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150 Skiers Trapped on the Ranfoilly Chairlift in Les Gets on Monday

Chair lift still out of operation after the mechanical failure

featured in News & Reviews Author Ellie Mahoney, Morzine Editor Updated

Around 150 people were trapped when the Ranfoilly chair broke down on Monday, thanks to a faulty gearbox.

Rescue teams were called in to rescue the people trapped, which took around and hour and a half.

The chair remains out of operation until the part can be replaced.