11/28/2016
For the 2016/17 winter season, Bergbahnen Sölden are going to build a state-of-the-art mountain gondola leading up to the Giggijoch ski area. The new, detachable mono-rope Giggijoch Mountain Gondola with 10-person cabins features an incredible hourly capacity of 4500 persons. It is second to none when it comes to top modern comforts for passengers.
Giggijoch BASE STATION (1362 m)
The building's main body is an eye catching construction as the overhanging access area was lifted to a height of 13 meters, that hosts a true masterpiece of mountain lift technology constructed by the renowned Doppelmayr company. The entire station covers a minimum of surface on its ground level.
The slim, tower-shaped central part of the building in massive style accommodates all technological features and can be seen from far, reminding of a new landmark, while the lifted access level almost disappears behind a perforated, huge format panorama of the Ötztal Alps.
In addition to all technical attractions, service and modern comfort are of utmost importance. Two escalators give quick and easy access to the terminal which is directly connected to the ski slope and the covered car park.
The 134 gondola cabins have their own garage right above the station, matching perfectly with the surrounding landscape by avoiding unnecessary annex buildings. A new tunnel links the Giggijoch Restaurant (at about 200 meters) and the top terminal, thus guaranteeing a safe supply and transport area independent from weather conditions.
The new Giggijoch Mountain Gondola also stands for a very well tried and tested cooperation with Johann Obermoser's architectural office that has already planned the Gaislachkogl Mountain Gondola.
Facts New Giggijoch Mountain Gondola
- Most powerful mountain gondola world-wide
- Type: mono-rope gondola, 10-person cabins
- Altitude base station: 1362 m
- Altitude top station: 2283 m
- Difference in altitude: 921 m
- Transverse length: 2648 m
- Riding time: 8.87 min
- Speed: 6.5 m/s
- Capacity: max. 4500 persons/h
- Cabin's capacity: 10 persons
- Lift towers: 26
- Cabins: 134
- Haulage cable diameter: 62 mm
- Length of cable: 5371 m
- Engine power: 1627 kW
- Year of construction: 2016
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