Funiculaire Bourg Saint Maurice POMA
France – Bourg Saint-Maurice – 2019

Arcs Express funicular

An emblematic feature of the valley for more than 30 years, the funicular railway of Saint Maurice was one of the first valley lifts in the Alps. It was renovated in 2019. A pioneer in multimodal travel, Bourg Saint Maurice offers thousands of skiers and daily users a direct link between the skiing area of Les Arcs and the railway network in just 7 minutes.

product range
Funicular
Application
Peri-urban connection
More about

The project

The funicular railway, a pioneering 100% electric valley lift, is directly linked to the international high-speed train station of Bourg Saint Maurice, on which holidaymakers from all over Europe converge: many come from Paris on the TGV, while others have travelled from London on the Eurostar or Brussels and Amsterdam with Thalys.

For over 30 years now, the newly named Arcs Express funicular railway has been offering an eco-friendly alternative to reach the ski slopes in just 7 minutes. With more than 600,000 journeys per year, it is also used daily by local professionals, and is thus a model for the development of soft and sustainable mountain mobility. The “Arcs Express” offers a unique travel experience: spanning almost 3 km, the funicular railway offers travellers a fantastic view of the valley, thanks to its roof made entirely of glass and the new panoramic spaces at the front and rear of the trains.

The new trains are designed to the highest modern standards of comfort and meet the needs of users in all seasons by offering modular designs.

Arcs Express funicular railway

in motion

Funiculaire Bourg Saint Maurice POMA

Technical

SPECIFICATIONs

Longueur

Length

2885 m

Difference in elevation

818 m

Capacity

1500 passengers/ hour/ direction

Date

Speed

12 m/s

nombre de stations

Number of stations

2

Number of people per vehicule

250 passengers

temps

Journey time

7 min

POMA, innovation

for the project

A 360° trip

A very enjoyable travel experience with new glass-roofed trains and, thanks to the driving station located in the centre of the cabin, the new panoramic spaces at the front and rear offer passengers exceptional views of the valley.

An eco-friendly
approach

A 100%-electric system that is part of the resort’s environmentally friendly approach, it is the first and only one to be linked to a railway station for access to the skiing area.

The Val Thorens resort estimated the carbon footprint to be 3 g/km of CO2 emissions for a journey from Paris to Bourg Saint Maurice by train + Funicular railway compared with 135 g/km for an equivalent journey by car and 168 g/km by plane.

Modern design

The Bourg Saint Maurice local council was also particularly attentive to the way the funicular railway would blend into its environment, endorsing its elegant design and refined LED lighting.

Arcs Express funicular railway in pictures

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Crémaillère Express

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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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Treeline Cirque

United States – Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows (California) – 2019

Leitner Poma of America, a long-standing partner of the Alpine Meadows ski resort, replaced the 1996 Hot Wheels fixed-grip chairlift this year with a new higher-performance 4-seater detachable chairlift, and took the opportunity to improve the route.

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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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The Souk Al Nakheel fixed chairlift is the main installation of Ski Dubai, the first indoor ski centre of its kind in the Persian Gulf region, and the most famous in the world.

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Funiculaire Bourg Saint Maurice POMA
France – Bourg Saint-Maurice – 2019

Arcs Express funicular

An emblematic feature of the valley for more than 30 years, the funicular railway of Saint Maurice was one of the first valley lifts in the Alps. It was renovated in 2019. A pioneer in multimodal travel, Bourg Saint Maurice offers thousands of skiers and daily users a direct link between the skiing area of Les Arcs and the railway network in just 7 minutes.

product range
Touristic gondola lift
Application
Site access
More about

The project

The funicular railway, a pioneering 100% electric valley lift, is directly linked to the international high-speed train station of Bourg Saint Maurice, on which holidaymakers from all over Europe converge: many come from Paris on the TGV, while others have travelled from London on the Eurostar or Brussels and Amsterdam with Thalys.

For over 30 years now, the newly named Arcs Express funicular railway has been offering an eco-friendly alternative to reach the ski slopes in just 7 minutes. With more than 600,000 journeys per year, it is also used daily by local professionals, and is thus a model for the development of soft and sustainable mountain mobility. The “Arcs Express” offers a unique travel experience: spanning almost 3 km, the funicular railway offers travellers a fantastic view of the valley, thanks to its roof made entirely of glass and the new panoramic spaces at the front and rear of the trains.

