GLACIERS

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.

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.