Gondola Villars-Roc d'Orsay in Villars
4-person Gondola Villars-Roc d'Orsay
AI Abstract
The Villars-Roc d'Orsay cable car, a 4-person Gondola model located in Villars (Vaud), was built in 1959 and connected the valley station at 1272 m with the mountain station at 1952 m above sea level. The length was 2278 meters, and the elevation difference was 680 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Giovanola and was decommissioned in 1984 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Villars (Villars-Gryon) |
| Name | Villars-Roc d'Orsay |
| Type | 4-KBK (LUMK-K4) |
| Operating Time | 1959 - 1984 |
| Manufacturer | Giovanola |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Vaud
- Location: Villars (Villars-Gryon)
- Name: Villars-Roc d'Orsay
- Type: 4-KBK
- Operating Time: 1959-1984
- Year of construction: 1959
- Manufacturer: Giovanola
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1272 m
- Difference in altitude: 680 m
- Length: 2278 m
- Capacity: 400 P/h
- Speed: 3 m/s
- Number of towers: 24
- Number of carriers: 42
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Villars-Roc d'Orsay?
The Villars-Roc d'Orsay ropeway is a 4-person Gondola in Villars and connects the valley station at 1272 m to the mountain station at 1952 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Villars-Roc d'Orsay ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Villars-Roc d'Orsay ropeway is 400 people per hour.
When was the Villars-Roc d'Orsay ropeway constructed?
The Villars-Roc d'Orsay ropeway was constructed in 1959.
Where is the Villars-Roc d'Orsay ropeway located?
The Villars-Roc d'Orsay ropeway is operating in Villars (Switzerland).
How long is the Villars-Roc d'Orsay ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Villars-Roc d'Orsay ropeway is 2278 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Villars-Roc d'Orsay ropeway?
The Villars-Roc d'Orsay ropeway covers an elevation gain of 680 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Villars-Roc d'Orsay ropeway?
The Villars-Roc d'Orsay ropeway was constructed by the company Giovanola.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1272 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1952 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 680 | m |
| Length | 2278 | m |
| Capacity | 400 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 3 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 24 | |
| Number of carriers | 42 | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.30363 N / 7.05494 E, Top station 46.32217 N / 7.06387 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
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Ropeway dismantled
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