Surface lift Le Vélard in Les Marécottes
2-person Surface lift Le Vélard
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| Location | Les Marécottes |
| Name | Le Vélard |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1953 - 1984 |
| Manufacturer | Müller |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Les Marécottes
- Name: Le Vélard
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1953-1984
- Year of construction: 1953
- Manufacturer: Müller
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Difference in altitude: 235 m
- Length: 700 m
- Capacity: 400 P/h
- Carrier manufacturer: Müller
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Le Vélard ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Le Vélard ropeway is 400 people per hour.
When was the Le Vélard ropeway constructed?
The Le Vélard ropeway was constructed in 1953.
Where is the Le Vélard ropeway located?
The Le Vélard ropeway is operating in Les Marécottes (Switzerland).
How long is the Le Vélard ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Le Vélard ropeway is 700 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Le Vélard ropeway?
The Le Vélard ropeway covers an elevation gain of 235 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Le Vélard ropeway?
The Le Vélard ropeway was constructed by the company Müller.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | ||
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| Top station altitude | ||
| Difference in altitude | 235 | m |
| Length | 700 | m |
| Capacity | 400 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | ||
| Number of towers | ||
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | ||
| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | Müller | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
Chronicle
The installation replaces the following ropeway(s)
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The installation was previously located in the following place
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2-person Surface lift Le Vélard
After dismantling, the installation was set up again at the following location
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The installation was replaced by the following ropeway(s)
Photos of this ropeway
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Videos of this ropeway
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.11972 N / 6.99565 E, Top station 46.12316 N / 6.98518 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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