Surface lift La Guitza in Arolla
1-person Surface lift La Guitza
AI Abstract
The La Guitza cable car, a 1-person Surface lift type, in Arolla (built in 1968) spans a distance of 610 meters and overcomes an elevation difference of 240 meters, running between 2080 m and 2320 m above sea level. It was built by Poma and has been out of service since 2004.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Arolla |
| Name | La Guitza |
| Type | 1-SLK (SUMK-P1) |
| Operating Time | 1968 - 2004 |
| Manufacturer | Poma |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Arolla
- Name: La Guitza
- Type: 1-SLK
- Operating Time: 1968-2004
- Year of construction: 1968
- Manufacturer: Poma
- Status: Out of operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2080 m
- Difference in altitude: 240 m
- Length: 610 m
- Capacity: 800 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 La Guitza?
The La Guitza ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Arolla and connects the valley station at 2080 m to the mountain station at 2320 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the La Guitza ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the La Guitza ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the La Guitza ropeway constructed?
The La Guitza ropeway was constructed in 1968.
Where is the La Guitza ropeway located?
The La Guitza ropeway is operating in Arolla (Switzerland).
How long is the La Guitza ropeway?
The diagonal length of the La Guitza ropeway is 610 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the La Guitza ropeway?
The La Guitza ropeway covers an elevation gain of 240 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the La Guitza ropeway?
The La Guitza ropeway was constructed by the company Poma.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2080 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2320 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 240 | m |
| Length | 610 | m |
| Capacity | 800 | P/h |
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| Number of carriers | ||
| 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 46.02739 N / 7.4794 E, Top station 46.02745 N / 7.47178 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