The new trains are designed to the highest modern standards of comfort and meet the needs of users in all seasons by offering modular designs.

Arcs Express funicular railway

in motion

Funiculaire Bourg Saint Maurice POMA

Technical

SPECIFICATIONs

Longueur

Length

2885 m

Difference in elevation

818 m

Capacity

1500 passengers/ hour/ direction

Date

Speed

12 m/s

nombre de stations

Number of stations

2

Number of people per vehicule

250 passengers

temps

Journey time

7 min

POMA, innovation

for the project

A 360° trip

A very enjoyable travel experience with new glass-roofed trains and, thanks to the driving station located in the centre of the cabin, the new panoramic spaces at the front and rear offer passengers exceptional views of the valley.

An eco-friendly
approach

A 100%-electric system that is part of the resort’s environmentally friendly approach, it is the first and only one to be linked to a railway station for access to the skiing area.

The Val Thorens resort estimated the carbon footprint to be 3 g/km of CO2 emissions for a journey from Paris to Bourg Saint Maurice by train + Funicular railway compared with 135 g/km for an equivalent journey by car and 168 g/km by plane.

Modern design

The Bourg Saint Maurice local council was also particularly attentive to the way the funicular railway would blend into its environment, endorsing its elegant design and refined LED lighting.

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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…

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Maokong

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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…

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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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Zhuhai

China – Zhuhai – ongoing project

In China, POMA has built the world’s first three interconnected tri-cable ropeways system (3S) for the Chimelong Group, the world’s 6th largest entertainment group.

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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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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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Funiculaire Bourg Saint Maurice POMA
France – Bourg Saint-Maurice – 2019

Arcs Express funicular

An emblematic feature of the valley for more than 30 years, the funicular railway of Saint Maurice was one of the first valley lifts in the Alps. It was renovated in 2019. A pioneer in multimodal travel, Bourg Saint Maurice offers thousands of skiers and daily users a direct link between the skiing area of Les Arcs and the railway network in just 7 minutes.

product range
Detachable gondola lift
Application
Skiing Area
More about

The project

The funicular railway, a pioneering 100% electric valley lift, is directly linked to the international high-speed train station of Bourg Saint Maurice, on which holidaymakers from all over Europe converge: many come from Paris on the TGV, while others have travelled from London on the Eurostar or Brussels and Amsterdam with Thalys.

For over 30 years now, the newly named Arcs Express funicular railway has been offering an eco-friendly alternative to reach the ski slopes in just 7 minutes. With more than 600,000 journeys per year, it is also used daily by local professionals, and is thus a model for the development of soft and sustainable mountain mobility. The “Arcs Express” offers a unique travel experience: spanning almost 3 km, the funicular railway offers travellers a fantastic view of the valley, thanks to its roof made entirely of glass and the new panoramic spaces at the front and rear of the trains.

The new trains are designed to the highest modern standards of comfort and meet the needs of users in all seasons by offering modular designs.

Arcs Express funicular railway

in motion

Funiculaire Bourg Saint Maurice POMA

Technical

SPECIFICATIONs

Longueur

Length

2885 m

Difference in elevation

818 m

Capacity

1500 passengers/ hour/ direction

Date

Speed

12 m/s

nombre de stations

Number of stations

2

Number of people per vehicule

250 passengers

temps

Journey time

7 min

POMA, innovation

for the project

A 360° trip

A very enjoyable travel experience with new glass-roofed trains and, thanks to the driving station located in the centre of the cabin, the new panoramic spaces at the front and rear offer passengers exceptional views of the valley.

An eco-friendly
approach

A 100%-electric system that is part of the resort’s environmentally friendly approach, it is the first and only one to be linked to a railway station for access to the skiing area.

The Val Thorens resort estimated the carbon footprint to be 3 g/km of CO2 emissions for a journey from Paris to Bourg Saint Maurice by train + Funicular railway compared with 135 g/km for an equivalent journey by car and 168 g/km by plane.

Modern design

The Bourg Saint Maurice local council was also particularly attentive to the way the funicular railway would blend into its environment, endorsing its elegant design and refined LED lighting.

