Gondola · Champoluc · Valle d'Aosta
Crest - Alpe Ostafa III
Crest - Alpe Ostafa III (gondola) serves Champoluc, Valle d'Aosta. The line measures 1,344 m and covers 439 m of vertical drop. The valley station is at 1,994 m. The top station is at 2,433 m. The ride takes about 5 minutes. Declared capacity is 2,800 people per hour. Manufacturer and year built are not recorded in the open data we use.
- Length
- 1,344 m
- Vertical drop
- 439 m
- Top station
- 2,433 m
- Hourly capacity
- 2,800 p/h
Photos
Photos published under a free licence by Wikimedia Commons, geolocated within 500 metres of the lift.
Openings by the official calendar
Today's status is worked out in your browser: the published periods are below.
Published periods
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Crest - Alpe Ostafa gondola · Summer 2026
11 Jul - 30 Aug 2026
Extra days: 4 Jul, 5 Jul
Hours: 8:15-13:00, 14:15-17:30
Source: monterosaski.eu · checked on 23 September 2026
This is not live status: check the official site before you go up.
Technical data
Length 1,344 m · Vertical drop 439 m · Average gradient 33%
Gondola Crest - Alpe Ostafa III, Valley station 1,994 m, Top station 2,433 m, Length 1,344 m, Vertical drop 439 m, Average gradient 33%.
- Lift type
- Gondola
- Length
- 1,344 m
- Vertical drop
- 439 m
- Valley station
- 1,994 m
- Top station
- 2,433 m
- Average gradient
- 33%
- Hourly capacity
- 2,800 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 8
- Ride time
- 5 min
- Bike transport
Lift data: OpenStreetMap (ODbL), updated on 23 August 2026. Report a correction
Map and route
Weather at the top station
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- Alpe Mandria Chairlift · 2,425 m
- Lago Ciarcerio - Belvedere Chairlift · 2,368 m
- Antagnod - Pian Pera Chairlift · 2,315 m
- Stafal - Gabiet Gondola · 2,303 m
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Crest - Alpe Ostafa III?
The line measures 1,344 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 439 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on Crest - Alpe Ostafa III?
The ride takes about 5 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does Crest - Alpe Ostafa III cover?
Crest - Alpe Ostafa III covers 439 m of vertical drop, from 1,994 m to 2,433 m. Altitudes come from OpenStreetMap and the Open-Meteo elevation model, so they can vary by a few metres.
How many people per hour does Crest - Alpe Ostafa III carry?
Declared capacity is 2,800 people per hour, with 8 seats per vehicle. The figure is the maximum theoretical throughput of the lift, not the passengers actually carried.
When is Crest - Alpe Ostafa III open?
Opening times follow the lift calendar of Champoluc: usually December to April, with a summer season from June to September where it is offered. Dates change every year and are published by the lift operator.
Where is Crest - Alpe Ostafa III and how do you get there?
The valley station is in Champoluc, Valle d'Aosta, at 1,994 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 2,433 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: check the operator's website for current directions.