Surface lift Tortin in Tortin
1-person Surface lift Tortin
AI Abstract
The Tortin cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model located in Tortin (Valais), was built in 1980 and connected the valley station at 2035 m with the mountain station at 2044 m above sea level. The length was 417 meters, and the elevation difference was 9 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Borer and was decommissioned in 1988 and replaced by a successor.
| Country |
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Tortin (Les 4 Vallées) |
| Name | Tortin |
| Type | 1-SLE (SUMF-E1) |
| Operating Time | 1980 - 1988 |
| Manufacturer | Borer |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Tortin (Les 4 Vallées)
- Name: Tortin
- Type: 1-SLE
- Operating Time: 1980-1988
- Year of construction: 1980
- Manufacturer: Borer
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 2035 m
- Difference in altitude: 9 m
- Length: 417 m
- Capacity: 860 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Tortin?
The Tortin ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Tortin and connects the valley station at 2035 m to the mountain station at 2044 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Tortin ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Tortin ropeway is 860 people per hour.
When was the Tortin ropeway constructed?
The Tortin ropeway was constructed in 1980.
Where is the Tortin ropeway located?
The Tortin ropeway is operating in Tortin (Switzerland).
How long is the Tortin ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Tortin ropeway is 417 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Tortin ropeway?
The Tortin ropeway covers an elevation gain of 9 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Tortin ropeway?
The Tortin ropeway was constructed by the company Borer.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 2035 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2044 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 9 | m |
| Length | 417 | m |
| Capacity | 860 | 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 46.11713 N / 7.30552 E, Top station 46.11363 N / 7.30439 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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