Western Europe: new lifts 2015/2016

All new lifts in Western Europe for the 2015/2016 season

Overview: new ski lifts in Western Europe 2015/2016

New lifts at ski resorts in Western Europe : renewal of ski lifts or ski resort expansions in Western Europe

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Western Europe: new ski lifts 2015/2016

1-50 out of 73 ski resorts
Arosa Lenzerheide
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Arosa
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Lenzerheide
Ski resort status
58pers. Aerial tramway/Reversible ropeway
Rothornbahn 2
Length: 2073 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 560
Manufacturer: Garaventa
8pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)
The Panoramabahn Churwalden-Heidbüel is the first lift to be equipped with panorama gondolas…
Panoramabahn Churwalden-Heidbüel
Length: 1778 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2200
Manufacturer: Bartholet BMF
4pers. Chairlift (fixed-grip)
Obertor (Ost-West Verbindung)
Length: 583 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 1200
Manufacturer: Bartholet BMF
Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Glemmtal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Saalfelden Leogang
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Ski resort status
10pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)
TirolS I
Length: 2022 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2000
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
10pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)
TirolS II
Length: 713 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2000
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating
Bernkogel 6er
Length: 1397 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3000
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Mayrhofen – Penken/​Ahorn/​Rastkogel/​Eggalm (Mountopolis)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Mayrhofen-Hippach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Tux-Finkenberg
Ski resort status
32pers. Tricable ropeway
3-S with curve – a world first in Mayrhofen!
The Penkenbahn is a world first: it is the first 3S lift worldwide with a curve. The…
Penkenbahn
Length: 2903 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3840
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
KitzSki – Kitzbühel/​Kirchberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbühel (District) Kitzbühel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Ski resort status
8pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating
Convenient return route from Pengelstein to Kitzbühel and Kirchberg
The operating equipment of the 8-seater chairlift Brunn is equipped with the LEITNER Premium…
Brunn
Length: 1462 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3300
Manufacturer: LEITNER
2pers. Chairlift (fixed-grip)
Bichlalmbahn
Length: 2252 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 400
Manufacturer: LEITNER
Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/​Bettmeralp/​Fiesch Eggishorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Aletsch Arena
Ski resort status
Combined installation (6 pers. chair and 8 pers. gondola)
The first combination lift in the Aletsch Arena
The Riederalp-Blausee-Moosfluh combo glacier lift offers 6-seater chairs and 8-person cabins.…
Riederalp-Blausee-Moosfluh (Gletscherbahn Moosfluh)
Length: 1754 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2400
Manufacturer: Garaventa
Damüls Mellau
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
10pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)
Mellaubahn
Length: 2040 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3146
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Wilder Kaiser
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Holiday Region Hohe Salve
Ski resort status
10pers. Gondola lift with seat heating (monocable circulating ropeway)
The Hartkaiserbahn has a mid-station. The modern 10-seater gondola lift replaces the…
10er Gondelbahn Hartkaiserbahn
Length: 2270 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3200
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
8pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating
Jochbahn
Length: 2002 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3000
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating
Schernthannbahn
Length: 1273 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2400
Manufacturer: LEITNER
Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/​Gerlos/​Königsleiten/​Hochkrimml
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Zell-Gerlos
Ski resort status
J-bar
The Mühlachalm drag lift previously operated in another location in the Zillertal Arena as the…
Mühlachalm
Length: 329 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 621
Manufacturer: SSG
Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/​Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal
Ski resort status
T-bar
Hirschbichllift
Length: 481 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 900
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
People mover/Moving Carpet with cover
Lamark III
Length: 135 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 720
Manufacturer: Sunkid
Spieljoch – Fügen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal
Ski resort status
8pers. Gondola lift with seat heating (monocable circulating ropeway)
Panoramabahn Geols
Length: 1992 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2400
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Kitzsteinhorn/​Maiskogel – Kaprun
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Ski resort status
10pers. Gondola lift with seat heating (monocable circulating ropeway)
Gletscherjet 4
Length: 1150 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3326
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Combined installation (8 pers. chair and 10 pers. gondola) with seat heating
Gletscherjet 3
Length: 1010 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3600
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
T-bar
Magnetköpfllift
Length: 400 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 1193
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
J-bar
The Schneehasenlift was previously located elsewhere in the ski area as the Gratlift. During…
Schneehasenlift
Length: 280 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 830
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Turracher Höhe
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Murau
