Gondola · Santa Caterina Valfurva · Lombardia
Santa Caterina - Plaghera
Santa Caterina - Plaghera is a gondola in Santa Caterina Valfurva, Lombardia. It links the valley station at 1,737 m with the top station at 2,123 m. The line measures 1,366 m and covers 386 m of vertical drop. The ride takes about 4 minutes. Declared capacity is 1,600 people per hour. The lift was built by LEITNER. It has been in service since 2004.
- Length
- 1,366 m
- Vertical drop
- 386 m
- Top station
- 2,123 m
- Hourly capacity
- 1,600 p/h
Openings by the official calendar
Today's status is worked out in your browser: the published periods are below.
We have no official calendar for this lift: below is the resort's, which may not apply to every lift.
Published periods
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Santa Caterina Valfurva · Summer 2026
4 Jul - 6 Sept 2026
Source: valtellina.it · checked on 23 September 2026
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Santa Caterina Valfurva · Winter 2026/27
4 Dec 2026 - 11 Apr 2027
Source: santacaterinaimpianti.it · checked on 23 September 2026
This is not live status: check the official site before you go up.
Technical data
Length 1,366 m · Vertical drop 386 m · Average gradient 28%
Gondola Santa Caterina - Plaghera, Valley station 1,737 m, Top station 2,123 m, Length 1,366 m, Vertical drop 386 m, Average gradient 28%.
- Lift type
- Gondola
- Length
- 1,366 m
- Vertical drop
- 386 m
- Valley station
- 1,737 m
- Top station
- 2,123 m
- Average gradient
- 28%
- Hourly capacity
- 1,600 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 8
- Ride time
- 4 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
Other lifts in Santa Caterina Valfurva
- Vallalpe Chairlift · 2,891 m
- Plaghera - Sobretta - Vallalpe Gondola · 2,651 m
- Sunny Valley Magic carpet · 2,644 m
- Plaghera di fuori Drag lift · 2,301 m
- Nuova Paradiso Chairlift · 2,215 m
- Tresero Drag lift · 2,131 m
- Campo Scuola Santa Caterina Magic carpet · 1,735 m
Frequently asked questions
How long is Santa Caterina - Plaghera?
The line measures 1,366 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 386 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on Santa Caterina - Plaghera?
The ride takes about 4 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does Santa Caterina - Plaghera cover?
Santa Caterina - Plaghera covers 386 m of vertical drop, from 1,737 m to 2,123 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 Santa Caterina - Plaghera 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 Santa Caterina - Plaghera and when?
The lift was built by LEITNER. It has been in service since 2004. The data comes from the lift's OpenStreetMap tags: if you have the official technical sheet, please send it to us.
When is Santa Caterina - Plaghera 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 Santa Caterina - Plaghera and how do you get there?
The valley station is in Santa Caterina Valfurva, Lombardia, at 1,737 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 2,123 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: check the operator's website for current directions.