5 | min |
| Speed | 8 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | CWA | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.08497 N / 7.30207 E, Top station 46.08 N / 7.31828 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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