Surface lift Les Fignards-La Jorette in Torgon
1-person Surface lift Les Fignards-La Jorette
AI Abstract
The Les Fignards-La Jorette cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model located in Torgon (Valais), was built in 1969 and connected the valley station at 1150 m with the mountain station at 1644 m above sea level. The length was 1421 meters, and the elevation difference was 494 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Poma and was decommissioned in 1985 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Torgon (Portes du Soleil) |
| Name | Les Fignards-La Jorette |
| Type | 1-SLK (SUMK-P1) |
| Operating Time | 1969 - 1985 |
| Manufacturer | Poma |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Torgon (Portes du Soleil)
- Name: Les Fignards-La Jorette
- Type: 1-SLK
- Operating Time: 1969-1985
- Year of construction: 1969
- Manufacturer: Poma
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1150 m
- Difference in altitude: 494 m
- Length: 1421 m
- Capacity: 500 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Les Fignards-La Jorette?
The Les Fignards-La Jorette ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Torgon and connects the valley station at 1150 m to the mountain station at 1644 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Les Fignards-La Jorette ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Les Fignards-La Jorette ropeway is 500 people per hour.
When was the Les Fignards-La Jorette ropeway constructed?
The Les Fignards-La Jorette ropeway was constructed in 1969.
Where is the Les Fignards-La Jorette ropeway located?
The Les Fignards-La Jorette ropeway is operating in Torgon (Switzerland).
How long is the Les Fignards-La Jorette ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Les Fignards-La Jorette ropeway is 1421 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Les Fignards-La Jorette ropeway?
The Les Fignards-La Jorette ropeway covers an elevation gain of 494 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Les Fignards-La Jorette ropeway?
The Les Fignards-La Jorette ropeway was constructed by the company Poma.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1150 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1644 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 494 | m |
| Length | 1421 | m |
| Capacity | 500 | 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 46.3141 N / 6.86678 E, Top station 46.30396 N / 6.85825 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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