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Feldkirchen Nockberge
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating
Schafalmbahn
Length: 1259 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2400
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Scuol – Motta Naluns
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble
Prui-Clünas
Length: 1628 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2400
Manufacturer: Garaventa
St. Anton/​St. Christoph/​Stuben/​Lech/​Zürs/​Warth/​Schröcken – Ski Arlberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck St. Anton am Arlberg
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating
Übungshangbahn
Length: 358 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2500
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble
The 6-seater chairlift Saint Martin Express replaces the 4-seater chairlift St. Martin 2. …
Saint Martin Express
Length: 2454 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3200
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)
Combes
Length: 1245 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3000
Manufacturer: Poma
4pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)
Le Bettex
Length: 1764 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2400
Manufacturer: Poma
J-bar
Arolles
Length: 280 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 700
Manufacturer: IDM
Zermatt/​Breuil-Cervinia/​Valtournenche – Matterhorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Zermatt-Matterhorn
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Matterhorn (Monte Cervino)
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating
The 6-seater chairlift Joscht-Hirli is equipped with blue weather protection covers. …
Joscht-Hirli
Length: 2124 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2000
Manufacturer: LEITNER
Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
10pers. Gondola lift with seat heating (monocable circulating ropeway)
World premiere for the D-Line 10-seater gondola lift in Hochgurgl
The Kirchenkarbahn I is a world premiere. This innovative Doppelmayr D-Line gondola lift, with…
Kirchenkarbahn I
Length: 1470 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2400
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Laax/​Flims/​Falera
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Flims Laax Falera
Ski resort status
10pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)
Alp Sogn Martin-La Siala
Length: 3366 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2400
Manufacturer: LEITNER
Nassfeld – Hermagor
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Nassfeld-Pressegger See
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating
The Rudnigsattelbahn is equipped with a child safety system. The 6-seater chairlift with…
Rudnigsattelbahn
Length: 1252 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3200
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Adelboden/​Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/​Silleren/​Hahnenmoos/​Metsch
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Adelboden-Frutigen
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Lenk-Simmental
Ski resort status
4pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble
Bergläger-Höchsthorn
Length: 1124 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 1500
Manufacturer: Garaventa
La Plagne (Paradiski)
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Ski resort status
10pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)
Length: 2284 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2800
Manufacturer: Poma
Titlis – Engelberg
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Engelberg-Titlis
Ski resort status
8pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)
Titlis Xpress Trübsee-Stand
Length: 1996 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2400
Manufacturer: Garaventa
8pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)
Titlis Xpress Engelberg-Trübsee
Length: 2685 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2400
Manufacturer: Garaventa
Les Portes du Soleil – Morzine/​Avoriaz/​Les Gets/​Châtel/​Morgins/​Champéry
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d'Illiez
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Portes du Soleil
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)
Les Brochaux
Length: 904 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3000
Manufacturer: Poma
Saint-Lary-Soulan
Europe France Occitania Hautes-Pyrénées Bagnères-de-Bigorre
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)
Bouleaux
Length: 1928 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3600
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Megève/​Saint-Gervais
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Pays du Mont Blanc
Ski resort status
J-bar
Length: 223 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 890
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Les Arcs/​Peisey-Vallandry (Paradiski)
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Tarentaise
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)
Length: 1972 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3000
Manufacturer: LEITNER
J-bar
The Plan Vert drag lift was previously installed elsewhere in the Les Arcs ski area as the…
Length: 100 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 900
Manufacturer: Poma
Kühtai
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region Sellraintal
Ski resort status
4pers. Chairlift (fixed-grip)
The WiesBergBahn replaces the Wiesberglift.
WiesBergBahn
Length: 601 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 1391
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Corvatsch/​Furtschellas
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
4pers. Chairlift (fixed-grip)
Mandras
Length: 722 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 1800
Manufacturer: Bartholet BMF
Gerlitzen
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Villach Region
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating
The Wörthersee 6-seater Family Jet replaced the Bergerbahn, a 2-seater chairlift. The new…
Wörthersee 6er Family-Jet
Length: 859 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2500
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Hintertux Glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Tux-Finkenberg
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating
Lärmstange 2
Length: 1098 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2800
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Les Contamines/​Hauteluce
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Albertville Beaufortain
