New Lift Celebrates French – Italian Ski Connection
New Lift Celebrates French – Italian Ski Connection
Published : 25-Sep-2024 06:30
French ski area La Rosière and their Italian neighbour La Thuile are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their joint Espace San Bernardo ski area with its 154km of slopes.
Since 1984, this domain has offered snow sports enthusiasts the opportunity to ski between the two countries, enjoying a rich diversity of landscapes and cultures.
The Chardonnet chairlift, a key link in the France-Italy connection, has been replaced as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations, with a better, faster lift.
In a €9 million investment the old fixed three-seater chairlift is being replaced by a detachable six-seater. The new lift has a much higher capacity of 3,000 people per hour and a faster speed of 5.5 meters per second.
"Previously, accessing Italy was challenging for some beginner skiers, as the route involved a single red (intermediate) run. With the new lift, skiers can now ride it downhill, making the descent more accessible," a La Rosière spokesperson said.
The new lift also has less visual impact with 6 pylons instead of 10) and uses 5-8% less energy as well as less oil thanks to its Direct Drive motor system.
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In an additional celebration for the 40th anniversary, the entire Espace San Bernardo will remain open until April 21, 2025. In the past, the Italian side of the domain would close earlier than the French side.
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