Surface lift Les Fracherets-Les Chaux in Gryon
2-person Surface lift Les Fracherets-Les Chaux
AI Abstract
The Les Fracherets-Les Chaux cable car in Gryon (built in 1968) spans a distance of 901 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1527 m and 1772 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 820 people per hour.
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| Location | Gryon (Villars-Gryon) |
| Name | Les Fracherets-Les Chaux |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1968 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Gryon (Villars-Gryon)
- Name: Les Fracherets-Les Chaux
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1968-To date
- Year of construction: 1968
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1527 m
- Difference in altitude: 245 m
- Length: 901 m
- Capacity: 820 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Doppelmayr
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Les Fracherets-Les Chaux?
The Les Fracherets-Les Chaux ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Gryon and connects the valley station at 1527 m to the mountain station at 1772 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Les Fracherets-Les Chaux ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Les Fracherets-Les Chaux ropeway is 820 people per hour.
When was the Les Fracherets-Les Chaux ropeway constructed?
The Les Fracherets-Les Chaux ropeway was constructed in 1968.
Where is the Les Fracherets-Les Chaux ropeway located?
The Les Fracherets-Les Chaux ropeway is operating in Gryon (Switzerland).
How long is the Les Fracherets-Les Chaux ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Les Fracherets-Les Chaux ropeway is 901 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Les Fracherets-Les Chaux ropeway?
The Les Fracherets-Les Chaux ropeway covers an elevation gain of 245 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Les Fracherets-Les Chaux ropeway?
The Les Fracherets-Les Chaux ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1527 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1772 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 245 | m |
| Length | 901 | m |
| Capacity | 820 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Doppelmayr | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.28967 N / 7.09817 E, Top station 46.29517 N / 7.10516 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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