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Detachable gondola lift

More than 80 years of developments dedicated to robustness and comfort in the mountains
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performance and comfort

DETACHABLE GONDOLA LIFT

A model of robustness, the POMA detachable gondola lift is the efficient ropeway solution for all mountain conditions, even the most demanding at high altitudes.
We have designed a universal platform with our customers to produce an efficient industrial standard providing the possibility of accommodating an ultra-compact station, from 4 m/s up to the highest performing options at 7 m/s, taking into acount operation and maintenance are kept simple for mountain professionals.
The two cabin ranges deliver a smooth journey, configurable with a host of comfort and safety options for users, skiers and pedestrians. Loading and unloading take place at a comfortable speed of less than 0.3 m/s for optimal mobility in the departure and arrival stations.
Each installation is configured to take care of passengers as well as the specific environment of the site on which it is built.

Carriers

of detachable gondola lifts

Diamond Cabin

Diamond EVO cabin

Symphony cabin

The strengths

 

of the detachable gondola lift

Less noise,

reduced energy consumption,

Degraded operation

DirectDrive® is a technology that surpasses traditional motor-and-gearbox machinery. With less friction, there is less noise and less energy required for the same level of power. With 4, 6 or 8-drive technology, the DirectDrive® delivers vastly superior availability than a double motor, for a similar investment

Safely postpone work

on the safety line

Availability is a major factor that is built into all POMA systems. The double safety line makes it possible to fix any line wiring failure within a fraction of a second, by continuing operation with the second safety line.

Roller batteries designed for intensive use,

with specially adapted maintenance

LCI roller batteries are designed for 30 years in operation, with appropriate maintenance for intensive use. R&D has reduced the pressure on the rings, thus further extending the life of the roller battery pins. The maintenance plan is therefore lighter and enables the pins to be reused for 30 years of service.

High performance roller battery that simplifies

maintenance and optimises line structure.

The silentbloc technology revolution that requires no greasing, effectively eliminating the need to manage friction. This revolutionary roller battery will no longer require dismantling in a workshop for special inspections. Work can now be carried out directly on the line structures. This roller battery performs up to 1.5 times better than a traditional roller battery, and can also make it possible to reduce the number of line structures in many cases.

Overhead and underground communication lines

Very long spans of communication lines can be problematic in operation. POMA recommends underground solutions whenever possible, but we have developed communication solutions for when the terrain is unsuitable, using carrying ropes for spans of over 600 m.

Advanced multi-functional line structures

Line video surveillance, lighting for night-time operation, wind speed readings, double wind direction measurement, maintenance video, line loudspeakers; all POMA solutions satisfy these customer expectations and can adapt to regulations the world over. The line structures incorporate these advanced optional multiple features.

The safety of your line technicians during maintenance

The PROTEC remote control allows you to drive the installation from the maintenance platform during the maintenance phase. This high-performance system has been up and running at many operating sites for several years. It ensures top-notch safety, while respecting the most demanding regulations in the world.

Inductive line safety with

the Cable Positioning System

The Cable Positioning System (CPS) technology is capable of providing information about the position of the rope, detecting the initiation of a movement in a fraction of a second, even before the movement takes place. Coupled in a double line with conventional technology, the CPS is an indispensable tool for peace of mind on higher-risk installations. In addition to its rope-location function, it has enabled POMA to develop the latest generation of roller batteries that require no greasing, such as the LP20 EVO.

Load simulation to simplify maintenance

The load simulation system comes as standard with POMA. The need to actually load the ropeway to perform a dynamic test is now a thing of the past. All of our ropeways are equipped with a load simulation function which can check correct performance, after working on the brakes in particular. It saves time and reduces risks for technicians, and so ensures effective maintenance.

An ultra-compact solution for a station requiring very little space

POMA offers solutions for ultra-compact stations. It is possible to configure a 10-seater gondola lift for small spaces (under 20 m in length) or for a narrow layout. Our compact solutions make it possible for 10- and 12-seater cabins to travel through minimal spaces, at a speed of 4 to 6 m/s.

Significant spans for adapting

to terrain constraints

The LCI and LP20 roller batteries all have a reinforced roller battery version to withstand the lateral forces caused by very long spans.

