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Started by John Bushrod in Ski Chatter - 6 Replies

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John Bushrod posted Aug-2011

Hi does anyone know what the bucket lft is is Alp d Heuz how it works and how you get on & off

Thanks
John

Bandit
reply to 'Alp D Heuz Bucket Lift' posted Aug-2011

AFAIR it keeps moving and you step on at the back and off the same way, holding your skis.

John Bushrod
reply to 'Alp D Heuz Bucket Lift' posted Aug-2011

Thanks
How many people and does it stop please

SwingBeep
reply to 'Alp D Heuz Bucket Lift' posted Aug-2011

The Télécentre lift at Alpe d'Huez is a pulsed, fixed grip monocable gondola lift fitted with baskets instead of cabins, each basket holds 4 people. The lift doesn't stop at the stations but it does slow down (from 5 m/s to 0.5 m/s) the journey time from the bottom to top station is 11 mins.

LOTA
reply to 'Alp D Heuz Bucket Lift' posted Aug-2011

John, it's very user friendly and the very best way to get from the bottom of the village to the main lifts and slopes etc. Alpe D'Huez is a widespread resort, on several levels, connected by steep roads and paths. Not much fun for the pedestrian hence this very slow lift. Easy to get on and off - and if I recall correctly, it does serve one very gentle slope.

Bandit
reply to 'Alp D Heuz Bucket Lift' posted Aug-2011

This same Q has also been posted by the original poster on SH, where the same resorts' yoghurt pots functions were discussed with a little more sarcasm )

Tony_H
reply to 'Alp D Heuz Bucket Lift' posted Aug-2011

Don't use it. Its slow, pointless and gets big queues in the morning. Its easier to ski down and back up or walk across town.
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Topic last updated on 15-August-2011 at 20:36