INDE – PELLING – (ongoing)

SIKKIM

In 2022, the authorities in Sikkim launched a cable car in Pelling, the 12th built by POMA in India. One kilometer long, it has 14 eight-seater cabins and connects the town to Sanghak Choeling Monastery, facilitating access to the bodhisattva Chenrezig. This project aims to boost the region’s appeal to tourists.

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Touristic gondola lift
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SIKKIM
SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS

The tourism authorities of the Indian state of Sikkim launched the Pelling cable car project in 2022. This twelfth POMA cable car in India consists of a detachable cable car one kilometer long with 14 cabins, each with 8 seats, whose pylons are separated by a distance of more than 500 meters. The route ends near the Sanghak Choeling monastery, making it easier to visit the bodhisattva Chenrezig at the top of the mountain. This project will attract more people to Pelling, an important tourist destination in the mountainous state of Sikkim.

the technical features

of the system

Length

970 m

Elevation

81 m

Capacity

800 pph

Speed

5m/s

Number of vehicles

14

Number of people per vehicle

8

IN PICTURES

France – Les Deux Alpes – 2024

3S Jandri

For faster, more comfortable and safer travel, SATA has made a particularly innovative choice by investing in a superb 2-section tricable gondola lift (3S). This installation marks a major step forward in the modernization of the Deux-Alpes ski area, and is set to become a benchmark in the mountain world.

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2S / 3S gondola lift
Application
Ski area
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The project

Jandri, the backbone of Les 2 Alpes renews itself

The Jandri DMC is the backbone of the vast Les 2 Alpes ski area. It is also a key link in the appeal of the area, transporting users all year round from the center of the resort at 1650 meters to the base of the mythical high-altitude glacier at 3200 meters.

Until now, the DMC has been operating at full capacity in both summer and winter, with remarkable availability. The operating teams and POMA services maintained and upgraded the machine to the maximum until, with over 150,000 hours of operation, its replacement became essential.

For faster, more comfortable and safer travel, SATA made a particularly innovative choice and invested in a superb 2-section tricable detachable ropeway (3S) for the future Jandri. The new 3S lift will increase throughput by more than two-thirds, significantly improving the flow of traffic in this highly frequented area, which accounts for almost the entire ski area and its 410 hectares of slopes.

the technical features

of the system

Length

3730 m

Elevation

1500 m

Capacity

3000 pph

Speed

8 m/s

Number of stations

3

Number of vehicles

52

POMA DELIVERS A SYMBOL OF INNOVATION

AND COLLABORATION

Engineering, Precision, Local Manufacturing, Technology, Design and Comfort – all the ingredients have been brought together to make this project a superb showcase for the region, as well as a standard-bearer for French know-how, since in fact, the project has been awarded to a group of local service providers, led by POMA.

The former DMC Jandri Express had opened 40 years earlier. Its replacement was spread over 2 years in order to preserve the resort’s activity during the works. The new 6.4 km link has just 7 pylons, compared with 17 previously, for better environmental integration.

It is also equipped with a double Direct Drive motorization, to drive the entire system at a speed of 8 m/s. This Group innovation operates without hydrocarbons, reducing electricity consumption by 5%, while limiting noise emissions.

“We are aware of the importance of respecting the land, its inhabitants and its resources. We are also aware of the need to offer our customers the best possible conditions in which to enjoy their activities. SATA Group AEON does not develop for the sake of developing, but draws from its long experience as an innovative operator, the ability to make its mountain areas accessible to all in strict compliance with the environment, the recommendations of the administrative authorities, but also so that this territory lives today and for generations to come. We are a local company, made up of people who live ON and FROM the land. This project will bring together the know-how of our teams and local companies, and will contribute to the economy of our valley and the département, with no fewer than 400 people working on this large-scale project, which is unprecedented and unique in the world. This is how the new Jandri will become the signature of the 2 Alpes ski area for the next 50 years, and we can’t wait to share it with you.”

Managing Director SATA Group AEON

Fabrice BOUTET
Project success

The project’s success is based on close collaboration between SATA and the various entities of the POMA Group, each contributing its expertise in specific fields: Comag for tower erection and cable installation, Semer for electrical equipment, Sacmi for station manufacture, and Sigma for cabins. This collective dimension was reinforced by a particularly richly interactive project involving engineers, architects and the project’s various subcontractors.

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Madagascar – Antananarivo – 2024

Antananarivo

In Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, the fifth largest island in the world, the population has increased tenfold in 60 years to reach 3.5 million inhabitants. As part of a sustainable restructuring of the city’s mobility system, the first urban cable car line was installed to carry over 40,000 passengers a day.

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Urban Gondola Lift
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Urban
Antananarivo opts for cable transportation

to meet its mobility challenges

Convinced by POMA’s expertise, the municipality of Antananarivo has called on the French industrialist to deploy an 8.7 km cable car line, linking the districts of Anôsy and Ambatobe. The project, due to start in March 2023, is part of an overall sustainable mobility scheme designed to improve daily travel for the capital’s inhabitants.

