Role of cable transport in the management and development of the mountain areas
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AGH Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza
Wydział Inżynierii Mechanicznej i Robotyki
Katedra Transportu Linowego, Poland
Publication date: 2013-12-31
Geomatics, Landmanagement and Landscape 2013;(4)
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Cable transport has been used for a long time to move people in difficult terrain, mostly mountainous. Since the beginning of the 20th century, this means of transport is inextricably linked
to mountain tourism, especially skiing. Cable cars and ski lifts have become the only means of
transport for skiers in ski resorts.
The article describes the development of cable transport in mountain areas and the benefits that
followed. It also presents two examples of ski resorts, which had a significant contribution to
development of tourism and skiing in mountain areas.