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1/16 Matterhorn Glacier Ride I
The new 3S cableway Matterhorn glacier ride is the highest 3-cable gondola lift in the world. The lift, featuring cabins designed by Pininfarina, connects the Trockener Steg valley station with the Matterhorn glacier paradise at Klein Matterhorn, the highest mountain cableway station in Europe.
The new lift at Klein Matterhorn is produced by Leitner. It complements the existing aerial tramway Trockener Steg-Matterhorn glacier paradise. This spectacular installation requires only three support towers, which are up to 2,732 m apart. The maximum distance from the ground is 198 m.
A total of 25 spacious cabins, each with 28 seats, are equipped with heated seats and all-round panoramic glazing. Ground-level entry with especially large doors allows for easy transport of sports equipment and barrier-free access. This ensures a comfortable ascent with spectacular views of the high alpine surroundings for all guests.
The Matterhorn glacier ride is state-of-the-art. In addition to the innovative Leitner DirectDrive propulsion technology and the LeitControl system, all other components such as carrying and hauling cables, rollers, and brakes are equipped with the latest solutions.
Lift name
Matterhorn Glacier Ride I
Type
28pers. Tricable ropeway
Manufacturer
LEITNER
Accommodation at this lift
Year of construction
2018
Height/length
Base station 2923 m Top station 3821 m 898 m 3765 m
Speed
7.50 metres per second
Transit time
9:00 minutes
Carrying capacity
2000 people per hour
Ski resort area
Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn [Zermatt]
Towns/villages at the ski resort (distance from town center):
Zermatt (0.5 km), Breuil-Cervinia (0.2 km), Valtournenche (1.3 km), Täsch Towns/villages at the ski resort
Zermatt (0.5 km), Breuil-Cervinia (0.2 km), Valtournenche (1.3 km), Täsch Towns/villages at the ski resort
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