This line, equipped with 198 latest-generation cabins, each able to carry 12 passengers, serves 7 stations across the city. Equipped with a ventilation system allowing natural air circulation when in motion, and fitted with photovoltaic panels on the roof, these cabins are self-powered, offering an eco-responsible transport solution.

the technical features

of the system

Length

8,7 km

Elevation

62,5 m

Capacity

2 200 pph

Speed

5,5 m/s

Number of vehicles

220

The right solution

to Madagascar’s needs

Linking different neighborhoods over 8.7 km via 7 stations, cable transport is perfectly suited to the city’s complex and rugged topography, and aims to improve inclusion in the city’s economic and social fabric. The 30-minute journey will reduce travel time for residents, who on average spend one to two hours a day in traffic jams. Seventy percent of residents currently have no choice but to get around on foot. Cable transport aims to improve integration into the city’s economic and social fabric. It also offers the prospect of a better quality of life by reducing carbon and micro-particle emissions from urban traffic in one of the world’s most polluted cities, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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France – Les Arcs – 2024

Transarc

The new 10-seater Villaroger gondola lift, located in the Villaroger sector of the Les Arcs ski area, represents a major step forward in the modernization of the ski area. This ambitious project replaces two fixed-grip chairlifts. As part of an overall development strategy, it aims to strengthen the backbone of the ski area by offering reliable, high-performance technology. Particular attention is being paid to passenger comfort, while ensuring successful environmental and aesthetic integration. This large-scale project also poses a number of specific technical challenges, particularly at the bottom station.

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Detachable gondola lift
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TC TRANSARC

THE CURRENT DEVICE

Departing from Arc 1800 within Paradiski, Les Arcs Domaine Skiable, a subsidiary of Compagnie des Alpes, has replaced the famous Transarc. Increased throughput and comfort were the main issues motivating the technical choices for the new 10-seater gondola, like the EVO Wide cabins, which offer passengers plenty of space to enjoy a silent ride, even at the remarkable speed of 7m/s! In particular, the elongated station enables smooth, straight-line boarding for all types of user, at the reduced speed of 0.21 m/s. To carry 3,600 passengers per hour up to an altitude of 2,100 meters, with its majestic views from the Tarentaise to Mont Blanc, the new Transarc is equipped with DirectDrive® engines and the ECODRIVE solution. The 3.3-km, 2-section line has 10 fewer pylons than the old line. This investment is part of a modernization plan, with the replacement of 2 fixed-grip chairlifts by a single gondola lift at Villaroger, to optimize access to the resort from the eponymous village.

the technical features

of the system

Length

3 389 m

Elevation

837 m

Capacity

3600 pph

Speed

7 m/s

Pylons

25

Number of vehicles

73

“The completion of the Transarc project represents a major milestone in the development of our mountain resort. This ambitious project, carried out with rigor and passion by our teams, is a testament to our commitment to offering quality infrastructures to our visitors. Building the Transarc was a real technical and logistical challenge. Thanks to the close collaboration between our partners, notably POMA, COMAG, SEMER and INGELO, and the local teams, we were able to overcome the obstacles and meet the deadlines. I would like to extend my warmest thanks to all those who contributed to this success, in particular our engineers, technicians and workers, whose dedication and professionalism were exemplary. Transarc is not only a technical feat, it’s also a significant step forward for our visitors’ experience. This new gondola, with its increased capacity (13 min vs. 20 min ascent) and improved comfort (10 seats), will reduce waiting time and offer a more pleasant ascent to the summits. Perfectly integrated into the site, and built to take account of strict environmental constraints, we are convinced that this new facility will contribute to the satisfaction of our customers. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone involved in this project. Together, we have created a work that will leave a lasting mark on the history of our mountain resort.”

Directeur des Arcs domaines skiables

Frédéric CHARLOT

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France – Saint Gervais – 2024

Le Valléen

Located at the foot of Mont Blanc, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains is increasingly focusing on sustainable mobility solutions. The Le Valléen 10-seater gondola lift, whose bottom station is directly linked to the du Fayet train station, offers a fast, multimodal link to the center of Saint-Gervais. The new lift is already very popular with students, but is also an ideal solution for tourists travelling to Saint-Gervais by train from Paris or London.

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LE VALLÉEN

AN EXTRAORDINARY NEW TRANSPORT SYSTEM

Conserving nature and protecting the mountains… it is by promoting public transport solutions and soft mobility that the commune of Saint-Gervais intends to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. And it’s by pooling our strengths and talents that the future will be greener and more serene. Preserving our natural heritage is an ongoing commitment for the resort.

The Ascenseur des Thermes, a wastewater elevator in the Parc Thermal inaugurated this summer, is just one of the infrastructures that make Saint-Gervais an example to follow.

