Surface lift Lona 1 in Grimentz
1-person Surface lift Lona 1
AI Abstract
The Lona 1 cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model located in Grimentz (Valais), was built in 1977 and connected the valley station at 2336 m with the mountain station at 2625 m above sea level. The length was 1344 meters, and the elevation difference was 289 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Poma and was decommissioned in 2019 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Grimentz (Val d'Anniviers) |
| Name | Lona 1 |
| Type | 1-SLK (SUMK-P1) |
| Operating Time | 1977 - 2019 |
| Manufacturer |
Poma (1982 Poma) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Grimentz (Val d'Anniviers)
- Name: Lona 1
- Type: 1-SLK
- Operating Time: 1977-2019
- Year of construction: 1977
- Manufacturer: Poma
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 2336 m
- Difference in altitude: 289 m
- Length: 1344 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Poma
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
- Remarks: Früher (bis 1982) eine Anlage zusammen mit Lona 2
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Lona 1?
The Lona 1 ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Grimentz and connects the valley station at 2336 m to the mountain station at 2625 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Lona 1 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Lona 1 ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Lona 1 ropeway constructed?
The Lona 1 ropeway was constructed in 1977.
Where is the Lona 1 ropeway located?
The Lona 1 ropeway is operating in Grimentz (Switzerland).
How long is the Lona 1 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Lona 1 ropeway is 1344 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Lona 1 ropeway?
The Lona 1 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 289 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Lona 1 ropeway?
The Lona 1 ropeway was constructed by the company Poma.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2336 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2625 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 289 | m |
| Length | 1344 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
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| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Poma | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | Früher (bis 1982) eine Anlage zusammen mit Lona 2 | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.17419 N / 7.55045 E, Top station 46.17213 N / 7.53447 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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