Double backup, peace of mind with a

complementary safety system

Each system is equipped with a standard solution including a main hydraulic motor and a backup. POMA’s “double backup” device offers an additional solution for bringing a carrier back to the station, and total peace of mind.

Siemens Safety Integrated inside:

the best safety PLC in your POMA system

POMA uses the best technologies for its systems; The SIEMENS safety PLC combines performance with worldwide component availability. This SIEMENS solution includes many diagnostic functions to detect any possible internal failure of the hardware or firmware, so that a failure of the PLC does not cause any “hazardous” situations.

All our references

of Detachable gondola lifts

Grangettes

France – Courchevel – 2018

The Les 3 Vallées company entrusted POMA with the construction of the new emblematic gondola lift of Les Grangettes. A true link between Courchevel Village and Courchevel 1850, the gondola lift is operated every day until 11 pm. It is a busy link and has opened the door to peri-urban rope transport in the mountains.

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Arkhyz

Russia – Arkhyz – 2018

Northern Caucasus Resort is continuing its development project, which began in 2011 in the Caucasus mountains, and has an impressive 10-seat 3.8 km gondola lift with 3 sections on its north slope.

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Meihuashan

Meihuashan Lift-1 et 2

In China, the Meihuashan gondola lift is a valley elevator at the heart of a year-round tourism project

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Skyvall

France – Loudenvielle Peyragudes – 2019

The “Skyvall” gondola lift is a link between the village of Loudenvielle, with its lake and its recreational spa, and the ski resort of Peyragudes. Since the summer of 2020, it has helped improve the year-round appeal of this beautiful valley in the Pyrenees.

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Diablerets Express

Switzerland – Diablerets – 2018

In French-speaking Switzerland, customer and operator comfort was the primary focus of the Diablerets station restructuring project. The eponymous gondola lift therefore replaces a chairlift to enhance skier comfort, and is equipped with a SmartBoard control console to ensure optimum operator comfort.

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La Daille

France – Val d’Isère – 2018

For the first time in France, in La Daille, a gondola lift with 57 10-seater Symphony cabins designed by Pininfarina offers maximum comfort to passengers.

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Le Praz

France – Courchevel – 2019

The 10-person gondola lift provides transport between the village of Le Praz (where a 500-space car park has been created) and the Courchevel resort centre.

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Alpe Express

France – Alpe d’Huez – 2018

Sharing over 80 years of history with the resort, POMA has supported Alpe d’Huez in the construction of dedicated public transport, a 2 km urban gondola lift, connecting the resort centre to the slopes.

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Plan Joran

France – Chamonix – 2014

The Plan Joran gondola lift is an essential part of the Grands Montets ski resort, nestled in a listed natural site. It offers access to the ski area at altitude and offers an exceptional view of the Aiguille du Chardonnet.

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Gudauri Kobi

Georgia – Gudauri – 2018

The valley elevator between Gudauri and the city of Kobi is made up of three gondola lifts and makes snow-covered areas accessible without the constraints of the road traffic conditions, which would frequently block access to Kobi.

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DISCOVER OUR OTHER SOLUTIONS

for Mountain mobility

Detachable gondola lift

POMA detachable chairlift is the promise of a smooth and comfortable ride to the slopes while appreciating the snowy landscapes.

TELEMIX®

With its comfortable cabins and ergonomic chairs, this is a favourite with instructors and skiing families in winter, and hikers and mountain bikers in summer!

Detachable chairlift

POMA detachable chairlift is the promise of a smooth and comfortable ride to the slopes while appreciating the snowy landscapes.

Fixed grip chairlift • UNIFIX®

A simple and proven system for short installations

Detachable surface lift

This detachable surface lift can be adapated and installed as close as possible to the shape of the ski slopes, thanks to its possibility of having angles in line. The system has become a ski-area essential.

