Cable car · Val Gardena · Trentino Alto Adige
Piz Sella
Piz Sella (cable car) serves Val Gardena, Trentino Alto Adige. The line measures 1,612 m and covers 418 m of vertical drop. The base station is at 1,783 m. The top station is at 2,201 m. The ride takes about 3 minutes. Declared capacity is 1,200 people per hour. Manufacturer and year built are not recorded in the open data we use.
- Length
- 1,612 m
- Vertical drop
- 418 m
- Top station
- 2,201 m
- Hourly capacity
- 1,200 p/h
Technical data
Length 1,612 m · Vertical drop 418 m · Average gradient 26%
Cable car Piz Sella, Base station 1,783 m, Top station 2,201 m, Length 1,612 m, Vertical drop 418 m, Average gradient 26%.
- Lift type
- Cable car
- Length
- 1,612 m
- Vertical drop
- 418 m
- Base station
- 1,783 m
- Top station
- 2,201 m
- Average gradient
- 26%
- Hourly capacity
- 1,200 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 100
- Ride time
- 3 min
Lift data: OpenStreetMap (ODbL), updated on 23 August 2026. Report a correction
Map and route
Weather at the top station
Other lifts in Val Gardena
- Cabinovia Forcella del Sassolungo Gondola · 2,737 m
- Fermeda Chairlift · 2,497 m
- Catores Chairlift · 2,477 m
- Furnes - Seceda Cable car · 2,433 m
- Col Rodella Gondola · 2,392 m
- Norei - 5 Dita Chairlift · 2,388 m
- Sasso Levante Chairlift · 2,387 m
- Salei Chairlift · 2,382 m
Frequently asked questions
How long is Piz Sella?
The line measures 1,612 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 418 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on Piz Sella?
The ride takes about 3 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does Piz Sella cover?
Piz Sella covers 418 m of vertical drop, from 1,783 m to 2,201 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 Piz Sella carry?
Declared capacity is 1,200 people per hour, with 100 seats per vehicle. The figure is the maximum theoretical throughput of the lift, not the passengers actually carried.
When is Piz Sella open?
Opening times follow the lift calendar of Val Gardena: 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 Piz Sella and how do you get there?
The base station is in Val Gardena, Trentino Alto Adige, at 1,783 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 2,201 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: current directions are on the operator site.