Surface lift Les Fontanesses 1 in Arolla
1-person Surface lift Les Fontanesses 1
AI Abstract
With a length of 2067 meters, the Les Fontanesses 1 cable car in Arolla (Valais) connects stations at elevations of 1980 m and 2468 m. The cable car was built in 1967 by Poma. The maximum capacity is 600 people per hour.
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| Location | Arolla |
| Name | Les Fontanesses 1 |
| Type | 1-SLK (SUMK-P1) |
| Operating Time | 1967 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Poma |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Arolla
- Name: Les Fontanesses 1
- Type: 1-SLK
- Operating Time: 1967-To date
- Year of construction: 1967
- Manufacturer: Poma
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1980 m
- Difference in altitude: 488 m
- Length: 2067 m
- Capacity: 600 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 Les Fontanesses 1?
The Les Fontanesses 1 ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Arolla and connects the valley station at 1980 m to the mountain station at 2468 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Les Fontanesses 1 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Les Fontanesses 1 ropeway is 600 people per hour.
When was the Les Fontanesses 1 ropeway constructed?
The Les Fontanesses 1 ropeway was constructed in 1967.
Where is the Les Fontanesses 1 ropeway located?
The Les Fontanesses 1 ropeway is operating in Arolla (Switzerland).
How long is the Les Fontanesses 1 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Les Fontanesses 1 ropeway is 2067 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Les Fontanesses 1 ropeway?
The Les Fontanesses 1 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 488 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Les Fontanesses 1 ropeway?
The Les Fontanesses 1 ropeway was constructed by the company Poma.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1980 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2468 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 488 | m |
| Length | 2067 | m |
| Capacity | 600 | 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 46.02161 N / 7.48075 E, Top station 46.01745 N / 7.45625 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
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