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The world’s first high-altitude cable car roof terrace is now open to transport skiers and snowboarders up the mountain in Tignes, France.
This exciting new attraction starts at the Tignes funicular station at a height of 6,900-feet (2,100-meters). The cable cars lead up to the Grande Motte Glacier, which is at an altitude of just under 10,000-feet (3,032-meters).
The views from these cabins are stunning, offering guests a unique 360-degree view of one of the most beautiful scenes of the French Alps. From the cabins, you have unrivalled views of the famous Mont Blanc, the Cime de Bellecôte and the Aiguille de la Grande Sassière.
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Designed in Switzerland by Garaventa AG, it is equipped with state-of-the-art comfort and safety technologies. The new cable car is part of a global investment project called Altitude Experiences whose budget for ski projects is up to almost $20-million.
Whilst not the first cable car with roof terraces, this one is unique as it is the largest high altitude version. It was designed in such a way that it can withstand the weather at a height of over almost 10,000-feet (3,000-meters).
As well as simply sitting back to enjoy the views, the attraction aims to be educational too. There will be materials for information about the unique environment and ecosystem inside the Vanoise national park and Tignes-Champagny nature reserve in the Alps.