Arcs Express funicular railway in pictures

They talk about it

La Daille Gondola lift

The look and comfort of the La Daille gondola lift are so popular that even pedestrians use it to get to the mountain restaurant! The excellent wind resistance of this system makes for easy operation and allows us to organise events with the Folie Douce with full peace of mind, in all weather conditions. This strategic gondola lift for Val d’Isère boosts the attractiveness of the hamlet of La Daille and has already inspired new projects…

CEO of the Société des Téléphériques de Val d’Isère

Olivier Simonin

They talk about it

La Daille gondola lift

This new gondola lift replaces a historic POMA ropeway. The challenge was to create a system that met the stringent requirements of the STVI and would become an emblem of the resort. Symphony cabins, beautifully designed stations, a high capacity turnaround… These were all key factors behind the success of this Premium gondola lift.

POMA Pre-Sales Manager

Julien Veyrat
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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.

Read

Transarc

France – Les Arcs – 2024

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.

Read

Planchamp

FRANCE – VALMOREL – 2023

In the heart of Valmorel, at the gateway to the Tarentaise Valley in the Hautes-Alpes, the Sofival group has installed a new gondola lift that operates all year round, connecting the village to the rest of the ski area via the Combe de Beaudin.

Read

Crémaillère Express

The spa town of Luchon, in the heart of the Pyrenees, has a new gondola lift linking it to its ski resort at an altitude of 1,800 meters. The old gondola lift had already been in operation for 30 years, and the new Luchon Crémaillère Express gondola brings with it the benefits of a new…

Read

American Eagle

United States – Copper Mountain, Colorado – 2018

How the west was won: the American Eagle is the first TELEMIX® ropeway installed in the United States by the POMA Group. Passengers settle into one of the six-seater chairs and eight-seater gondolas to reach the top of the slopes or the high-altitude restaurant.

Read

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.

Read

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.

Read

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

Read

Treeline Cirque

United States – Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows (California) – 2019

Leitner Poma of America, a long-standing partner of the Alpine Meadows ski resort, replaced the 1996 Hot Wheels fixed-grip chairlift this year with a new higher-performance 4-seater detachable chairlift, and took the opportunity to improve the route.

Read

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.

Read

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Read

Funiculaire Bourg Saint Maurice POMA
France – Bourg Saint-Maurice – 2019

Arcs Express funicular

An emblematic feature of the valley for more than 30 years, the funicular railway of Saint Maurice was one of the first valley lifts in the Alps. It was renovated in 2019. A pioneer in multimodal travel, Bourg Saint Maurice offers thousands of skiers and daily users a direct link between the skiing area of Les Arcs and the railway network in just 7 minutes.

product range
Automated People Mover – APM
Application
Airport Link
More about

The project

The funicular railway, a pioneering 100% electric valley lift, is directly linked to the international high-speed train station of Bourg Saint Maurice, on which holidaymakers from all over Europe converge: many come from Paris on the TGV, while others have travelled from London on the Eurostar or Brussels and Amsterdam with Thalys.

For over 30 years now, the newly named Arcs Express funicular railway has been offering an eco-friendly alternative to reach the ski slopes in just 7 minutes. With more than 600,000 journeys per year, it is also used daily by local professionals, and is thus a model for the development of soft and sustainable mountain mobility. The “Arcs Express” offers a unique travel experience: spanning almost 3 km, the funicular railway offers travellers a fantastic view of the valley, thanks to its roof made entirely of glass and the new panoramic spaces at the front and rear of the trains.

The new trains are designed to the highest modern standards of comfort and meet the needs of users in all seasons by offering modular designs.

Arcs Express funicular railway

in motion

Funiculaire Bourg Saint Maurice POMA

Technical

SPECIFICATIONs

Longueur

Length

2885 m

Difference in elevation

818 m

Capacity

1500 passengers/ hour/ direction

Date

Speed

12 m/s

nombre de stations

Number of stations

2

Number of people per vehicule

250 passengers

temps

Journey time

7 min

POMA, innovation

for the project

A 360° trip

A very enjoyable travel experience with new glass-roofed trains and, thanks to the driving station located in the centre of the cabin, the new panoramic spaces at the front and rear offer passengers exceptional views of the valley.

An eco-friendly
approach

A 100%-electric system that is part of the resort’s environmentally friendly approach, it is the first and only one to be linked to a railway station for access to the skiing area.

The Val Thorens resort estimated the carbon footprint to be 3 g/km of CO2 emissions for a journey from Paris to Bourg Saint Maurice by train + Funicular railway compared with 135 g/km for an equivalent journey by car and 168 g/km by plane.

