The new Jas cable car Commissioning end 2026

By the end of 2026, the resort will be home to a new gondola lift to replace the Jas chairlift. Follow the progress of the work here or on our social media channels!

In addition, from spring 2026, major works will begin on the Superdévoluy valley side, which may cause some noise disturbance. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

Important

For the 2026 summer season, due to the dismantling of the Jas chairlift, the Pélourenq chairlift will be operating to take you from Superdévoluy up to an altitude of 1,860 metres.

Festoure Horizon will only be accessible from La Joue du Loup

22 July

Delivery of the cable and installation of the roof on Platform 1.

15th July

Building foundations at platform 1.

8th July

Delivery of the new cabins

1 July

Earthworks on the snow front

24 June

Construction of Station No. 1

10 June

Installation of the roof at Station No. 2.

3 June

The power unit is in place in platform 2.

27 May

Work begins on the foundations for Platform 1.

20 May

Assembly of the pylons.

12 May12 May

Initial components of Station No. 2.

Identity card for new Jas cable car

- A length of approximately 1,950 m with a vertical rise of 429 m
- An optimised line comprising 9 pylons, compared with 18 for the existing detachable chairlift system.

A provisional capacity of 1,837 passengers per hour
36 10-seater cabins
An operating speed of 7 m/s
Weight of the motor at the top station: 20 tonnes
Cable tension: approximately 60 to 70 tonnes
Station design by Sergio Pininfarina, unique in the Hautes-Alpes (05)
Wind resistance: 25 m/s
4 km of cable
Ascent time: 7 minutes (compared with 15 minutes at present)

Key benefit: improved safety for users, particularly children and beginners.

Particular signs of the device

The stations are equipped with LEITNER Premium covers
The cabins have panoramic glazing and sliding doors with a large opening of ~950 mm.
The installation’s operating speed of 7 m/s reduces the number of cabins in line. As a result, the power rating calculated for the new gondola lift’s motor has been reduced to 469 kW at the provisional flow rate (i.e. 6% less than the existing installation with a power rating of 500 kW).
By optimising the 9-tower line, we have also significantly reduced the costs of servicing, checking and maintaining the line structures.
This is also the case for the detachable attachments and the vehicles, with 36 cabins at the provisional capacity compared with 104 seats for the existing installation.