Surface lift Le Chapeau-Râblé in La Chaux-de-Fonds
2-person Surface lift Le Chapeau-Râblé
AI Abstract
With a length of 456 meters and a vertical rise of 146 meters, the Le Chapeau-Râblé cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Neuchâtel) connected the stations at 1087 m and 1233 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1968 by Doppelmayr and was permanently decommissioned in 2023 without being replaced.
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| Location | La Chaux-de-Fonds |
| Name | Le Chapeau-Râblé |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1968 - 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Doppelmayr |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Neuchâtel
- Location: La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Name: Le Chapeau-Râblé
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1968-2023
- Year of construction: 1968
- Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1087 m
- Difference in altitude: 146 m
- Length: 456 m
- Capacity: 1000 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
- Remarks: Der Schlepplift wurde während eines Unwetters im Jahr 2023 zerstört.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Le Chapeau-Râblé?
The Le Chapeau-Râblé ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in La Chaux-de-Fonds and connects the valley station at 1087 m to the mountain station at 1233 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Le Chapeau-Râblé ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Le Chapeau-Râblé ropeway is 1000 people per hour.
When was the Le Chapeau-Râblé ropeway constructed?
The Le Chapeau-Râblé ropeway was constructed in 1968.
Where is the Le Chapeau-Râblé ropeway located?
The Le Chapeau-Râblé ropeway is operating in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland).
How long is the Le Chapeau-Râblé ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Le Chapeau-Râblé ropeway is 456 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Le Chapeau-Râblé ropeway?
The Le Chapeau-Râblé ropeway covers an elevation gain of 146 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Le Chapeau-Râblé ropeway?
The Le Chapeau-Râblé ropeway was constructed by the company Doppelmayr.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1087 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1233 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 146 | m |
| Length | 456 | m |
| Capacity | 1000 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | Der Schlepplift wurde während eines Unwetters im Jahr 2023 zerstört. | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 47.09823 N / 6.80618 E, Top station 47.10085 N / 6.80119 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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