Aerial Tramway

POMA aerial tramway, the ultimate technology for overcoming all obstacles and terrains

2S / 3S gondola lift

The best of the detachable and ropeway technology combined for record-breaking installations.
Leisure and Tourism

Touristic gondola lift

A breathtaking view, a unique experience on board POMA touristic gondola lifts!
An attraction in its own right or a gentle means of transport

Touristic gondola lift

Riding in a gondola lift has always had strong visitor appeal. An attraction in its own right or a gentle means of transport, a gondola lift lets you appreciate a city in a different way, admire the panorama from high or access easily and comfortably a remote or isolated site, on board cabins with panoramic views and sometimes even glass floors!
The use of gondola lifts for tourism implies a mode of operation over long periods, even the entire year, with installations at some exceptional or protected sites. These two factors often require extraordinary solutions.
Spans over 600 m in length, differences in altitude of over 1 km, structures in complex and unique environments: these are some of the technological challenges that POMA takes up with professionalism and passion for each of its projects, so that the discovery or rediscovery of a site is always an unforgettable experience.

Carriers

of Touristic Gondola lifts

Diamond Cabin

Diamond EVO cabin

The strengths

of the touristic gondola lift

An ultra-compact solution
for a station requiring very little space

POMA offers solutions for ultra-compact stations. It is possible to configure a 10-seater gondola lift for small spaces (under 20 m in length) or for a narrow layout. Our compact solutions make it possible for 10- and 12-seater cabins to travel through minimal spaces, at a speed of 4 to 6 m/s.

Undersides, for seamless integration
of stations into buildings

POMA has solutions to facilitate the integration of a station in a building and seal off its mechanics. The wood and honeycomb undersides provide simple interfaces for architects. They are then able to give expression to all the design and visual potential of the installation, in harmony with its environment.

Double backup,
peace of mind with a complementary safety system

Each system is equipped with a standard solution including a main hydraulic motor and a backup. POMA’s “double backup” device offers an additional solution for bringing a carrier back to the station, and total peace of mind.

Siemens Safety Integrated inside:
the best safety PLC in your POMA system

POMA uses the best technologies for its systems; The SIEMENS safety PLC combines performance with worldwide component availability. This SIEMENS solution includes many diagnostic functions to detect any possible internal failure of the hardware or firmware, so that a failure of the PLC does not cause any “hazardous” situations.

The safety of
your line technicians during maintenance

The PROTEC remote control allows you to drive the installation from the maintenance platform during the maintenance phase. This high-performance system has been up and running at many operating sites for several years. It ensures top-notch safety, while respecting the most demanding regulations in the world.

Switch your safety line
to automatic mode
to ensure availability

The double safety line ensures continuity of operation. If a false positive is detected, safety line 1 automatically switches to Monitoring 2 within a fraction of a second, without slowing or stopping the line as is the case when manually switched. Technicians can intervene without disrupting the transport network, and system availability is not affected.

Inductive line safety with
the Cable Positioning System

The Cable Positioning System (CPS) technology is capable of providing information about the position of the rope, detecting the initiation of a movement in a fraction of a second, even before the movement takes place. Coupled in a double line with conventional technology, the CPS is an indispensable tool for peace of mind on higher-risk installations.

Load simulation
to simplify maintenance

The load simulation system comes as standard with POMA. The need to actually load the ropeway to perform a dynamic test is now a thing of the past. All of our ropeways are equipped with a load simulation function which can check correct performance, after working on the brakes in particular. It saves time and reduces risks for technicians, and so ensures effective maintenance.

Easy access
to training

Based on an experience built up in partnership with its customers, POMA’s operation sites and the union of French operators, POMA has developed a set of educational and specialised resources, such as e-learning lessons, targeted assessments, and immersive 3D tools that are unique in the world, available on the exclusive UPILOT® online platform. With UPILOT®, teams can acquire, certify and maintain all the skills necessary to ensure the safety and availability of the ropeway system in record time without any downtime.

Roller batteries designed
for intensive use,
with specially adapted maintenance

LCI roller batteries are designed for 30 years in operation, with appropriate maintenance for intensive use. R&D has reduced the pressure on the rings, thus further extending the life of the roller battery pins. The maintenance plan is therefore lighter and enables the pins to be reused for 30 years of service.

Overhead and underground
communication lines

Very long spans of communication lines can be problematic in operation. POMA recommends underground solutions whenever possible, but we have developed communication solutions for when the terrain is unsuitable, using carrying ropes for spans of over 600 m.

