Téléphérique du Mont Faron - Toulon, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 43° 08.239 E 005° 56.065
31T E 738653 N 4780244
Built in 1958, the téléphérique du mont Faron is a cable car allowing access to Mount Faron, summit overlooking the city of Toulon, Var, France.
Waymark Code: WMTHYE
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Date Posted: 11/27/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 7

The cable car measures 1437 m and has a vertical drop of 378 m. It has 5 pylons and its maximum reach is 685 m between pylons 4 and 5. The maximum slope is 45%. The flow rate of the device is 150 persons / hour and the rise time is 6 minutes. It is equipped with 2 cabins that circulate back and forth.

The lower station is accessible via the bus line #40 of the Mistral network. A small parking lot is available at the lower station.

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Construit en 1958, le téléphérique du mont Faron est un téléphérique permettant d’accéder au mont Faron, sommet surplombant la ville de Toulon, dans le Var, France.

Le téléphérique mesure 1437 m et a un dénivelé de 378 m. Il possède 5 pylônes et sa portée maximum est 685 m entre les pylônes 4 et 5. La pente maximale est de 45 %. Le débit de l'appareil est de 150 personnes/heure et le temps de montée est de 6 minutes. Il est équipé de 2 cabines qui circulent en va-et-vient.

La gare inférieure est accessible par la ligne d'autobus 40 du Réseau Mistral. Un petit stationnement pour les voitures est disponible à la station inférieure.

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Type of Aerial Lift: Gondola Lift

Is there a fee to ride this aerial lift?: Yes

If there is a fee please add the costs associated with this lift below.:
Adult: 7.50 € Children (4 to 10): 5.50 €


Is this aerial lift primarily;: Recreational Use

Aerial Lifts Web Page:: [Web Link]

Does this lift have more than one primary boarding location?: No

Type of lift if described as "other" above.: Not listed

If there is more than one primary loading area which one are you waymarking?: Not listed

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