Surface lift Col des Planches in Vollèges
2-person Surface lift Col des Planches
AI Abstract
With a length of 500 meters and a vertical rise of 180 meters, the Col des Planches cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Vollèges (Valais) connected the stations at 1400 m and 1580 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1969 by Bühler and was permanently decommissioned in 1999 without being replaced.
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| Location | Vollèges |
| Name | Col des Planches |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1969 - 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Bühler |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Vollèges
- Name: Col des Planches
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1969-1999
- Year of construction: 1969
- Manufacturer: Bühler
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1400 m
- Difference in altitude: 180 m
- Length: 500 m
- Capacity: 500 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Col des Planches?
The Col des Planches ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Vollèges and connects the valley station at 1400 m to the mountain station at 1580 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Col des Planches ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Col des Planches ropeway is 500 people per hour.
When was the Col des Planches ropeway constructed?
The Col des Planches ropeway was constructed in 1969.
Where is the Col des Planches ropeway located?
The Col des Planches ropeway is operating in Vollèges (Switzerland).
How long is the Col des Planches ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Col des Planches ropeway is 500 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Col des Planches ropeway?
The Col des Planches ropeway covers an elevation gain of 180 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Col des Planches ropeway?
The Col des Planches ropeway was constructed by the company Bühler.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1400 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1580 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 180 | m |
| Length | 500 | m |
| Capacity | 500 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.09576 N / 7.12462 E, Top station 46.09649 N / 7.13061 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
