Surface lift Chiesso-Sorebois in Zinal
1-person Surface lift Chiesso-Sorebois
AI Abstract
The Chiesso-Sorebois cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model located in Zinal (Valais), was built in 1967 and connected the valley station at 2100 m with the mountain station at 2415 m above sea level. The length was 929 meters, and the elevation difference was 315 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Bühler and was decommissioned in 2004 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Zinal (Val d'Anniviers) |
| Name | Chiesso-Sorebois |
| Type | 1-SLE (SUMF-E1) |
| Operating Time | 1967 - 2004 |
| Manufacturer | Bühler |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Zinal (Val d'Anniviers)
- Name: Chiesso-Sorebois
- Type: 1-SLE
- Operating Time: 1967-2004
- Year of construction: 1967
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 2100 m
- Difference in altitude: 315 m
- Length: 929 m
- Capacity: 800 P/h
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Röhrs
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Chiesso-Sorebois?
The Chiesso-Sorebois ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Zinal and connects the valley station at 2100 m to the mountain station at 2415 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Chiesso-Sorebois ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Chiesso-Sorebois ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the Chiesso-Sorebois ropeway constructed?
The Chiesso-Sorebois ropeway was constructed in 1967.
Where is the Chiesso-Sorebois ropeway located?
The Chiesso-Sorebois ropeway is operating in Zinal (Switzerland).
How long is the Chiesso-Sorebois ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Chiesso-Sorebois ropeway is 929 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Chiesso-Sorebois ropeway?
The Chiesso-Sorebois ropeway covers an elevation gain of 315 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Chiesso-Sorebois ropeway?
The Chiesso-Sorebois ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2100 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2415 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 315 | m |
| Length | 929 | m |
| Capacity | 800 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Röhrs | |
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| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.14117 N / 7.61348 E, Top station 46.14271 N / 7.60281 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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