Surface lift Sassaltorio-Zottone in Rivera
2-person Surface lift Sassaltorio-Zottone
AI Abstract
With a length of 615 meters and a vertical rise of 240 meters, the Sassaltorio-Zottone cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Rivera (Ticino) connected the stations at 1328 m and 1568 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1972 by Bühler and was permanently decommissioned in 2003 without being replaced.
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| Location | Rivera (Monte Tamaro) |
| Name | Sassaltorio-Zottone |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1972 - 2003 |
| Manufacturer | Bühler |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Ticino
- Location: Rivera (Monte Tamaro)
- Name: Sassaltorio-Zottone
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1972-2003
- Year of construction: 1972
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1328 m
- Difference in altitude: 240 m
- Length: 615 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Number of towers: 7
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Röhrs
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Sassaltorio-Zottone?
The Sassaltorio-Zottone ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Rivera and connects the valley station at 1328 m to the mountain station at 1568 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Sassaltorio-Zottone ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Sassaltorio-Zottone ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Sassaltorio-Zottone ropeway constructed?
The Sassaltorio-Zottone ropeway was constructed in 1972.
Where is the Sassaltorio-Zottone ropeway located?
The Sassaltorio-Zottone ropeway is operating in Rivera (Switzerland).
How long is the Sassaltorio-Zottone ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Sassaltorio-Zottone ropeway is 615 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Sassaltorio-Zottone ropeway?
The Sassaltorio-Zottone ropeway covers an elevation gain of 240 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Sassaltorio-Zottone ropeway?
The Sassaltorio-Zottone ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1328 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1568 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 240 | m |
| Length | 615 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | ||
| Number of towers | 7 | |
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Röhrs | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.12066 N / 8.88789 E, Top station 46.11638 N / 8.89033 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
