Surface lift Dorchaux 2 in Les Mosses
1-person Surface lift Dorchaux 2
AI Abstract
The Dorchaux 2 cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model located in Les Mosses (Vaud), was built in 1972 and connected the valley station at 1448 m with the mountain station at 1660 m above sea level. The length was 1032 meters, and the elevation difference was 212 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Poma and was decommissioned in 2008 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Les Mosses |
| Name | Dorchaux 2 |
| Type | 1-SLK (SUMK-P1) |
| Operating Time | 1972 - 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Poma |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Les Mosses
- Name: Dorchaux 2
- Type: 1-SLK
- Operating Time: 1972-2008
- Year of construction: 1972
- Manufacturer: Poma
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1448 m
- Difference in altitude: 212 m
- Length: 1032 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 Dorchaux 2?
The Dorchaux 2 ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Les Mosses and connects the valley station at 1448 m to the mountain station at 1660 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Dorchaux 2 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Dorchaux 2 ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the Dorchaux 2 ropeway constructed?
The Dorchaux 2 ropeway was constructed in 1972.
Where is the Dorchaux 2 ropeway located?
The Dorchaux 2 ropeway is operating in Les Mosses (Switzerland).
How long is the Dorchaux 2 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Dorchaux 2 ropeway is 1032 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Dorchaux 2 ropeway?
The Dorchaux 2 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 212 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Dorchaux 2 ropeway?
The Dorchaux 2 ropeway was constructed by the company Poma.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1448 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1660 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 212 | m |
| Length | 1032 | m |
| Capacity | 800 | P/h |
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| Number of towers | ||
| 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 46.39739 N / 7.0965 E, Top station 46.39741 N / 7.08417 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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