Gondola · Santa Caterina Valfurva · Lombardia
Plaghera - Sobretta - Vallalpe
Plaghera - Sobretta - Vallalpe is a gondola in Santa Caterina Valfurva, Lombardia. It links the base station at 2,123 m with the top station at 2,651 m. The line measures 1,895 m and covers 528 m of vertical drop. The ride takes about 6 minutes. Declared capacity is 1,600 people per hour. The lift was built by LEITNER. It has been in service since 2004.
- Length
- 1,895 m
- Vertical drop
- 528 m
- Top station
- 2,651 m
- Hourly capacity
- 1,600 p/h
Technical data
Length 1,895 m · Vertical drop 528 m · Average gradient 28%
Gondola Plaghera - Sobretta - Vallalpe, Base station 2,123 m, Top station 2,651 m, Length 1,895 m, Vertical drop 528 m, Average gradient 28%.
- Lift type
- Gondola
- Length
- 1,895 m
- Vertical drop
- 528 m
- Base station
- 2,123 m
- Top station
- 2,651 m
- Average gradient
- 28%
- Hourly capacity
- 1,600 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 8
- Ride time
- 6 min
- Manufacturer
- LEITNER
- Year built
- 2004
- Bubble cover
Lift data: OpenStreetMap (ODbL), updated on 23 August 2026. Report a correction
Map and route
Weather at the top station
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- Nuova Paradiso Chairlift · 2,215 m
- Tresero Drag lift · 2,131 m
- Santa Caterina - Plaghera Gondola · 2,123 m
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Plaghera - Sobretta - Vallalpe?
The line measures 1,895 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 528 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on Plaghera - Sobretta - Vallalpe?
The ride takes about 6 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does Plaghera - Sobretta - Vallalpe cover?
Plaghera - Sobretta - Vallalpe covers 528 m of vertical drop, from 2,123 m to 2,651 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 Plaghera - Sobretta - Vallalpe carry?
Declared capacity is 1,600 people per hour, with 8 seats per vehicle. The figure is the maximum theoretical throughput of the lift, not the passengers actually carried.
Who built Plaghera - Sobretta - Vallalpe and when?
The lift was built by LEITNER. It has been in service since 2004. The data comes from the OpenStreetMap tags of the lift: if you have the official technical sheet, let us know.
When is Plaghera - Sobretta - Vallalpe open?
Opening times follow the lift calendar of Santa Caterina Valfurva: 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 Plaghera - Sobretta - Vallalpe and how do you get there?
The base station is in Santa Caterina Valfurva, Lombardia, at 2,123 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 2,651 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: current directions are on the operator site.