Chairlift · La Thuile · Valle d'Aosta
Argillien Express
Argillien Express (chairlift) serves La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta. The line measures 1,982 m and covers 395 m of vertical drop. The base station is at 1,992 m. The top station is at 2,387 m. The ride takes about 7.3 minutes. Declared capacity is 2,400 people per hour. Manufacturer and year built are not recorded in the open data we use.
- Length
- 1,982 m
- Vertical drop
- 395 m
- Top station
- 2,387 m
- Hourly capacity
- 2,400 p/h
Photos
Photos published under a free licence by Wikimedia Commons, geolocated within 500 metres of the lift.
Technical data
Length 1,982 m · Vertical drop 395 m · Average gradient 20%
Chairlift Argillien Express, Base station 1,992 m, Top station 2,387 m, Length 1,982 m, Vertical drop 395 m, Average gradient 20%.
- Lift type
- Chairlift
- Length
- 1,982 m
- Vertical drop
- 395 m
- Base station
- 1,992 m
- Top station
- 2,387 m
- Average gradient
- 20%
- Hourly capacity
- 2,400 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 4
- Ride time
- 7.3 min
Lift data: OpenStreetMap (ODbL), updated on 23 August 2026. Report a correction
Map and route
Weather at the top station
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Argillien Express?
The line measures 1,982 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 395 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on Argillien Express?
The ride takes about 7.3 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does Argillien Express cover?
Argillien Express covers 395 m of vertical drop, from 1,992 m to 2,387 m. Altitudes come from OpenStreetMap and the Open-Meteo elevation model, so they can vary by a few metres.
How many people per hour does Argillien Express carry?
Declared capacity is 2,400 people per hour, with 4 seats per vehicle. The figure is the maximum theoretical throughput of the lift, not the passengers actually carried.
When is Argillien Express open?
Opening times follow the lift calendar of La Thuile: usually December to April, with a summer season from June to September where it is offered. Dates change every year and are published by the lift operator.
Where is Argillien Express and how do you get there?
The base station is in La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta, at 1,992 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 2,387 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: current directions are on the operator site.