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22. December 2017

Three world records for the aerial tram to the Zugspitze

The Zugspitze is Germany’s highest mountain. Since this winter season, it also boasts a reversible aerial tramway of superlatives.

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18. December 2017

Ceremonial inauguration of the new Stoos lift

On December 17, 2017 at 12:17 p.m. local time, the new Stoos lift was opened for public operation.

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18. December 2017

Ceremonial inauguration of the new Stoos lift

On December 17, 2017 at 12:17 p.m. local time, the new Stoos lift was opened for public operation.

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»Standseilbahn Schwyz-Stoos AG

1. September 2017

34 new apprentices start their training at Doppelmayr

For 34 apprentices, September 1, 2017, marks the beginning of their vocational training and the start of a promising career path at Doppelmayr.

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31. August 2017

34 new apprentices start their training at Doppelmayr

For 34 apprentices, September 1, 2017, marks the beginning of their vocational training and the start of a promising career path at Doppelmayr.

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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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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.

» More

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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