Gondola Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa in Rivera
4-person Gondola Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa
AI Abstract
The Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa cable car, a 4-person Gondola model located in Rivera (Ticino), was built in 1972 and connected the valley station at 1132 m with the mountain station at 1530 m above sea level. The length was 981 meters, and the elevation difference was 398 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Agudio and was decommissioned in 2024 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Rivera (Monte Tamaro) |
| Name | Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa |
| Type | 4-KBK (LUMK-K4) |
| Operating Time | 1972 - 2024 |
| Manufacturer |
Agudio (1994 Agudio) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Ticino
- Location: Rivera (Monte Tamaro)
- Name: Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa
- Type: 4-KBK
- Operating Time: 1972-2024
- Year of construction: 1972
- Manufacturer: Agudio
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1132 m
- Difference in altitude: 398 m
- Length: 981 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Speed: 3,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 11
- Number of carriers: 121 (total)
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa?
The Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa ropeway is a 4-person Gondola in Rivera and connects the valley station at 1132 m to the mountain station at 1530 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa ropeway constructed?
The Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa ropeway was constructed in 1972.
Where is the Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa ropeway located?
The Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa ropeway is operating in Rivera (Switzerland).
How long is the Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa ropeway is 981 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa ropeway?
The Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa ropeway covers an elevation gain of 398 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa ropeway?
The Piano di Mora-Alpe Foppa ropeway was constructed by the company Agudio.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1132 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1530 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 398 | m |
| Length | 981 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 3,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 11 | |
| Number of carriers | 121 (total) | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | ||
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.12054 N / 8.90395 E, Top station 46.1168 N / 8.89339 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
