Surface lift Plan du Croix-La Jorette in Torgon
1-person Surface lift Plan du Croix-La Jorette
AI Abstract
The Plan du Croix-La Jorette cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model located in Torgon (Valais), was built in 1969 and connected the valley station at 1342 m with the mountain station at 1582 m above sea level. The length was 565 meters, and the elevation difference was 240 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Poma and was decommissioned in 1985 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Torgon (Portes du Soleil) |
| Name | Plan du Croix-La Jorette |
| Type | 1-SLK (SUMK-P1) |
| Operating Time | 1969 - 1985 |
| Manufacturer |
Poma (1975 Poma) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Torgon (Portes du Soleil)
- Name: Plan du Croix-La Jorette
- Type: 1-SLK
- Operating Time: 1969-1985
- Year of construction: 1969
- Manufacturer: Poma
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1342 m
- Difference in altitude: 240 m
- Length: 565 m
- Capacity: 600 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
- Remarks: Beim Bau der Sesselbahn Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey 1975 wurde die Trasse leicht nach rechts versetzt.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Plan du Croix-La Jorette?
The Plan du Croix-La Jorette ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Torgon and connects the valley station at 1342 m to the mountain station at 1582 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Plan du Croix-La Jorette ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Plan du Croix-La Jorette ropeway is 600 people per hour.
When was the Plan du Croix-La Jorette ropeway constructed?
The Plan du Croix-La Jorette ropeway was constructed in 1969.
Where is the Plan du Croix-La Jorette ropeway located?
The Plan du Croix-La Jorette ropeway is operating in Torgon (Switzerland).
How long is the Plan du Croix-La Jorette ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Plan du Croix-La Jorette ropeway is 565 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Plan du Croix-La Jorette ropeway?
The Plan du Croix-La Jorette ropeway covers an elevation gain of 240 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Plan du Croix-La Jorette ropeway?
The Plan du Croix-La Jorette ropeway was constructed by the company Poma.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1342 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1582 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 240 | m |
| Length | 565 | m |
| Capacity | 600 | P/h |
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| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | Beim Bau der Sesselbahn Plan du Croix-Tête du Tronchey 1975 wurde die Trasse leicht nach rechts versetzt. | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.30586 N / 6.851 E, Top station 46.30532 N / 6.85678 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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