Gondola Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes in Les Diablerets
4-person Gondola Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes
AI Abstract
The Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes cable car, a 4-person Gondola model located in Les Diablerets (Vaud), was built in 1963 and connected the valley station at 1552 m with the mountain station at 2201 m above sea level. The length was 1579 meters, and the elevation difference was 649 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Giovanola and was decommissioned in 1999 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Les Diablerets (Glacier des Diablerets) |
| Name | Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes |
| Type | 4-KBK (LUMK-K4) |
| Operating Time | 1963 - 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Giovanola |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Les Diablerets (Glacier des Diablerets)
- Name: Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes
- Type: 4-KBK
- Operating Time: 1963-1999
- Year of construction: 1963
- Manufacturer: Giovanola
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1552 m
- Difference in altitude: 649 m
- Length: 1579 m
- Capacity: 480 P/h
- Speed: 3 m/s
- Number of towers: 19
- Number of carriers: 34
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes?
The Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes ropeway is a 4-person Gondola in Les Diablerets and connects the valley station at 1552 m to the mountain station at 2201 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes ropeway is 480 people per hour.
When was the Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes ropeway constructed?
The Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes ropeway was constructed in 1963.
Where is the Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes ropeway located?
The Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes ropeway is operating in Les Diablerets (Switzerland).
How long is the Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes ropeway is 1579 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes ropeway?
The Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes ropeway covers an elevation gain of 649 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes ropeway?
The Col du Pillon-Pierres Pointes ropeway was constructed by the company Giovanola.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1552 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2201 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 649 | m |
| Length | 1579 | m |
| Capacity | 480 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 3 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 19 | |
| Number of carriers | 34 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | ||
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
Chronicle
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1999 - To date • Doppelmayr
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.35432 N / 7.20584 E, Top station 46.34359 N / 7.2152 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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