Advanced
multi-functional line structures

Line video surveillance, lighting for night-time operation, wind speed readings, double wind direction measurement, maintenance video, line loudspeakers; all POMA solutions satisfy these customer expectations and can adapt to regulations the world over. The line structures incorporate these advanced optional multiple features.

Less noise,
reduced energy consumption,
Degraded operation

DirectDrive® is a technology that surpasses traditional motor-and-gearbox machinery. With less friction, there is less noise and less energy required for the same level of power. With 4, 6 or 8-drive technology, the DirectDrive® delivers vastly superior availability than a double motor, for a similar investment

Safely postpone work
on the safety line

Availability is a major factor that is built into all POMA systems. The double safety line makes it possible to fix any line wiring failure within a fraction of a second, by continuing operation with the second safety line.

All our references

of Touristic gondola lifts

Mokpo

South Korea – Mokpo – 2019

With the Mokpo tourist gondola lift, POMA produced its longest ever span of rope between two towers and boasts the highest cement tower ever built for a monocable ropeway anywhere in the world. A breathtaking journey!

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Beauval

France – Beauval – 2019

With the “Nuage de Beauval” (literally, the Cloud of Beauval”), Beauval and POMA combined their expertise to design and build a gondola lift that is one of a kind in France. The gondola lift connects the panda and elephant areas to the lion kingdom in just a few minutes. In addition to being a great mobility solution within the park, it also offers a unique experience in France for the 1.5 million annual visitors who enjoy fantastic views over many areas of the park, aboard gondolas with glass flooring.

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Maokong

Taiwan – Taipei – 2006

The Maokong gondola lift is located in a historic area of the Taiwanese capital, connecting Taipei Zoo and Maokong. It is one of the largest in the world, spanning four kilometres. Ensuring the synchronisation of its 5 sections and the interconnection of its 6 stations constituted a true technological challenge.

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Tlemcen

Algeria – Tlemcen – 2018

The Tlemcen gondola lift that connects the city centre to the Lalla Setti Plateau had been at a standstill for four years when it resumed service in 2018. The arrival of the gondola lift was the source of great hope, as it represents a means of transport with high added value for Tlemcen, the ultimate tourist destination.

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Vin Pearl

Vietnam – Nha Trang – 2006

In Vietnam, the famous POMA gondola lift from Vin Pearl flies over the sea to reach an island and its luxury resort.

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Zacatecas

Mexico – Zacatecas – 2018

The new POMA detachable gondola lift in Zacatecas takes passengers on a stunning journey over the historic centre of this ancient Mexican city, in one of the seven emblematic red cabins.

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Galala city

Egypt – Galala City – 2018

The tourist gondola lift of the new town of Galala City links the urban area to the luxurious seaside resort, travelling the longest stretch in the Middle East. Its glass-floored cabins offer an exceptional journey with a unique view of the superb desert landscapes that border the Red Sea.

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Yen TU

Vietnam – Yen Tu – 2017

The Buddhist temples of the sacred mountain of Yen Tu welcome many pilgrims and tourists. In 2017, two new gondola lifts were built, including New Yen Tu 1, which complements the mobility offer by doubling the Yen Tu 1 gondola lift.

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Huashan

China – Huashan (Shaanxi) – 2012

POMA designed Shaanxi Taihua Tourism Ropeway Road, a gondola lift that transports tourists and pilgrims to the top of Mount Huashan, 2,120 metres away in the heart of China’s central Shaanxi province.

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Yeosu Cablecar

South Korea – Yeosu – 2013

Compared to the construction of a third bridge, the Yeosu gondola lift was the ideal solution to connect the island of Doslando to the mainland. Discreet, comfortable, fast and environmentally friendly, the gondola lift is perfectly suited to the city’s transportation needs. This original voyage over the Namhae Sea also quickly won over the passengers, and the Yeosu gondola lift quickly became a major attraction in the area.

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Simatai Great Wall

China – Simatai – 2014

A popular tourist site located near the Great Wall of China, Simatai is a beautiful reconstructed period village. From its centre, tourists can take the gondola lift rebuilt in 2013 and access one of the steepest, most beautiful and authentic parts of the Great Wall of China.

