Surface lift Les Fontanesses 2 in Arolla
1-person Surface lift Les Fontanesses 2
AI Abstract
With a length of 630 meters, the Les Fontanesses 2 cable car in Arolla (Valais) connects stations at elevations of 2000 m and 2198 m. The cable car was built in 1976 by Poma. The maximum capacity is 480 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Arolla |
| Name | Les Fontanesses 2 |
| Type | 1-SLK (SUMK-P1) |
| Operating Time | 1976 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Poma |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Arolla
- Name: Les Fontanesses 2
- Type: 1-SLK
- Operating Time: 1976-To date
- Year of construction: 1976
- Manufacturer: Poma
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2000 m
- Difference in altitude: 198 m
- Length: 630 m
- Capacity: 480 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 2?
The Les Fontanesses 2 ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Arolla and connects the valley station at 2000 m to the mountain station at 2198 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Les Fontanesses 2 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Les Fontanesses 2 ropeway is 480 people per hour.
When was the Les Fontanesses 2 ropeway constructed?
The Les Fontanesses 2 ropeway was constructed in 1976.
Where is the Les Fontanesses 2 ropeway located?
The Les Fontanesses 2 ropeway is operating in Arolla (Switzerland).
How long is the Les Fontanesses 2 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Les Fontanesses 2 ropeway is 630 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Les Fontanesses 2 ropeway?
The Les Fontanesses 2 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 198 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Les Fontanesses 2 ropeway?
The Les Fontanesses 2 ropeway was constructed by the company Poma.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2000 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 2198 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 198 | m |
| Length | 630 | m |
| Capacity | 480 | P/h |
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| Speed | ||
| Number of towers | ||
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Poma | |
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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 46.02023 N / 7.48112 E, Top station 46.01979 N / 7.4739 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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