Innovative Cable Car Solution for Storm-Damaged Valley

Val de Bagnes implements temporary cable car system to reconnect communities after bridge destruction, showcasing Swiss engineering ingenuity

Key Takeaways

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A new cable car system begins operation in Val de Bagnes on Monday to replace a bridge destroyed by storms.
The cable car connects the villages of Champsec and Sarreyer.
The temporary system was constructed in just five months.
Reconstruction of the permanent road bridge is not scheduled to begin until spring 2026.

By The Numbers

5 minutes

Travel time via cable car

26 minutes

Travel time via forest road

500 metres

Length of cable car line

18 to 24 months

Estimated bridge reconstruction time

They Said

"It will supplement the transport services until the road bridge that was washed away by a massive storm has been rebuilt."
— Valais Cantonal Chancellery

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