View behind the scenes photos of the Pic du Midi tram!
At the end of each season, the Pic du Midi maintenance and operations team conducts a thorough inspection of each lift. We followed technicians behind the scenes of the Pic du Midi aerial tram. View photos of the hidden aspects of their profession…
July 31 2015
Ski lift rescue
Equipment preparation
The Pic du Midi lift company has a workshop where they store all of their maintenance and repair equipment.
Jean inspects his gear on a regular basis. With no margin for error, he has to be ready to intervene, whatever the situation.
Inspecting all electrical systems
Verifying the distribution board.
Inspecting the counterweight wells
Verifying the tram's braking systems
For this operation, technicians position themselves on the cables above the loading station. They conduct a pull-test to verify the clamp pressure of the braking system.
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