Table of Contents
- Introduction to Urban Cable Cars
- Details of the New Cable Car
- Usage and Accessibility
- Cost and Comparison
- Cable Cars in the UK
Cable cars aren't just for ski vacations – this urban cable car has recently opened just an hour from the UK and is welcoming tourists.
The next time you're in the area, bypass the Metro and take this cable car instead.
The new cable car will complete its journey in just 18 minutesCredit: AFP
The cable car in Paris spans just under three milesCredit: Alamy
A new cable car has launched in the region, and it is the longest in the area.
Named Câble C1 or the Paris Téléphérique, it stretches 4.5 km, or 2.79 miles long.
The line features 105 gondolas, each accommodating up to 10 passengers, and it is projected to serve 11,000 riders daily.
This cable car is not merely a tourist attraction; it was designed as an alternative to the Metro.
Primarily, the line will be utilized by local residents. To ride the cable car, you only need a bus ticket or a travel pass that you would also use for the Metro, costing around €2 (£1.74).
The cable car aims to connect underserved southeastern suburbs such as Créteil and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges.
While a road trip from Créteil to Villeneuve-Saint-Georges takes approximately 40 minutes, the cable car can cover the distance in just 18 minutes.
The route will soar over four municipalities in the region: Créteil, Limeil-Brévannes, Valenton, and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges.
This marks the seventh urban cable car to debut in France , with a construction cost of €138 million (around £120.8 million).
While this may seem expensive, it is considerably less than the cost of building a new Metro line.
You can also experience another cable car right here in the UK
There’s a cable car and caves combination in the heart of the UK that offers a unique experience.
The Heights of Abraham in the Dales installed the UK's first alpine-style cable car 40 years ago to transport visitors to its hilltop park.
You’ll discover scenic views, play areas, and woodland trails for you and your family to enjoy.
This innovative transport system eliminates the need to climb the steep hillside and has even inspired attractions like the Eye and the cable car at .
The journey to the summit takes you over trees, rock formations, and the river, providing stunning views of the town of below and the rolling countryside stretching as far as the eye can see.
However, the ride is just the beginning of an exciting day out in the Derbyshire Dales.
Plus, don't miss the chance to explore the 1,024-year-old medieval town with .
And be sure to check out the affordable .
Europe’s longest cable car has opened in ParisCredit: AFP
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the new cable car?
The cable car is designed primarily to connect underserved southeastern suburbs like Créteil and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, serving local residents rather than being a tourist attraction.
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