Vanoise Express (view from Peisey-Vallandry)


Vanoise Express (view from Peisey-Vallandry)

The Vanoise Express is the double-decker cable car that links La Plagne with Les Arcs ski resorts in the Alps, acting as a vital link in the Paradiski area. It is the only double-decker cable car in the world that has a capacity of over 200 people.

Built by Compagnie des Alpes in time for the ‘03-’04 season, the lift stretches 1,800 meters, takes 4 minutes to cross, and cost over 15 million Euros. It was officially opened in December 2003.

As a result of safety inspections in December 2007, the operators announced that this lift would remain shut for the entire 2007/2008 season as repairs could not be undertaken until the spring. This closure effectively shut down Paradiski for the season.

The lift is due to open for normal service for the start of the 2008/2009 winter season.

References

  1. ^ “New ski lifts for this winter”, pisthors.com (2003-11-18). Retrieved on 2006-12-09. 
  2. ^ “Vanoise Express to open for 2008/2009″ (2008/10/15).

External links

  • Vanoise Express runs both cars the same way
  • Incident on the Vanoise Express


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