Surface lift Glacier des Gentianes 1 in Tortin
2-person Surface lift Glacier des Gentianes 1
AI Abstract
With a length of 1396 meters and a vertical rise of 325 meters, the Glacier des Gentianes 1 cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Tortin (Valais) connected the stations at 2680 m and 3005 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1982 by Konsortium and was permanently decommissioned in 2006 without being replaced.
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| Location | Tortin (Les 4 Vallées) |
| Name | Glacier des Gentianes 1 |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1982 - 2006 |
| Manufacturer | Konsortium |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Tortin (Les 4 Vallées)
- Name: Glacier des Gentianes 1
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1982-2006
- Year of construction: 1982
- Manufacturer: Konsortium
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 2680 m
- Difference in altitude: 325 m
- Length: 1396 m
- Capacity: 1200 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Städeli
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Glacier des Gentianes 1?
The Glacier des Gentianes 1 ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Tortin and connects the valley station at 2680 m to the mountain station at 3005 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Glacier des Gentianes 1 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Glacier des Gentianes 1 ropeway is 1200 people per hour.
When was the Glacier des Gentianes 1 ropeway constructed?
The Glacier des Gentianes 1 ropeway was constructed in 1982.
Where is the Glacier des Gentianes 1 ropeway located?
The Glacier des Gentianes 1 ropeway is operating in Tortin (Switzerland).
How long is the Glacier des Gentianes 1 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Glacier des Gentianes 1 ropeway is 1396 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Glacier des Gentianes 1 ropeway?
The Glacier des Gentianes 1 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 325 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Glacier des Gentianes 1 ropeway?
The Glacier des Gentianes 1 ropeway was constructed by the company Konsortium.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2680 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 3005 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 325 | m |
| Length | 1396 | m |
| Capacity | 1200 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Städeli | |
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| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.09413 N / 7.30562 E, Top station 46.08309 N / 7.31301 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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