Surface lift Col des Gentianes in Tortin
1-person Surface lift Col des Gentianes
AI Abstract
The Col des Gentianes cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model located in Tortin (Valais), was built in 1981 and connected the valley station at 2815 m with the mountain station at 2903 m above sea level. The length was 402 meters, and the elevation difference was 88 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Von Roll and was decommissioned in 2007 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Tortin (Les 4 Vallées) |
| Name | Col des Gentianes |
| Type | 1-SLE (SUMF-E1) |
| Operating Time | 1981 - 2007 |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Tortin (Les 4 Vallées)
- Name: Col des Gentianes
- Type: 1-SLE
- Operating Time: 1981-2007
- Year of construction: 1981
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 2815 m
- Difference in altitude: 88 m
- Length: 402 m
- Capacity: 900 P/h
- Number of towers: 2
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Col des Gentianes?
The Col des Gentianes ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Tortin and connects the valley station at 2815 m to the mountain station at 2903 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Col des Gentianes ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Col des Gentianes ropeway is 900 people per hour.
When was the Col des Gentianes ropeway constructed?
The Col des Gentianes ropeway was constructed in 1981.
Where is the Col des Gentianes ropeway located?
The Col des Gentianes ropeway is operating in Tortin (Switzerland).
How long is the Col des Gentianes ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Col des Gentianes ropeway is 402 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Col des Gentianes ropeway?
The Col des Gentianes ropeway covers an elevation gain of 88 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Col des Gentianes ropeway?
The Col des Gentianes ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2815 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2903 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 88 | m |
| Length | 402 | m |
| Capacity | 900 | P/h |
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| Number of towers | 2 | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.08705 N / 7.30165 E, Top station 46.08483 N / 7.30061 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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