Surface lift Col des Gentianes in Tortin
1-person Surface lift Col des Gentianes
AI Abstract
The Col des Gentianes cable car in Tortin (built in 2007) spans a distance of 412 meters, covering an elevation difference between 2815 m and 2903 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 639 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Tortin (Les 4 Vallées) |
| Name | Col des Gentianes |
| Type | 1-SLE (SUMF-E1) |
| Operating Time | 2007 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Tortin (Les 4 Vallées)
- Name: Col des Gentianes
- Type: 1-SLE
- Operating Time: 2007-To date
- Year of construction: 2007
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2815 m
- Difference in altitude: 88 m
- Length: 412 m
- Capacity: 639 P/h
- Speed: 2,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 2
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Col des Gentianes?
The Col des Gentianes ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Tortin and connects the valley station at 2815 m to the mountain station at 2903 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Col des Gentianes ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Col des Gentianes ropeway is 639 people per hour.
When was the Col des Gentianes ropeway constructed?
The Col des Gentianes ropeway was constructed in 2007.
Where is the Col des Gentianes ropeway located?
The Col des Gentianes ropeway is operating in Tortin (Switzerland).
How long is the Col des Gentianes ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Col des Gentianes ropeway is 412 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Col des Gentianes ropeway?
The Col des Gentianes ropeway covers an elevation gain of 88 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Col des Gentianes ropeway?
The Col des Gentianes ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2815 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 2903 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 88 | m |
| Length | 412 | m |
| Capacity | 639 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 2,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 2 | |
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
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| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.08698 N / 7.30167 E, Top station 46.08485 N / 7.30062 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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