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Discover our other solutions

for Leisure and Tourism activities

Small capacity crosslink gondola lift

The CROSSLINK ropeways range is a perfect example of POMA’s ability to develop specific systems. For short distance, low-capacity, low-cost connections.

Touristic gondola lift

A breathtaking view, a unique experience on board POMA touristic gondola lifts!

Touristic 2S / 3S gondola lift

Much more than a simple travel, an unforgettable experience discovering and rediscovering an iconic tourist destination or a leisure resort: the 2S and 3S gondola lifts invite all passengers on board.
Leisure and Tourisme

Small capacity crosslink gondola lift

CROSSLINK, simple and efficient specific ropeways adapted to small capacity
Access to a tourist site

Small capacity crosslink gondola lifts

The CROSSLINK ropeways range is a perfect example of POMA’s ability to develop specific systems. For short distance, low-capacity, low-cost connections.
POMA’s lightweight mono-cable (pulsed or reversible) and multi-cable (reversible 15 or 20 places) technologies mean each solution can adapt and respond to all the constraints of the terrain and measure up to all ambitions.

Understanding

the Crosslink gondola lift  

POMA is revolutionising gondola lift technology for applications of less than 1,000 m and 1,000 people per hour and direction.

This technology allows significant obstacles to be overcome, such as buildings, rivers, roads and motorways, in cities or complex landscapes.
POMA engineers have solved the difficult equation that consists in reconciling the budget of a gondola lift and the capacity of a ropeway, by combining the strengths of both technologies.

A gondola lift assisted by a carrying rope and a double sheave at the station, which is compatible with a wide track and therefore offers the possibility of developing large spans, all within a budget that matches the performance our customers expect.

This particular range is called Crosslink Gondola Lift, to promote an innovative solution combining gondola lift and ropeway technology for urban and tourism applications.

 Technological highlights:

  • A smaller surface area on the ground than that of a traditional gondola lift;
  • A small drive sheave, enabling the use of a small-sized motor and ensuring optimal energy efficiency;
  • Re-use of gondola lift components, so that availability and customer service can be guaranteed for the entire lifetime of the installation, at an affordable rate.

 

 

carrier

of Crosslink Gondola lift

Diamond EVO cabin

The strenghts

of Small capacity Crosslink gondola lift

Advanced
multi-functional line structures

Line video surveillance, lighting for night-time operation, wind speed readings, double wind direction measurement, maintenance video, line loudspeakers; all POMA solutions satisfy these customer expectations and can adapt to regulations the world over. The line structures incorporate these advanced optional multiple features.

Siemens Safety Integrated inside:
the best safety PLC in your POMA system

POMA uses the best technologies for its systems; The SIEMENS safety PLC combines performance with worldwide component availability. This SIEMENS solution includes many diagnostic functions to detect any possible internal failure of the hardware or firmware, so that a failure of the PLC does not cause any “hazardous” situations.

All our references

of Small capacity Crosslink gondola lift

Chiatura

Géorgie – Chiatura – 2020

To retrofit its urban overhead transport system, the city of Chiatura chose POMA. Four small urban ropeways, developed specifically to satisfy the needs in terms of capacity and the constraints regarding distances, have replaced some (very) old Russian ropeways.

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Téléphérique de la Bastille

France – Grenoble – 1976

The Bastille aerial ropeway provides access to a 19th-century military fort overlooking the town of Grenoble from 264 metres above and standing at an altitude of 476 metres on the edge of the Chartreuse mountain foothills. It is the Grenoble metropolitan area’s top tourist site, attracting more than 600,000 visitors per year.

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Discover our other solutions

for Leisure and Tourism activities

Small capacity crosslink gondola lift

The CROSSLINK ropeways range is a perfect example of POMA’s ability to develop specific systems. For short distance, low-capacity, low-cost connections.

Touristic gondola lift

A breathtaking view, a unique experience on board POMA touristic gondola lifts!

Touristic 2S / 3S gondola lift

Much more than a simple travel, an unforgettable experience discovering and rediscovering an iconic tourist destination or a leisure resort: the 2S and 3S gondola lifts invite all passengers on board.