Surface lift Col de la Forclaz in Col de la Forclaz
1-person Surface lift Col de la Forclaz
AI Abstract
With a length of 350 meters and a vertical rise of 30 meters, the Col de la Forclaz cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model, in Col de la Forclaz (Valais) connected the stations at 1510 m and 1540 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1982 by Duport and was permanently decommissioned in 1999 without being replaced.
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| Location | Col de la Forclaz |
| Name | Col de la Forclaz |
| Type | 1-SLF (SUMF-P1) |
| Operating Time | 1982 - 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Duport |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Col de la Forclaz
- Name: Col de la Forclaz
- Type: 1-SLF
- Operating Time: 1982-1999
- Year of construction: 1982
- Manufacturer: Duport
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1510 m
- Difference in altitude: 30 m
- Length: 350 m
- Capacity: 400 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Col de la Forclaz?
The Col de la Forclaz ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Col de la Forclaz and connects the valley station at 1510 m to the mountain station at 1540 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Col de la Forclaz ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Col de la Forclaz ropeway is 400 people per hour.
When was the Col de la Forclaz ropeway constructed?
The Col de la Forclaz ropeway was constructed in 1982.
Where is the Col de la Forclaz ropeway located?
The Col de la Forclaz ropeway is operating in Col de la Forclaz (Switzerland).
How long is the Col de la Forclaz ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Col de la Forclaz ropeway is 350 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Col de la Forclaz ropeway?
The Col de la Forclaz ropeway covers an elevation gain of 30 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Col de la Forclaz ropeway?
The Col de la Forclaz ropeway was constructed by the company Duport.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1510 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1540 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 30 | m |
| Length | 350 | m |
| Capacity | 400 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.05684 N / 7.00022 E, Top station 46.05623 N / 7.00214 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
