Ski Resorts News
06/27/2019
New Levi West chairlift for the winter season 2019/2020
The construction of the ultra-modern Levi West chairlift is currently underway on the West Slopes of the Levi fell, with the new ski lift opening already for the upcoming winter season. Even after the completion of the ski lift Levi West, the construction of the Levi West Point village, an entire new area which will be added to the Levi Ski Resort, will continue in the area surrounding the lower station of the lift. When completed, Levi West Point will include accommodation, restaurants and a significant amount of commercial space, with the first buildings planned for completion for the winter season 2020/2021. The completion of the entire Levi West Point concept is expected to require a few years.
The construction of the Levi West chairlift and the development of the Levi West Point village constitute the most significant investment in the Levi area in the recent years. The total investment in the project is approximately 30 million euros which includes the 8 million invested in the construction of the Levi West chairlift.
The construction of the chairlift began in January 2019 and will continue through the summer. Every effort has been made to minimise the effects of the ongoing construction on the activities during the summer season 2019.
From the foot of the West Slopes, all the way to the top
The new Levi West chairlift will take you from the foot of the West Slopes all the way to the top. The older anchor ski lift (11) will be moved in the future to Vesirikka-autto to provide backup for the Lift 13 there. This will ensure that the routes around the fell will continue to provide optimal service to the visitors also in cases where, for example, the Gondola2000 cabin lift has to be closed due to strong winds. The Tieva anchor ski lift next to Levi West’s lower station will stay where it is and serve as a backup for extreme situations where even the Levi West chairlift would have to be closed due to exceptionally strong winds or some other reason.
In the next phase of the project, the slopes 11.1 and 10.1 to the right from the Levi West chairlift will receive their own snowmaking systems and led lighting, and will also serve as a venue for giant slalom in the future. The Slope 10.1 will be rebuilt quite a bit wider, but the profile and the shape of the slope will remain the same.
The lift stations themselves utilise a completely new type of design and the latest engine technology, minimising for example the noise resulting from the operation of the station. The Levi West chairlift is especially windproof due to its Premium chairs that are not only heavier than normal chairs but they are also equipped with efficient swing suppression. The seats of the Levi West ski lift are heated, wider than normal and individually molded, enabling greater safety and comfort. Additional safety is provided by the safety beams which lock between the passengers’ legs and make the lift extremely safe also for children. The see-through protective shell of the lifts keeps the wind and snow out from the passenger seats.
DOPPELMAYER D-LINE LIFT INFORMATION:
-
Travel distance 1108 m
-
Vertical meters 271 m
-
Capacity 3000 skiers per hour
-
Speed 5 m/s
-
Travel time 4,11 min
-
Seats 69 kpl
-
Seat width 520 mm
Levi West Point station webcam
Latest Resort News
The new Plateau chairlift will enrich the Kronplatz ski area
Kronplatz, one of the premier ski destinations in the Dolomites, has introduced a state-of-the-art 8-seater chairlift named Plateau for the 2024/25 winter season. Located in the Olang sector, this new chairlift replaces the previous 4-seater, offering a significant upgrade in comfort and efficiency.
11/28/2024
Gourette ski area modernization
Gourette ski resort in the French Pyrenees has undergone significant modernization efforts for the 2024/2025 season. These upgrades aim to improve accessibility, efficiency, and the overall skiing experience. This new project, presented on September 5th...
11/20/2024
New Jandri 3S gondola to open in Les 2 Alpes in December
Les Deux Alpes, one of France's premier ski resorts, is celebrating the arrival of its state-of-the-art Jandri Express gondola lift for the 2024/25 ski season. A total of 53 cabins manufactured at POMA-Sigma's Veyrins-Thuellins facility will be installed on the cables of a lift intended to replace the Jandri Express built in 1985.
11/20/2024