Surface lift Le Torrent in Arolla
1-person Surface lift Le Torrent
AI Abstract
The Le Torrent cable car in Arolla (built in 1985) spans a distance of 137 meters, covering an elevation difference between 2000 m and 2037 m. It was built by Poma. The maximum capacity is 700 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Arolla |
| Name | Le Torrent |
| Type | 1-SLK (SUMK-P1) |
| Operating Time | 1985 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Poma |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Arolla
- Name: Le Torrent
- Type: 1-SLK
- Operating Time: 1985-To date
- Year of construction: 1985
- Manufacturer: Poma
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2000 m
- Difference in altitude: 37 m
- Length: 137 m
- Capacity: 700 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Poma
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Le Torrent?
The Le Torrent ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Arolla and connects the valley station at 2000 m to the mountain station at 2037 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Le Torrent ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Le Torrent ropeway is 700 people per hour.
When was the Le Torrent ropeway constructed?
The Le Torrent ropeway was constructed in 1985.
Where is the Le Torrent ropeway located?
The Le Torrent ropeway is operating in Arolla (Switzerland).
How long is the Le Torrent ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Le Torrent ropeway is 137 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Le Torrent ropeway?
The Le Torrent ropeway covers an elevation gain of 37 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Le Torrent ropeway?
The Le Torrent ropeway was constructed by the company Poma.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2000 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2037 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 37 | m |
| Length | 137 | m |
| Capacity | 700 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Poma | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.02164 N / 7.48072 E, Top station 46.02131 N / 7.47842 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
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Ropeway dismantled
