Surface lift Laxeralp 1 in Fiescheralp
2-person Surface lift Laxeralp 1
AI Abstract
The Laxeralp 1 ropeway in Fiescheralp (Valais) was built in 1980 and connects the valley station located at 2122 m with the mountain station at 2163 m. The length is 470 meters. The ropeway was constructed by the manufacturer Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 1000 people per hour.
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| Location | Fiescheralp (Aletschregion) |
| Name | Laxeralp 1 |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1980 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Fiescheralp (Aletschregion)
- Name: Laxeralp 1
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1980-To date
- Year of construction: 1980
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 2122 m
- Difference in altitude: 41 m
- Length: 470 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Speed: 2,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 6
- Number of carriers: 58
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Doppelmayr
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Laxeralp 1?
The Laxeralp 1 ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Fiescheralp and connects the valley station at 2122 m to the mountain station at 2163 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Laxeralp 1 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Laxeralp 1 ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Laxeralp 1 ropeway constructed?
The Laxeralp 1 ropeway was constructed in 1980.
Where is the Laxeralp 1 ropeway located?
The Laxeralp 1 ropeway is operating in Fiescheralp (Switzerland).
How long is the Laxeralp 1 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Laxeralp 1 ropeway is 470 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Laxeralp 1 ropeway?
The Laxeralp 1 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 41 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Laxeralp 1 ropeway?
The Laxeralp 1 ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2122 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2163 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 41 | m |
| Length | 470 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 2,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 6 | |
| Number of carriers | 58 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Doppelmayr | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.40643 N / 8.10139 E, Top station 46.40495 N / 8.09564 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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