Aerial Tramway Dixence-Lac des Dix in Hérémence
15-person Aerial Tramway Dixence-Lac des Dix
AI Abstract
With a length of 640 meters, the Dixence-Lac des Dix cable car in Hérémence (Valais) connects stations at elevations of 2142 m and 2376 m. The cable car was built in 1964 by Küpfer. The maximum capacity is 225 people per hour.
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| Location | Hérémence |
| Name | Dixence-Lac des Dix |
| Type | 15-LPB (LPBF-K15) |
| Operating Time | 1964 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Küpfer |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Hérémence
- Name: Dixence-Lac des Dix
- Type: 15-LPB
- Operating Time: 1964-To date
- Year of construction: 1964
- Manufacturer: Küpfer
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2142 m
- Difference in altitude: 234 m
- Length: 640 m
- Capacity: 225 P/h
- Number of carriers: 2
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Dixence-Lac des Dix?
The Dixence-Lac des Dix ropeway is a 15-person Aerial Tramway in Hérémence and connects the valley station at 2142 m to the mountain station at 2376 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Dixence-Lac des Dix ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Dixence-Lac des Dix ropeway is 225 people per hour.
When was the Dixence-Lac des Dix ropeway constructed?
The Dixence-Lac des Dix ropeway was constructed in 1964.
Where is the Dixence-Lac des Dix ropeway located?
The Dixence-Lac des Dix ropeway is operating in Hérémence (Switzerland).
How long is the Dixence-Lac des Dix ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Dixence-Lac des Dix ropeway is 640 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Dixence-Lac des Dix ropeway?
The Dixence-Lac des Dix ropeway covers an elevation gain of 234 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Dixence-Lac des Dix ropeway?
The Dixence-Lac des Dix ropeway was constructed by the company Küpfer.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2142 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2376 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 234 | m |
| Length | 640 | m |
| Capacity | 225 | P/h |
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| Number of carriers | 2 | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.08449 N / 7.40336 E, Top station 46.08104 N / 7.39743 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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