Funicular Orsières-Château-d'Eau in Orsières
Funicular Orsières-Château-d'Eau
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Orsières |
| Name | Orsières-Château-d'Eau |
| Type | ??-SPB (FPMF-W) |
| Operating Time | 1931 - To date |
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| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Orsières
- Name: Orsières-Château-d'Eau
- Type: ??-SPB
- Operating Time: 1931-To date
- Year of construction: 1931
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 927 m
- Difference in altitude: 385 m
- Length: 830 m
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Last update: 11.01.2013 22:02 (Updated by Felix)
Photo provided by: salvi11
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Orsières-Château-d'Eau?
The Orsières-Château-d'Eau ropeway is a Funicular in Orsières and connects the valley station at 927 m to the mountain station at 1312 m.
When was the Orsières-Château-d'Eau ropeway constructed?
The Orsières-Château-d'Eau ropeway was constructed in 1931.
Where is the Orsières-Château-d'Eau ropeway located?
The Orsières-Château-d'Eau ropeway is operating in Orsières (Switzerland).
How long is the Orsières-Château-d'Eau ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Orsières-Château-d'Eau ropeway is 830 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Orsières-Château-d'Eau ropeway?
The Orsières-Château-d'Eau ropeway covers an elevation gain of 385 meters.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 927 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1312 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 385 | m |
| Length | 830 | m |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
Chronicle
The installation replaces the following ropeway(s)
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The installation was previously located in the following place
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Funicular Orsières-Château-d'Eau
After dismantling, the installation was set up again at the following location
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The installation was replaced by the following ropeway(s)
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Photos of this ropeway
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Videos of this ropeway
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.02093 N / 7.14186 E, Top station 46.01461 N / 7.1404 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled