Surface lift Les Drus in Veysonnaz
2-person Surface lift Les Drus
AI Abstract
The Les Drus cable car in Veysonnaz (built in 1966) spans a distance of 496 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1978 m and 2120 m. It was built by Bühler. The maximum capacity is 1000 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Veysonnaz (Les 4 Vallées) |
| Name | Les Drus |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1966 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Bühler |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Veysonnaz (Les 4 Vallées)
- Name: Les Drus
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1966-To date
- Year of construction: 1966
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1978 m
- Difference in altitude: 142 m
- Length: 496 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Röhrs
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Les Drus?
The Les Drus ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Veysonnaz and connects the valley station at 1978 m to the mountain station at 2120 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Les Drus ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Les Drus ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Les Drus ropeway constructed?
The Les Drus ropeway was constructed in 1966.
Where is the Les Drus ropeway located?
The Les Drus ropeway is operating in Veysonnaz (Switzerland).
How long is the Les Drus ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Les Drus ropeway is 496 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Les Drus ropeway?
The Les Drus ropeway covers an elevation gain of 142 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Les Drus ropeway?
The Les Drus ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1978 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2120 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 142 | m |
| Length | 496 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | ||
| Number of towers | ||
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Röhrs | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.18024 N / 7.36007 E, Top station 46.18026 N / 7.36612 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
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Ropeway dismantled
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