Chairlift · Valmalenco · Lombardia
Bocchel del Torno
In Valmalenco, Lombardia, Bocchel del Torno (chairlift) climbs from 2,033 m to 2,368 m over a line of 1,286 m, with 335 m of vertical drop. Each vehicle carries 4 people. Declared capacity reaches 1,800 people per hour. The ride takes about 5 minutes. The manufacturer is LEITNER. The lift entered service in 2005.
- Length
- 1,286 m
- Vertical drop
- 335 m
- Top station
- 2,368 m
- Hourly capacity
- 1,800 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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Chiesa in Valmalenco · Summer 2026
3 Jul - 6 Sept 2026
Hours: 9:20-12:00, 13:20-17:40
Summer season ended on 6 September. The operator announces a few extraordinary cable car openings in October, dates not yet published.
Source: valtellina.it · checked on 23 September 2026
This is not live status: check the official site before you go up.
Technical data
Length 1,286 m · Vertical drop 335 m · Average gradient 26%
Chairlift Bocchel del Torno, Valley station 2,033 m, Top station 2,368 m, Length 1,286 m, Vertical drop 335 m, Average gradient 26%.
- Lift type
- Chairlift
- Length
- 1,286 m
- Vertical drop
- 335 m
- Valley station
- 2,033 m
- Top station
- 2,368 m
- Average gradient
- 26%
- Hourly capacity
- 1,800 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 4
- Ride time
- 5 min
- Manufacturer
- LEITNER
- Year built
- 2005
Lift data: OpenStreetMap (ODbL), updated on 23 August 2026. Report a correction
Map and route
Weather at the top station
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Bocchel del Torno?
The line measures 1,286 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 335 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on Bocchel del Torno?
The ride takes about 5 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does Bocchel del Torno cover?
Bocchel del Torno covers 335 m of vertical drop, from 2,033 m to 2,368 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 Bocchel del Torno carry?
Declared capacity is 1,800 people per hour, with 4 seats per vehicle. The figure is the maximum theoretical throughput of the lift, not the passengers actually carried.
Who built Bocchel del Torno and when?
The lift was built by LEITNER. It has been in service since 2005. The data comes from the lift's OpenStreetMap tags: if you have the official technical sheet, please send it to us.
When is Bocchel del Torno open?
Opening times follow the lift calendar of Valmalenco: 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 Bocchel del Torno and how do you get there?
The valley station is in Valmalenco, Lombardia, at 2,033 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 2,368 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: check the operator's website for current directions.