Gondola · Etna Sud · Sicilia
Funivia Rifugio Sapienza - Montagnola
Funivia Rifugio Sapienza - Montagnola is a gondola in Etna Sud, Sicilia. It links the valley station at 1,934 m with the top station at 2,493 m. The line measures 1,888 m and covers 559 m of vertical drop. The ride takes about 6 minutes. Declared capacity is 2,000 people per hour. It has been in service since 2021.
- Length
- 1,888 m
- Vertical drop
- 559 m
- Top station
- 2,493 m
- Hourly capacity
- 2,000 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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Etna Sud · Autumn 2026
23 Sept - 30 Nov 2026
Hours: 8:30-16:45 (last ride down 17:15)
The operator publishes no calendar: it states daily service, weather and technical needs permitting. 23 September is the date we checked, and 30 November is only the end of this site's autumn window, not an operator date.
Source: funiviaetna.com · checked on 23 September 2026
This is not live status: check the official site before you go up.
Technical data
Length 1,888 m · Vertical drop 559 m · Average gradient 30%
Gondola Funivia Rifugio Sapienza - Montagnola, Valley station 1,934 m, Top station 2,493 m, Length 1,888 m, Vertical drop 559 m, Average gradient 30%.
- Lift type
- Gondola
- Length
- 1,888 m
- Vertical drop
- 559 m
- Valley station
- 1,934 m
- Top station
- 2,493 m
- Average gradient
- 30%
- Hourly capacity
- 2,000 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 6
- Ride time
- 6 min
- Year built
- 2021
Lift data: OpenStreetMap (ODbL), updated on 23 August 2026. Report a correction
Map and route
Weather at the top station
Other lifts in Etna Sud
- sciovia Piccolo Rifugio - Montagnola Drag lift · 2,582 m
- sciovia Piano dell'Omino - Piccolo Rifugio Drag lift · 2,485 m
- sciovia Piano dell'Omino - Capannina Drag lift · 2,310 m
- Seggiovia Monti Silvestri - Capannina Chairlift · 2,146 m
Frequently asked questions
How long is Funivia Rifugio Sapienza - Montagnola?
The line measures 1,888 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 559 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on Funivia Rifugio Sapienza - Montagnola?
The ride takes about 6 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does Funivia Rifugio Sapienza - Montagnola cover?
Funivia Rifugio Sapienza - Montagnola covers 559 m of vertical drop, from 1,934 m to 2,493 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 Funivia Rifugio Sapienza - Montagnola carry?
Declared capacity is 2,000 people per hour, with 6 seats per vehicle. The figure is the maximum theoretical throughput of the lift, not the passengers actually carried.
Who built Funivia Rifugio Sapienza - Montagnola and when?
It has been in service since 2021. The data comes from the lift's OpenStreetMap tags: if you have the official technical sheet, please send it to us.
When is Funivia Rifugio Sapienza - Montagnola open?
Opening times follow the lift calendar of Etna Sud: 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 Funivia Rifugio Sapienza - Montagnola and how do you get there?
The valley station is in Etna Sud, Sicilia, at 1,934 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 2,493 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: check the operator's website for current directions.