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On Sunday 30 August 2026, Téléverbier invites you to experience a deeply moving moment as it pays tribute to one of its most iconic installations: the Verbier–Savoleyres gondola lift, which entered service in 1970.
After more than 55 years of service, this historic lift is set to operate its final day of service, before making way for the future Esserts–Savoleyres combined chairlift. Whether you learnt to ski at Savoleyres, shared countless trips up the mountain with your family, or simply enjoyed the charm of these famous cable cars, this day will be an opportunity to relive precious memories and celebrate an important chapter in Verbier’s history.
From 8.30 am | Savoleyres station
- Complimentary coffee and croissants to get the day’s celebrations off to a good start.
From 11.00 am | Savoleyres Terrace
- Complimentary Valaisan platter and raclette
- Live music
- Souvenir shop
- Tributes and personal accounts
From 3.00 pm
- The final descent: a symbolic moment to bid farewell to this lift that has carried generations of skiers, hikers and mountain lovers.
- The final descent: a symbolic moment to bid farewell to this lift, which has carried generations of skiers, hikers and mountain lovers.
A page in history is turning. Since 1970, the Verbier–Savoleyres gondola lift has played a key role in the resort’s development and left a lasting impression on thousands of visitors. Whilst its history is coming to an end, a new adventure is beginning with the construction of the new Esserts–Savoleyres mixed-use cable car, which will provide a modern, more comfortable and accessible link, whilst keeping alive the spirit of this iconic area.
Téléverbier would like to extend its warmest thanks to Verbier Tourisme and La Tzoumaz Tourisme, partners in this day of commemoration.
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