Surface lift Pro du Scex in Col de la Forclaz
1-person Surface lift Pro du Scex
AI Abstract
With a length of 540 meters and a vertical rise of 218 meters, the Pro du Scex cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model, in Col de la Forclaz (Valais) connected the stations at 1507 m and 1725 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1982 by Poma and was permanently decommissioned in 1999 without being replaced.
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| Location | Col de la Forclaz |
| Name | Pro du Scex |
| Type | 1-SLK (SUMK-P1) |
| Operating Time | 1982 - 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Poma |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Col de la Forclaz
- Name: Pro du Scex
- Type: 1-SLK
- Operating Time: 1982-1999
- Year of construction: 1982
- Manufacturer: Poma
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1507 m
- Difference in altitude: 218 m
- Length: 540 m
- Capacity: 850 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Pro du Scex?
The Pro du Scex ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Col de la Forclaz and connects the valley station at 1507 m to the mountain station at 1725 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Pro du Scex ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Pro du Scex ropeway is 850 people per hour.
When was the Pro du Scex ropeway constructed?
The Pro du Scex ropeway was constructed in 1982.
Where is the Pro du Scex ropeway located?
The Pro du Scex ropeway is operating in Col de la Forclaz (Switzerland).
How long is the Pro du Scex ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Pro du Scex ropeway is 540 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Pro du Scex ropeway?
The Pro du Scex ropeway covers an elevation gain of 218 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Pro du Scex ropeway?
The Pro du Scex ropeway was constructed by the company Poma.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1507 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1725 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 218 | m |
| Length | 540 | m |
| Capacity | 850 | 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 46.05671 N / 7.00015 E, Top station 46.05438 N / 7.00514 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