Modern design

The Bourg Saint Maurice local council was also particularly attentive to the way the funicular railway would blend into its environment, endorsing its elegant design and refined LED lighting.

Miami airport APM in pictures

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POMA carried out the special inspection of the iconic funicular railway in Lyon. During the inspection, its carriers as well as the drive station were completely renovated and upgraded in SIGMA’s workshops, according to the SYTRAL guidelines aimed at “providing users with an even greater level of comfort, while preserving the line’s historic heritage”.

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POMA produced the 45 cabins for the Hong Kong observation wheel in China. The observation wheel offers spectacular views over the bay and megacity centre, both during the day and at night.

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The expanding Cairo International Airport, one of the largest in the Middle East, wanted a high-performance link to connect its three airport terminals and to provide access to the car parks and shopping centre. The specifications for the construction of the MiniMetro® were speed, silence, comfort, availability and also environmental considerations.

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Liaison Blanc Blanc

France – Grenoble – 2010

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London Eye

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The High Roller

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Funiculaire Bourg Saint Maurice POMA
France – Bourg Saint-Maurice – 2019

Arcs Express funicular

An emblematic feature of the valley for more than 30 years, the funicular railway of Saint Maurice was one of the first valley lifts in the Alps. It was renovated in 2019. A pioneer in multimodal travel, Bourg Saint Maurice offers thousands of skiers and daily users a direct link between the skiing area of Les Arcs and the railway network in just 7 minutes.

product range
Detachable gondola lift
Application
Connect – peri-urban link
More about

The project

The funicular railway, a pioneering 100% electric valley lift, is directly linked to the international high-speed train station of Bourg Saint Maurice, on which holidaymakers from all over Europe converge: many come from Paris on the TGV, while others have travelled from London on the Eurostar or Brussels and Amsterdam with Thalys.

For over 30 years now, the newly named Arcs Express funicular railway has been offering an eco-friendly alternative to reach the ski slopes in just 7 minutes. With more than 600,000 journeys per year, it is also used daily by local professionals, and is thus a model for the development of soft and sustainable mountain mobility. The “Arcs Express” offers a unique travel experience: spanning almost 3 km, the funicular railway offers travellers a fantastic view of the valley, thanks to its roof made entirely of glass and the new panoramic spaces at the front and rear of the trains.

The new trains are designed to the highest modern standards of comfort and meet the needs of users in all seasons by offering modular designs.

Arcs Express funicular railway

in motion

Funiculaire Bourg Saint Maurice POMA

Technical

SPECIFICATIONs

Longueur

Length

2885 m

Difference in elevation

818 m

Capacity

1500 passengers/ hour/ direction

Date

Speed

12 m/s

nombre de stations

Number of stations

2

Number of people per vehicule

250 passengers

temps

Journey time

7 min

POMA, innovation

for the project

A 360° trip

A very enjoyable travel experience with new glass-roofed trains and, thanks to the driving station located in the centre of the cabin, the new panoramic spaces at the front and rear offer passengers exceptional views of the valley.

An eco-friendly
approach

A 100%-electric system that is part of the resort’s environmentally friendly approach, it is the first and only one to be linked to a railway station for access to the skiing area.

The Val Thorens resort estimated the carbon footprint to be 3 g/km of CO2 emissions for a journey from Paris to Bourg Saint Maurice by train + Funicular railway compared with 135 g/km for an equivalent journey by car and 168 g/km by plane.

Modern design

The Bourg Saint Maurice local council was also particularly attentive to the way the funicular railway would blend into its environment, endorsing its elegant design and refined LED lighting.

Arcs Express funicular railway in pictures

They talk about it

La Daille Gondola lift

The look and comfort of the La Daille gondola lift are so popular that even pedestrians use it to get to the mountain restaurant! The excellent wind resistance of this system makes for easy operation and allows us to organise events with the Folie Douce with full peace of mind, in all weather conditions. This strategic gondola lift for Val d’Isère boosts the attractiveness of the hamlet of La Daille and has already inspired new projects…

CEO of the Société des Téléphériques de Val d’Isère

Olivier Simonin

They talk about it

La Daille gondola lift

This new gondola lift replaces a historic POMA ropeway. The challenge was to create a system that met the stringent requirements of the STVI and would become an emblem of the resort. Symphony cabins, beautifully designed stations, a high capacity turnaround… These were all key factors behind the success of this Premium gondola lift.

