Surface lift Les Cerniers-La Chindonne in Les Giettes
2-person Surface lift Les Cerniers-La Chindonne
AI Abstract
The Les Cerniers-La Chindonne cable car in Les Giettes (built in 1962) spans a distance of 790 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1280 m and 1520 m. It was built by Skima. The maximum capacity is 450 people per hour.
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| Location | Les Giettes |
| Name | Les Cerniers-La Chindonne |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1962 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Skima |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Les Giettes
- Name: Les Cerniers-La Chindonne
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1962-To date
- Year of construction: 1962
- Manufacturer: Skima
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1280 m
- Difference in altitude: 240 m
- Length: 790 m
- Capacity: 450 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Carrier manufacturer: Skima
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Les Cerniers-La Chindonne?
The Les Cerniers-La Chindonne ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Les Giettes and connects the valley station at 1280 m to the mountain station at 1520 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Les Cerniers-La Chindonne ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Les Cerniers-La Chindonne ropeway is 450 people per hour.
When was the Les Cerniers-La Chindonne ropeway constructed?
The Les Cerniers-La Chindonne ropeway was constructed in 1962.
Where is the Les Cerniers-La Chindonne ropeway located?
The Les Cerniers-La Chindonne ropeway is operating in Les Giettes (Switzerland).
How long is the Les Cerniers-La Chindonne ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Les Cerniers-La Chindonne ropeway is 790 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Les Cerniers-La Chindonne ropeway?
The Les Cerniers-La Chindonne ropeway covers an elevation gain of 240 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Les Cerniers-La Chindonne ropeway?
The Les Cerniers-La Chindonne ropeway was constructed by the company Skima.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1280 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1520 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 240 | m |
| Length | 790 | m |
| Capacity | 450 | P/h |
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| Speed | ||
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| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Skima | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.22133 N / 6.96015 E, Top station 46.21571 N / 6.95494 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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