Gondola Siviez-Plan du Fou in Tortin
8-person Gondola Siviez-Plan du Fou
AI Abstract
The Siviez-Plan du Fou ropeway in Tortin (Valais) was built in 2013 and connects the valley station located at 1738 m with the mountain station at 2446 m. The length is 1722 meters. The ropeway was constructed by the manufacturer Garaventa. The maximum capacity is 2400 people per hour.
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| Location | Tortin (Les 4 Vallées) |
| Name | Siviez-Plan du Fou |
| Type | 8-KBK (LUMK-K8) |
| Operating Time | 2013 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Valais
- Location: Tortin (Les 4 Vallées)
- Name: Siviez-Plan du Fou
- Type: 8-KBK
- Operating Time: 2013-To date
- Year of construction: 2013
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 1738 m
- Difference in altitude: 708 m
- Length: 1722 m
- Capacity: 2400 P/h
- Travel time: 6,5 min
- Speed: 6 m/s
- Number of towers: 13
- Number of carriers: 102 (total)
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: CWA
- Rope manufacturer: Fatzer
- Electronics manufacturer: Frey
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
- Remarks: Die Anlage ist mit der 8-KBK Prarion-Plan du Fou verbunden. Die Kabinen verkehren durchgehend.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Siviez-Plan du Fou?
The Siviez-Plan du Fou ropeway is a 8-person Gondola in Tortin and connects the valley station at 1738 m to the mountain station at 2446 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Siviez-Plan du Fou ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Siviez-Plan du Fou ropeway is 2400 people per hour.
When was the Siviez-Plan du Fou ropeway constructed?
The Siviez-Plan du Fou ropeway was constructed in 2013.
Where is the Siviez-Plan du Fou ropeway located?
The Siviez-Plan du Fou ropeway is operating in Tortin (Switzerland).
How long is the Siviez-Plan du Fou ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Siviez-Plan du Fou ropeway is 1722 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Siviez-Plan du Fou ropeway?
The Siviez-Plan du Fou ropeway covers an elevation gain of 708 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Siviez-Plan du Fou ropeway?
The Siviez-Plan du Fou ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1738 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 2446 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 708 | m |
| Length | 1722 | m |
| Capacity | 2400 | P/h |
| Travel time | 6,5 | min |
| Speed | 6 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 13 | |
| Number of carriers | 102 (total) | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | CWA | |
| Rope manufacturer | Fatzer | |
| Electronics manufacturer | Frey | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | Die Anlage ist mit der 8-KBK Prarion-Plan du Fou verbunden. Die Kabinen verkehren durchgehend. | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.13527 N / 7.31606 E, Top station 46.13958 N / 7.2934 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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