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Pays du Mont Blanc
Ski resort status
6pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)
Length: 1183 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2200
Manufacturer: Poma
6pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)
Length: 2248 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 1800
Manufacturer: Poma
La Clusaz/​Manigod
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bornes Aravis
Ski resort status
4pers. Chairlift (fixed-grip)
Length: 993 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2400
Manufacturer: Poma
Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Ski resort status
J-bar
Wallerlift Monte Gogo
Length: 190 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 700
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu
Ski resort status
8pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating
Schwandenbahn
Length: 487 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2800
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating
Wiedhagbahn
Length: 1058 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2800
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble and seat heating
Grenzwiesbahn
Length: 885 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2800
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Brévent/​Flégère (Chamonix)
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Pays du Mont Blanc Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Ski resort status
16pers. Funicular
Length: 73 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 356
Manufacturer: Bartholet BMF
Les Houches/​Saint-Gervais – Prarion/​Bellevue (Chamonix)
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Haute-Savoie Bonneville Pays du Mont Blanc Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Ski resort status
4pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)
Length: 1185 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2000
Manufacturer: Poma
Gemsstock – Andermatt
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Uri Andermatt
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble
Gurschen-Flyer (Gurschengrat)
Length: 901 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2280
Manufacturer: Garaventa
Auron (Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée)
Europe France Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Alpes-Maritimes Nice
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)
Haute Plane
Length: 1345 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3000
Manufacturer: Poma
Feldberg – Seebuck/​Grafenmatt/​Fahl
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Freiburg (region) Hochschwarzwald Todtnau
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable) with bubble
Zeigerbahn
Length: 1188 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2400
Manufacturer: LEITNER
Eggli/​La Videmanette – Gstaad/​Saanen/​Rougemont
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Gstaad
Ski resort status
J-bar
Length: 629 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 400
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
La Norma
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Maurienne Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Ski resort status
J-bar
Length: 250 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 830
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Rope tow/baby lift with low rope tow
The cable guidance of the Pré Pinet rope lift is arranged vertically, so that the cables run…
Length: 210 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 1400
Manufacturer: Poma
Aussois
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Savoie Mont Blanc Savoie Maurienne Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)
Length: 1931 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2400
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Chäserrugg – Unterwasser/​Alt St. Johann (Toggenburg)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland St. Gallen Toggenburg
Ski resort status
10pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)
Stöfeli-Chäserrugg
Length: 1026 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2500
Manufacturer: Garaventa
10pers. Gondola lift (monocable circulating ropeway)
Espel-Stöfeli
Length: 1469 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2500
Manufacturer: Garaventa
Bürchen/​Törbel – Moosalp
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Visp
Ski resort status
Rope tow/baby lift with low rope tow
Ramon Zenhäusern Kinderlift
Length: 304 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 580
Manufacturer: Borer AG
Saint Luc/​Chandolin (Anniviers)
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Val d'Anniviers
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)
Length: 1668 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 1600
Manufacturer: Poma
Winterberg (Skiliftkarussell)
Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
Ski resort status
8pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)
Poppenberg
Length: 472 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 4444
Manufacturer: LEITNER
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)
The 6-seater chairlift Büre-Herrloh replaces the 4-seater chairlift Büre-Herrloh. …
Length: 385 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 3000
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
4pers. Chairlift (fixed-grip)
The 4-seater chairlift Astenstraße was previously in operation as the 4-seater chairlift…
Astenstraße
Length: 260 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2000
Manufacturer: MND Ropeways
Le Lioran
Europe France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cantal
Ski resort status
4pers. Chairlift (fixed-grip)
Length: 510 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2000
Manufacturer: GMM Gimar Montaz Mautino
Mythenregion
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Schwyz Mythen Region
Ski resort status
6pers. Aerial tramway/Reversible ropeway
Length: 321 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 144
Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
Luchon-Superbagnères
Europe France Occitania Haute-Garonne Saint-Gaudens
Ski resort status
6pers. High speed chairlift (detachable)
Céciré
Length: 1821 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 2800
Manufacturer: Poma
Willingen – Ettelsberg
Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
Ski resort status
People mover/Moving Carpet
Length: 186 m
Carrying capacity/hour: 500
Manufacturer: Sunkid
1-50 out of 73 ski resorts