Isola 2000 in the French Alps is 90km from Nice.

The Isola 2000 ski area in the southern French Alps is opening a new six-seat chairlift this winter, thanks to investment from the local Alpes-Maritimes Council.

The new lift, named La Valette, travels 1,905m (6,248ft) and rises 500 vertical metres (1640 vertical feet).

The lift is supposed to improve skier flow on the slopes, reduce bottle necks, and provide a more comfortable lift up the mountain. The skier flow on the route increases to 3,200 passengers per hour thanks to the carrying capacity of the chairlift, which has a top speed of six metres (20ft) per second.

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