A new “RopeTwin” aerial tramway in Fidaz for transporting milk

In the Swiss municipality of Flims in the canton of Graubünden, the existing so‑called “milk cableway”, which is around 50 years old, is currently being replaced by a new aerial tramway built by us. The route leads from the district of Fidaz up to Flimserstein, a high plateau north of Flims.

The main purpose of this aerial tramway will continue to be the transport of milk: up to 650 liters are transported down to the valley twice a day. However, from May to October, the ropeway also carries passengers up to the high plateau.

The new ropeway will consist of two 8-seater cabins, designed by Design Studio F. A. Porsche, which will transport up to 70 passengers per hour. The journey takes around seven minutes – with magnificent views of the mountains.

The pre‑assembled main components have long been installed, and the rope has been pulled. Until the completion of the installation, the project remains highly dependent on weather conditions and requires particular care and flexibility to ensure that safety and quality standards are met at all times.

If everything goes according to plan, the new Fidaz milk cableway will go into operation in May – as one of the first RopeTwin projects from Bartholet in Switzerland. A real pioneering project that combines technology, alpine farming and tourism.