Vanoise Express, Cable car system in Les Arcs and La Plagne, France
The Vanoise Express crosses the Ponturin Valley with two double-deck cabins, carrying 200 passengers between Les Arcs and La Plagne skiing areas.
Built in 2003 by POMA for €15 million, this aerial lift created the Paradiski region and held records for size and capacity until 2016.
The station structures, designed by Bernard Taillefer, incorporate wood, metal, and concrete elements that reflect the regional mountain architecture.
The cable car operates at 12.5 meters per second, completing the 1.8-kilometer journey between Peisey-Vallandry and Les Coches stations in four minutes.
The lift spans the valley without intermediate support towers, featuring an integrated rescue system and cabins with transparent floor sections.
Location: La Plagne Tarentaise
Location: Peisey-Nancroix
Inception: 2003
Elevation above the sea: 1,612 m
Length: 1,850 m
Part of: Paradiski
GPS coordinates: 45.54927,6.73934
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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