After power failure
240 skiers evacuated due to chairlift breakdown
Around 240 skiers were temporarily stranded in the French Alps on Tuesday due to a faulty chairlift.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen According to the authorities in the Hautes-Alpes department, a chairlift at the Superdévoluy station was blocked at around 1 p.m. due to a power failure.
"Due to a power failure to the motors, the Festoure chairlift at the Superdévoluy ski station is not working," read the statement.
Helicopter in action
A helicopter was also used during the subsequent evacuation.
According to the prefecture, the rescue of the 240 skiers was completed in the late afternoon.
The Dévoluy ski resort is located at an altitude of 1500 to 2500 meters between Gap and Grenoble. In addition to the Superdévoluy station, there is also the La Joue du Loup station.
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