Surface lift Dorchaux 3 in Les Mosses
1-person Surface lift Dorchaux 3
AI Abstract
The Dorchaux 3 cable car in Les Mosses (built in 1979) spans a distance of 680 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1439 m and 1602 m. It was built by Poma. The maximum capacity is 900 people per hour.
| Country |
|
|---|---|
| Canton / State |
|
| Location | Les Mosses |
| Name | Dorchaux 3 |
| Type | 1-SLK (SUMK-P1) |
| Operating Time | 1979 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Poma |
| Status |
 |
- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Les Mosses
- Name: Dorchaux 3
- Type: 1-SLK
- Operating Time: 1979-To date
- Year of construction: 1979
- Manufacturer: Poma
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1439 m
- Difference in altitude: 163 m
- Length: 680 m
- Capacity: 900 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 3?
The Dorchaux 3 ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Les Mosses and connects the valley station at 1439 m to the mountain station at 1602 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Dorchaux 3 ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Dorchaux 3 ropeway is 900 people per hour.
When was the Dorchaux 3 ropeway constructed?
The Dorchaux 3 ropeway was constructed in 1979.
Where is the Dorchaux 3 ropeway located?
The Dorchaux 3 ropeway is operating in Les Mosses (Switzerland).
How long is the Dorchaux 3 ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Dorchaux 3 ropeway is 680 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Dorchaux 3 ropeway?
The Dorchaux 3 ropeway covers an elevation gain of 163 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Dorchaux 3 ropeway?
The Dorchaux 3 ropeway was constructed by the company Poma.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1439 | m |
|---|---|---|
| Top station altitude | 1602 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 163 | m |
| Length | 680 | m |
| Capacity | 900 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | ||
| Number of towers | ||
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Poma | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
Chronicle
-
-
-
-
Photos of this ropeway
Videos of this ropeway
Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.40142 N / 7.09696 E, Top station 46.40025 N / 7.08872 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
Other ropeways in Les Mosses
1-person Surface lift Dorchaux 1
1-person Surface lift Dorchaux 2
1-person Surface lift Dorchaux Mini
1-person Surface lift La Mossette
1-person Surface lift L'Arsat
1-person Surface lift Les Mosses-Pracornet
1-person Surface lift Le Crétex
1-person Surface lift Dorchaux 2
1-person Surface lift Parchets 2
1-person Surface lift Col des Mosses-Lac Lioson
1-person Surface lift Lac Lioson-Pic Chaussy
1-person Surface lift Les Fontaines-Lioson d'en Bas
1-person Surface lift Parchets 1
1-person Surface lift Dorchaux 1
1-person Surface lift Les Eraisis- 1-person Surface lift Le Crétex
- 1-person Surface lift Les Fontaines-Lioson d'en Bas
- 1-person Surface lift Col des Mosses
- 1-person Surface lift Parchets 3
