Surface lift Mayens de la Zour in Savièse
2-person Surface lift Mayens de la Zour
AI Abstract
With a length of 285 meters and a vertical rise of 50 meters, the Mayens de la Zour cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Savièse (Valais) connected the stations at 1230 m and 1280 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1961 by Skima and was permanently decommissioned in 1986 without being replaced.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Savièse |
| Name | Mayens de la Zour |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1961 - 1986 |
| Manufacturer |
Skima (1972 ) |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Savièse
- Name: Mayens de la Zour
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1961-1986
- Year of construction: 1961
- Manufacturer: Skima
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1230 m
- Difference in altitude: 50 m
- Length: 285 m
- Capacity: 500 P/h
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Mayens de la Zour?
The Mayens de la Zour ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Savièse and connects the valley station at 1230 m to the mountain station at 1280 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Mayens de la Zour ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Mayens de la Zour ropeway is 500 people per hour.
When was the Mayens de la Zour ropeway constructed?
The Mayens de la Zour ropeway was constructed in 1961.
Where is the Mayens de la Zour ropeway located?
The Mayens de la Zour ropeway is operating in Savièse (Switzerland).
How long is the Mayens de la Zour ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Mayens de la Zour ropeway is 285 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Mayens de la Zour ropeway?
The Mayens de la Zour ropeway covers an elevation gain of 50 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Mayens de la Zour ropeway?
The Mayens de la Zour ropeway was constructed by the company Skima.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1230 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1280 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 50 | m |
| Length | 285 | m |
| Capacity | 500 | P/h |
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| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.27467 N / 7.3634 E, Top station 46.27353 N / 7.36036 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
