Vanoise Express
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The Vanoise Express is the double-decker cable car that links La Plagne with Les Arcs ski resorts in the Alps, acting as a vital link in the Paradiski area. It is the only double-decker cable car in the world that has a capacity of over 200 people.
Built by Compagnie des Alpes in time for the '03-'04 season, the lift stretches 1,800 meters, takes 4 minutes to cross, and cost over 15 million Euros. It was officially opened in December 2003.
As a result of safety inspections in December 2007 the operators have announced that this lift will be shut for the rest of the 2007/2008 season as repairs cannot be undertaken until the spring. This closure has effectively shut down Paradiski for the season.
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