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4. December 2020

Spectacular tricable gondola to the Eiger Glacier

The opening of the Eiger Express is a milestone - for Jungfraubahnen, for Doppelmayr/Garaventa, and for the entire ropeway industry.

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7. August 2020

Cutting-edge technology for the ride to Austria’s most picturesque location

Following a construction phase lasting barely a year, the completely modernized Lünersee tramway now shines in a new splendor.

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7. August 2020

Cutting-edge ropeway technology for the ride to Austria’s most picturesque location

Following a construction phase lasting barely a year, the completely modernized Lünersee tramway now shines in a new splendor.

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15. April 2019

Doppelmayr/Garaventa to build on the Schilthorn

Commencing in 2021, Doppelmayr/Garaventa is to build four Funifors and one of the world’s steepest reversible aerial tramways for Schilthornbahn AG.

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15. April 2019

Doppelmayr/Garaventa to build on the Schilthorn

Commencing in 2021, Doppelmayr/Garaventa is to build four Funifors and one of the world’s steepest reversible aerial tramways for Schilthornbahn AG.

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»Schilthorn website

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23. February 2023

Garaventa modernizes aerial tramway on the Jakobshorn

Last year, Garaventa carried out a complete overhaul of the reversible aerial tramway Jschalp-Jakobshorn in Davos.

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17. February 2023

Garaventa builds one of Switzerland’s biggest chairlifts in Villars

The fourth 8-seater chairlift in Switzerland went into service at the beginning of December 2022 in the Villars-Gryon-Diablerets ski area.

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2. February 2023

New chairlift in Bellwald with solar energy

In Bellwald in Switzerland, a new D-Line chairlift has gone into operation on time for the start of the winter season.

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18. January 2023

Zugerberg funicular undergoes eco-friendly refurbishment

Over the last ten months, Garaventa replaced the track of the funicular, which was officially reopened on December 2022.

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Doppelmayr/Garaventa Press

23. February 2023

Garaventa modernizes aerial tramway on the Jakobshorn

Last year, Garaventa carried out a complete overhaul of the reversible aerial tramway Jschalp-Jakobshorn in Davos.

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16. February 2023

Garaventa builds one of Switzerland’s biggest chairlifts in Villars

The fourth 8-seater chairlift in Switzerland went into service at the beginning of December 2022 in the Villars-Gryon-Diablerets ski area.

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»Villars-Gryon-Diablerets Ski

2. February 2023

New chairlift in Bellwald with solar energy

In Bellwald in Switzerland, a new D-Line chairlift has gone into operation on time for the start of the winter season.

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»Bellwald Sportbahnen AG

18. January 2023

Zugerberg funicular undergoes eco-friendly refurbishment

Over the last ten months, Garaventa replaced the track of the funicular, which was officially reopened on December 2022.

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»Zugerberg Bahn

Frequently Asked Questions

How are rope-propelled systems operated? A motor provides the central drive for all carriers. Neither brakes, gear unit nor motors are required in the individual carriers as these ...

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What does one kilometre of ropeway cost? Generally speaking, rope-propelled systems can be built at roughly 1/3-2/3 of the costs of today’s conventional transport systems.

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