POMA Pre-Sales Manager

Julien Veyrat
More

POMA Mountain projects:

View all

3S Jandri

France – Les Deux Alpes – 2024

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.

Read

Transarc

France – Les Arcs – 2024

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.

Read

Planchamp

FRANCE – VALMOREL – 2023

In the heart of Valmorel, at the gateway to the Tarentaise Valley in the Hautes-Alpes, the Sofival group has installed a new gondola lift that operates all year round, connecting the village to the rest of the ski area via the Combe de Beaudin.

Read

Crémaillère Express

The spa town of Luchon, in the heart of the Pyrenees, has a new gondola lift linking it to its ski resort at an altitude of 1,800 meters. The old gondola lift had already been in operation for 30 years, and the new Luchon Crémaillère Express gondola brings with it the benefits of a new…

Read

American Eagle

United States – Copper Mountain, Colorado – 2018

How the west was won: the American Eagle is the first TELEMIX® ropeway installed in the United States by the POMA Group. Passengers settle into one of the six-seater chairs and eight-seater gondolas to reach the top of the slopes or the high-altitude restaurant.

Read

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.

Read

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.

Read

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

Read

Treeline Cirque

United States – Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows (California) – 2019

Leitner Poma of America, a long-standing partner of the Alpine Meadows ski resort, replaced the 1996 Hot Wheels fixed-grip chairlift this year with a new higher-performance 4-seater detachable chairlift, and took the opportunity to improve the route.

Read

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.

Read

Ski Indoor Dubaï

United Arab Emirates – Dubai – 2005

The Souk Al Nakheel fixed chairlift is the main installation of Ski Dubai, the first indoor ski centre of its kind in the Persian Gulf region, and the most famous in the world.

Read

Funiculaire Bourg Saint Maurice POMA
France – Bourg Saint-Maurice – 2019

Arcs Express funicular

An emblematic feature of the valley for more than 30 years, the funicular railway of Saint Maurice was one of the first valley lifts in the Alps. It was renovated in 2019. A pioneer in multimodal travel, Bourg Saint Maurice offers thousands of skiers and daily users a direct link between the skiing area of Les Arcs and the railway network in just 7 minutes.

product range
Detachable gondola lift
Application
intra-urban transport
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The project

The funicular railway, a pioneering 100% electric valley lift, is directly linked to the international high-speed train station of Bourg Saint Maurice, on which holidaymakers from all over Europe converge: many come from Paris on the TGV, while others have travelled from London on the Eurostar or Brussels and Amsterdam with Thalys.

For over 30 years now, the newly named Arcs Express funicular railway has been offering an eco-friendly alternative to reach the ski slopes in just 7 minutes. With more than 600,000 journeys per year, it is also used daily by local professionals, and is thus a model for the development of soft and sustainable mountain mobility. The “Arcs Express” offers a unique travel experience: spanning almost 3 km, the funicular railway offers travellers a fantastic view of the valley, thanks to its roof made entirely of glass and the new panoramic spaces at the front and rear of the trains.

The new trains are designed to the highest modern standards of comfort and meet the needs of users in all seasons by offering modular designs.

Arcs Express funicular railway

in motion

Funiculaire Bourg Saint Maurice POMA

Technical

SPECIFICATIONs

Longueur

Length

2885 m

Difference in elevation

818 m

Capacity

1500 passengers/ hour/ direction

Date

Speed

12 m/s

nombre de stations

Number of stations

2

Number of people per vehicule

250 passengers

temps

Journey time

7 min

POMA, innovation

for the project

A 360° trip

A very enjoyable travel experience with new glass-roofed trains and, thanks to the driving station located in the centre of the cabin, the new panoramic spaces at the front and rear offer passengers exceptional views of the valley.

An eco-friendly
approach

A 100%-electric system that is part of the resort’s environmentally friendly approach, it is the first and only one to be linked to a railway station for access to the skiing area.

The Val Thorens resort estimated the carbon footprint to be 3 g/km of CO2 emissions for a journey from Paris to Bourg Saint Maurice by train + Funicular railway compared with 135 g/km for an equivalent journey by car and 168 g/km by plane.

Modern design

The Bourg Saint Maurice local council was also particularly attentive to the way the funicular railway would blend into its environment, endorsing its elegant design and refined LED lighting.

Arcs Express funicular railway in pictures

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