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Alp D Heuz Bucket Lift

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 08:41:08 GMT

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

Thanks
John

Re:Alp D Heuz Bucket Lift

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 08:56:15 GMT

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

Re:Alp D Heuz Bucket Lift

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 09:01:49 GMT

Thanks
How many people and does it stop please

Re:Alp D Heuz Bucket Lift

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 12:13:25 GMT

The Telecentre 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.

Re:Alp D Heuz Bucket Lift

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 15:47:12 GMT

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.

Re:Alp D Heuz Bucket Lift

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 19:26:34 GMT

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 )

Re:Alp D Heuz Bucket Lift

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:36:25 GMT

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.