Drag lift · Etna Sud · Sicilia
sciovia Piano dell'Omino - Piccolo Rifugio
In Etna Sud, Sicilia, sciovia Piano dell'Omino - Piccolo Rifugio (drag lift) climbs from 2,310 m to 2,485 m over a line of 652 m, with 175 m of vertical drop. Declared capacity reaches 900 people per hour. The ride takes about 5.3 minutes. The lift entered service in 2009.
- Length
- 652 m
- Vertical drop
- 175 m
- Top station
- 2,485 m
- Hourly capacity
- 900 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.
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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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 652 m · Vertical drop 175 m · Average gradient 27%
Drag lift sciovia Piano dell'Omino - Piccolo Rifugio, Valley station 2,310 m, Top station 2,485 m, Length 652 m, Vertical drop 175 m, Average gradient 27%.
- Lift type
- Drag lift
- Length
- 652 m
- Vertical drop
- 175 m
- Valley station
- 2,310 m
- Top station
- 2,485 m
- Average gradient
- 27%
- Hourly capacity
- 900 p/h
- Ride time
- 5.33 min
- Year built
- 2009
Lift data: OpenStreetMap (ODbL), updated on 23 August 2026. Report a correction
Map and route
Weather at the top station
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- Funivia Rifugio Sapienza - Montagnola Gondola · 2,493 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 sciovia Piano dell'Omino - Piccolo Rifugio?
The line measures 652 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 175 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on sciovia Piano dell'Omino - Piccolo Rifugio?
The ride takes about 5.3 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does sciovia Piano dell'Omino - Piccolo Rifugio cover?
sciovia Piano dell'Omino - Piccolo Rifugio covers 175 m of vertical drop, from 2,310 m to 2,485 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 sciovia Piano dell'Omino - Piccolo Rifugio carry?
Declared capacity is 900 people per hour. The figure is the maximum theoretical throughput of the lift, not the passengers actually carried.
Who built sciovia Piano dell'Omino - Piccolo Rifugio and when?
It has been in service since 2009. The data comes from the lift's OpenStreetMap tags: if you have the official technical sheet, please send it to us.
When is sciovia Piano dell'Omino - Piccolo Rifugio 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 sciovia Piano dell'Omino - Piccolo Rifugio and how do you get there?
The valley station is in Etna Sud, Sicilia, at 2,310 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 2,485 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: check the operator's website for current directions.