Gondola Veysonnaz-Thyon in Veysonnaz
4-person Gondola Veysonnaz-Thyon
AI Abstract
The Veysonnaz-Thyon cable car, a 4-person Gondola model located in Veysonnaz (Valais), was built in 1961 and connected the valley station at 1370 m with the mountain station at 2142 m above sea level. The length was 2675 meters, and the elevation difference was 772 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Giovanola and was decommissioned in 2005 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Veysonnaz (Les 4 Vallées) |
| Name | Veysonnaz-Thyon |
| Type | 4-KBK (LUMK-K4) |
| Operating Time | 1961 - 2005 |
| Manufacturer | Giovanola |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Veysonnaz (Les 4 Vallées)
- Name: Veysonnaz-Thyon
- Type: 4-KBK
- Operating Time: 1961-2005
- Year of construction: 1961
- Manufacturer: Giovanola
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1370 m
- Difference in altitude: 772 m
- Length: 2675 m
- Capacity: 800 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Veysonnaz-Thyon?
The Veysonnaz-Thyon ropeway is a 4-person Gondola in Veysonnaz and connects the valley station at 1370 m to the mountain station at 2142 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Veysonnaz-Thyon ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Veysonnaz-Thyon ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the Veysonnaz-Thyon ropeway constructed?
The Veysonnaz-Thyon ropeway was constructed in 1961.
Where is the Veysonnaz-Thyon ropeway located?
The Veysonnaz-Thyon ropeway is operating in Veysonnaz (Switzerland).
How long is the Veysonnaz-Thyon ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Veysonnaz-Thyon ropeway is 2675 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Veysonnaz-Thyon ropeway?
The Veysonnaz-Thyon ropeway covers an elevation gain of 772 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Veysonnaz-Thyon ropeway?
The Veysonnaz-Thyon ropeway was constructed by the company Giovanola.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1370 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2142 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 772 | m |
| Length | 2675 | m |
| Capacity | 800 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.19564 N / 7.34284 E, Top station 46.17989 N / 7.36675 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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