Chairlift Le Vélard in Les Marécottes
4-person Chairlift Le Vélard
AI Abstract
The Le Vélard cable car in Les Marécottes (built in 2012) spans a distance of 1305 meters, covering an elevation difference between 1750 m and 2220 m. It was built by Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 1600 people per hour.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Les Marécottes |
| Name | Le Vélard |
| Type | 4-SBK (LUMK-S4) |
| Operating Time | 2012 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Les Marécottes
- Name: Le Vélard
- Type: 4-SBK
- Operating Time: 2012-To date
- Year of construction: 2012
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1750 m
- Difference in altitude: 470 m
- Length: 1305 m
- Capacity: 1600 P/h
- Travel time: 4,7 min
- Speed: 5 m/s
- Number of towers: 14
- Number of carriers: 62
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Garaventa
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Le Vélard?
The Le Vélard ropeway is a 4-person Chairlift in Les Marécottes and connects the valley station at 1750 m to the mountain station at 2220 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Le Vélard ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Le Vélard ropeway is 1600 people per hour.
When was the Le Vélard ropeway constructed?
The Le Vélard ropeway was constructed in 2012.
Where is the Le Vélard ropeway located?
The Le Vélard ropeway is operating in Les Marécottes (Switzerland).
How long is the Le Vélard ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Le Vélard ropeway is 1305 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Le Vélard ropeway?
The Le Vélard ropeway covers an elevation gain of 470 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Le Vélard ropeway?
The Le Vélard ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1750 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2220 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 470 | m |
| Length | 1305 | m |
| Capacity | 1600 | P/h |
| Travel time | 4,7 | min |
| Speed | 5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 14 | |
| Number of carriers | 62 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Garaventa | |
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.11953 N / 6.99653 E, Top station 46.12348 N / 6.98181 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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