Surface lift Le Brayeux in Torgon
1-person Surface lift Le Brayeux
AI Abstract
With a length of 295 meters and a vertical rise of 87 meters, the Le Brayeux cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model, in Torgon (Valais) connected the stations at 1342 m and 1429 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1972 by Poma and was permanently decommissioned in 1978 without being replaced.
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| Location | Torgon (Portes du Soleil) |
| Name | Le Brayeux |
| Type | 1-SLK (SUMK-P1) |
| Operating Time | 1972 - 1978 |
| Manufacturer | Poma |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Torgon (Portes du Soleil)
- Name: Le Brayeux
- Type: 1-SLK
- Operating Time: 1972-1978
- Year of construction: 1972
- Manufacturer: Poma
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1342 m
- Difference in altitude: 87 m
- Length: 295 m
- Capacity: 340 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Le Brayeux?
The Le Brayeux ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Torgon and connects the valley station at 1342 m to the mountain station at 1429 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Le Brayeux ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Le Brayeux ropeway is 340 people per hour.
When was the Le Brayeux ropeway constructed?
The Le Brayeux ropeway was constructed in 1972.
Where is the Le Brayeux ropeway located?
The Le Brayeux ropeway is operating in Torgon (Switzerland).
How long is the Le Brayeux ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Le Brayeux ropeway is 295 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Le Brayeux ropeway?
The Le Brayeux ropeway covers an elevation gain of 87 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Le Brayeux ropeway?
The Le Brayeux ropeway was constructed by the company Poma.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1342 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1429 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 87 | m |
| Length | 295 | m |
| Capacity | 340 | 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 46.30542 N / 6.84962 E, Top station 46.30435 N / 6.84689 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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