Le Valléen reflects the ecological commitment made by the commune some twenty years ago. The aim is to provide residents and visitors with environmentally-friendly transport to and from the resort, whatever the season. This new means of transport links the Le Fayet SNCF station (departure and terminal for SNCF mainline trains, TGV, TER, Léman Express, Mont-Blanc Express) to the town center in just 5 minutes, making Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc the only French mountain resort and commune offering daily gondola access from major French and European rail routes.

the technical features

of the system

Length

1785 m

Elevation

221 m

Capacity

3000 pph

Speed

6 m/s

Pylônes

8

Number of vehicles

26

Project success

Since its inauguration in September 2024, this urban gondola has been the subject of immense curiosity among Saint-Gervais residents, socio-professionals and regular visitors. The start of the Christmas vacations marked its real test, and the figures speak for themselves: 33,000 passages recorded during this vacation period, and over 90,000 people since opening. This represents a quarter of all visits to the Alpin, the former DMC, the second section linking the center of Saint-Gervais with the Bettex snow front. These results exceed all expectations. They reflect not only the enthusiasm of users, but also the relevance of a facility that meets concrete mobility needs. Jean-Marc Peillex, Mayor of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, is delighted: “This new facility has confirmed its usefulness right from the start, for holidaymakers, day skiers and local socio-professionals alike. With such encouraging figures, we see a real revolution in mobility in Saint-Gervais.

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France – La Plagne – 2024

GLACIERS

A new “Glaciers” gondola lift strategically links Plagne Bellecôte resort to the Glacier de la Chaupe. Comprising two sections that can operate independently, it provides a link between 2,700 m and 3,000 m, whatever the weather conditions. Passengers can enjoy the comfort of EVO 2 XLINE cabins, which can accommodate up to 10 people, as well as exceptional 360° panoramic views.

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4 GONDOLA SECTIONS

ON THE BEACH

SAP (Société d’Aménagement de la Plagne), a subsidiary of Compagnie Des Alpes, has chosen POMA to build the 4 gondolas that will link Plagne Bellecôte to Glacier de la Chiaupe, via the Roche de Mio plateau, creating a new backbone for the Plagne ski area. These 4 lifts will eventually replace the historic 6-seater gondolas of Plagne Bellecôte – Belle Plagne – Roche de Mio and Roche de Mio – Glacier de Bellecôte, already built by POMA in 1975 and 1978 on different routes. Work on the 2 gondola sections linking the Roche de Mio plateau to the Glacier de la Chiaupe began in 2022 and will be completed in December 2023. These 2 gondolas will provide access to a magnificent view of the Paradiski ski area, while being disconnected from the Glacier de Bellecôte. SAP, a subsidiary of Compagnie des Alpes, has taken steps to preserve and enhance the Glacier by dismantling all the lift installations on the glacier, in order to protect its eco-system. These 2 gondolas will be equipped with EVO 2 XLINE 10-seater cabins, offering an impressive 360° panorama over the entire route.

 

the technical features

of the system

Longueur

Length

3 040 m

Vertical rise

747 m

Flow

2700 p/h

Date

Speed

6 m/s

Pylons

25

Number of vehicles

95

Comfort, availability

And innovation

Work on the 2 gondola sections linking Plagne Bellecôte to the Roche de Mio plateau via the Col de Forcle will begin in 2023 and be completed in December 2025. Comfort, Performance, Availability, Innovation and Sustainability are the main challenges of this overall project to redevelop access to the glacier from Plagne Bellecôte. The overall number of pylons will be reduced by 21 compared with existing lines, throughput will be practically doubled, and availability will be ensured by Direct Drive engines on each section. Finally, for the first time, the stations will be equipped with EVO roofs, combining design and eco-performance.

“In the La Plagne ski area, the opening of the Télécabine des Glaciers marked the start of a new era last December. In addition to the modernity of this new facility and the improved comfort for skiers (10-seater gondola with a capacity of 2,700 people/hour), SAP is leading the way in creating a new customer experience in its high-altitude sector. Anchored in the rock at 3,080 m, the top station opens onto the Live3000 area, with its panoramic view of the Vanoise glaciers and its café, le 6ème Ciel. This also makes it easier to enjoy skiing in this area of excellent snow, a discovery appreciated by customers of all abilities. La Plagne is the only French resort to install its own facilities; the Glacier Gondola is the work of SAP Montage, a source of great pride for the teams.
The next stage in the redevelopment of the resort’s “backbone” has already begun with the construction of the new TC 10 at Roche de Mio, which will be operational from December 2025. We’re delighted with our fruitful collaboration with POMA, which means we can now offer a unique lift experience with AEROLIVE, exclusively at La Plagne. This innovation was conceived and developed by our teams for the La Plagne area.”

Managing Director of Société d’aménagement de La Plagne

Nicolas PROVENDIE

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Santo Domingo

Dominican Republic – Santo Domingo – 2018

The oldest city in the New World, Santo Domingo, has a modern public transport system; the first Caribbean urban gondola lift line! 195 cabins criss-cross the sky and provide a connection between Line 2 of the metro and the north-eastern zone, twice crossing over the Ozama river.

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