Surface lift Le Pont in Evolène
1-person Surface lift Le Pont
AI Abstract
With a length of 385 meters and a vertical rise of 160 meters, the Le Pont cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model, in Evolène (Valais) connected the stations at 1351 m and 1511 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1981 by Borer and was permanently decommissioned in 1999 without being replaced.
| Country |
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Evolène (Lotrey) |
| Name | Le Pont |
| Type | 1-SLE (SUMF-E1) |
| Operating Time | 1981 - 1999 |
| Manufacturer |
Borer (Von Roll) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Evolène (Lotrey)
- Name: Le Pont
- Type: 1-SLE
- Operating Time: 1981-1999
- Year of construction: 1981
- Manufacturer: Borer
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1351 m
- Difference in altitude: 160 m
- Length: 385 m
- Capacity: 900 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Le Pont?
The Le Pont ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Evolène and connects the valley station at 1351 m to the mountain station at 1511 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Le Pont ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Le Pont ropeway is 900 people per hour.
When was the Le Pont ropeway constructed?
The Le Pont ropeway was constructed in 1981.
Where is the Le Pont ropeway located?
The Le Pont ropeway is operating in Evolène (Switzerland).
How long is the Le Pont ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Le Pont ropeway is 385 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Le Pont ropeway?
The Le Pont ropeway covers an elevation gain of 160 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Le Pont ropeway?
The Le Pont ropeway was constructed by the company Borer.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1351 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1511 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 160 | m |
| Length | 385 | m |
| Capacity | 900 | P/h |
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| Drive 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 46.11282 N / 7.48987 E, Top station 46.11215 N / 7.48479 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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