Visited Dursey in 2008 to take the cable car accross to the island, only to find it was out of action. Returned in 2009, same result, hoping for better luck in 2010.

At the last visit, the new cable car was sitting in the corner of the car park waiting to be installed. There were a group of council workers replacing the main cables, which it seems were found to be fraying, when they came to install the new car. One of the fellows suggested there might have been some doubt as to whether the council would have gone to the expense of replacing these cables had they not already got a new car. I have some great photos of the new cables being installed, very lucky, as they had only arrived the previous day.

For those interested the following information about the car is displayed on the cable barn:

The cable-car was built in 1969. It carries 6 persons and takes
15 minutes for return trip.

Islanders, animals and cargo get first preferance.
When the cable-car is busy the operator will tell you what time you can return from the island.
The cars you see on the island were taken there by fishing boats.

There are approx. 6 people living on the island.
The last trip leaves 15 minutes before closing times.
Bookings cannot be taken for cable-car
No bicycles allowed

Return trip   Adults 4Euro   Children 1Euro

If you want details of times PM me.

What happened to the old car? It's in a field along the road surrounded by a menagerie of ducks, geese, chickens peacocks etc.

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