Swiss Cable Car Emergency Tests Winter Rescue Protocols

Successful helicopter evacuation of stranded skiers at Veysonnaz resort demonstrates Switzerland's emergency response capabilities in winter tourism infrastructure.

Key Takeaways

A cable car breakdown occurred at Veysonnaz ski resort requiring emergency evacuation
The evacuation was triggered by a mid-afternoon power failure
The Veysonnaz-Thyon ski lift connects to the 4 Vallées ski area

By The Numbers

1,600

people per hour transport capacity

410

kilometers of pistes in 4 Vallées area

751

meters elevation difference (1,370m to 2,121m)

They Said

"We were forced to evacuate customers, some by helicopter, following a mid-afternoon power failure on the Veysonnaz ski lift"
— NVRM ski lift company spokesperson

"At no time was the safety of our visitors affected by the breakdown"
— NVRM ski lift company spokesperson

Emergency Response at Veysonnaz

Technical Details and Infrastructure

Impact and Alternative Arrangements

Swiss Emergency Protocols in Action

Sources & References

Skiers stuck in Swiss cable car evacuated by helicopter

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

A cable car breakdown occurred at Veysonnaz ski resort requiring emergency evacuation
The evacuation was triggered by a mid-afternoon power failure
The Veysonnaz-Thyon ski lift connects to the 4 Vallées ski area

By The Numbers

1,600

people per hour transport capacity

410

kilometers of pistes in 4 Vallées area

751

meters elevation difference (1,370m to 2,121m)

They Said

"We were forced to evacuate customers, some by helicopter, following a mid-afternoon power failure on the Veysonnaz ski lift"
— NVRM ski lift company spokesperson

"At no time was the safety of our visitors affected by the breakdown"
— NVRM ski lift company spokesperson

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Emergency Response at Veysonnaz

Technical Details and Infrastructure

Impact and Alternative Arrangements

Swiss Emergency Protocols in Action

Sources & References

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