Surface lift La Forclaz in Evolène
1-person Surface lift La Forclaz
AI Abstract
The La Forclaz cable car in Evolène (built in 1973) spans a distance of 285 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1730 m and 1800 m. It was built by Duport. The maximum capacity is 500 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Evolène (La Forclaz) |
| Name | La Forclaz |
| Type | 1-SLE (SUMF-E1) |
| Operating Time | 1973 - To date |
| Manufacturer |
Duport (Garaventa) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Evolène (La Forclaz)
- Name: La Forclaz
- Type: 1-SLE
- Operating Time: 1973-To date
- Year of construction: 1973
- Manufacturer: Duport
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1730 m
- Difference in altitude: 70 m
- Length: 285 m
- Capacity: 500 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Doppelmayr
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
- Remarks: Saniert durch Garaventa
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway La Forclaz?
The La Forclaz ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Evolène and connects the valley station at 1730 m to the mountain station at 1800 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the La Forclaz ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the La Forclaz ropeway is 500 people per hour.
When was the La Forclaz ropeway constructed?
The La Forclaz ropeway was constructed in 1973.
Where is the La Forclaz ropeway located?
The La Forclaz ropeway is operating in Evolène (Switzerland).
How long is the La Forclaz ropeway?
The diagonal length of the La Forclaz ropeway is 285 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the La Forclaz ropeway?
The La Forclaz ropeway covers an elevation gain of 70 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the La Forclaz ropeway?
The La Forclaz ropeway was constructed by the company Duport.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1730 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 1800 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 70 | m |
| Length | 285 | m |
| Capacity | 500 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | ||
| Number of towers | ||
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Doppelmayr | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | Saniert durch Garaventa | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.08523 N / 7.5218 E, Top station 46.08726 N / 7.52465 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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