Chairlift · La Thuile · Valle d'Aosta
Fourclaz Express
Fourclaz Express (chairlift) serves La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta. The line measures 1,477 m and covers 418 m of vertical drop. The valley station is at 2,030 m. The top station is at 2,448 m. The ride takes about 5.5 minutes. Declared capacity is 2,400 people per hour. Manufacturer and year built are not recorded in the open data we use.
- Length
- 1,477 m
- Vertical drop
- 418 m
- Top station
- 2,448 m
- Hourly capacity
- 2,400 p/h
Photos
Photos published under a free licence by Wikimedia Commons, geolocated within 500 metres of the lift.
Openings by the official calendar
Today's status is worked out in your browser: the published periods are below.
We have no official calendar for this lift: below is the resort's, which may not apply to every lift.
Published periods
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Bosco Express and Chalet Express chairlifts · Summer 2026
6 Jul - 13 Sept 2026
Hours: Bosco Express 9:30-17:00, Chalet Express 9:45-16:45
Source: lathuile.it · checked on 23 September 2026
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La Thuile · Winter 2026/27
Dates planned by the operator
28 Nov 2026 - 11 Apr 2027
Source: lathuile.it · checked on 23 September 2026
This is not live status: check the official site before you go up.
Technical data
Length 1,477 m · Vertical drop 418 m · Average gradient 28%
Chairlift Fourclaz Express, Valley station 2,030 m, Top station 2,448 m, Length 1,477 m, Vertical drop 418 m, Average gradient 28%.
- Lift type
- Chairlift
- Length
- 1,477 m
- Vertical drop
- 418 m
- Valley station
- 2,030 m
- Top station
- 2,448 m
- Average gradient
- 28%
- Hourly capacity
- 2,400 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 4
- Ride time
- 5.5 min
- Bubble cover
Lift data: OpenStreetMap (ODbL), updated on 23 August 2026. Report a correction
Map and route
Weather at the top station
Other lifts in La Thuile
- Belvédére Chairlift · 2,594 m
- Chaz Dura Express 2 Chairlift · 2,557 m
- Piccolo San Bernardo Express Chairlift · 2,474 m
- Nastro Gallery Magic carpet · 2,395 m
- Gran Testa Drag lift · 2,389 m
- Argillien Express Chairlift · 2,387 m
- Chalets Express Chairlift · 2,352 m
- Chaz Dura Express 1 Chairlift · 2,325 m
Frequently asked questions
How long is Fourclaz Express?
The line measures 1,477 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 418 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on Fourclaz Express?
The ride takes about 5.5 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does Fourclaz Express cover?
Fourclaz Express covers 418 m of vertical drop, from 2,030 m to 2,448 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 Fourclaz 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 Fourclaz 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 Fourclaz Express and how do you get there?
The valley station is in La Thuile, Valle d'Aosta, at 2,030 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 2,448 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: check the operator's website for current directions.