Chairlift Alpe Foppa-Bochetta in Rivera
2-person Chairlift Alpe Foppa-Bochetta
AI Abstract
With a length of 1290 meters and a vertical rise of 246 meters, the Alpe Foppa-Bochetta cable car, a 2-person Chairlift model, in Rivera (Ticino) connected the stations at 1375 m and 1621 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1973 by Bühler and was permanently decommissioned in 2003 without being replaced.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Rivera (Monte Tamaro) |
| Name | Alpe Foppa-Bochetta |
| Type | 2-SBF (LUMF-S2) |
| Operating Time | 1973 - 2003 |
| Manufacturer |
Bühler (1995 ) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Ticino
- Location: Rivera (Monte Tamaro)
- Name: Alpe Foppa-Bochetta
- Type: 2-SBF
- Operating Time: 1973-2003
- Year of construction: 1973
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1375 m
- Difference in altitude: 246 m
- Length: 1290 m
- Capacity: 720 P/h
- Speed: 2 m/s
- Number of towers: 12
- Number of carriers: 130
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Städeli
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Remarks: Umbau 1995
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Alpe Foppa-Bochetta?
The Alpe Foppa-Bochetta ropeway is a 2-person Chairlift in Rivera and connects the valley station at 1375 m to the mountain station at 1621 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Alpe Foppa-Bochetta ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Alpe Foppa-Bochetta ropeway is 720 people per hour.
When was the Alpe Foppa-Bochetta ropeway constructed?
The Alpe Foppa-Bochetta ropeway was constructed in 1973.
Where is the Alpe Foppa-Bochetta ropeway located?
The Alpe Foppa-Bochetta ropeway is operating in Rivera (Switzerland).
How long is the Alpe Foppa-Bochetta ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Alpe Foppa-Bochetta ropeway is 1290 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Alpe Foppa-Bochetta ropeway?
The Alpe Foppa-Bochetta ropeway covers an elevation gain of 246 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Alpe Foppa-Bochetta ropeway?
The Alpe Foppa-Bochetta ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1375 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1621 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 246 | m |
| Length | 1290 | m |
| Capacity | 720 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 2 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 12 | |
| Number of carriers | 130 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Städeli | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | ||
| Remarks | Umbau 1995 | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.12372 N / 8.89529 E, Top station 46.11288 N / 8.88962 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
