Chairlift · Breuil-Cervinia · Valle d'Aosta
Gran Sometta
Gran Sometta (chairlift) serves Breuil-Cervinia, Valle d'Aosta. The line measures 1,174 m and covers 216 m of vertical drop. The base station is at 2,869 m. The top station is at 3,085 m. The ride takes about 4 minutes. Declared capacity is 2,400 people per hour. Manufacturer and year built are not recorded in the open data we use.
- Length
- 1,174 m
- Vertical drop
- 216 m
- Top station
- 3,085 m
- Hourly capacity
- 2,400 p/h
Photos
Photos published under a free licence by Wikimedia Commons, geolocated within 500 metres of the lift.
Technical data
Length 1,174 m · Vertical drop 216 m · Average gradient 18%
Chairlift Gran Sometta, Base station 2,869 m, Top station 3,085 m, Length 1,174 m, Vertical drop 216 m, Average gradient 18%.
- Lift type
- Chairlift
- Length
- 1,174 m
- Vertical drop
- 216 m
- Base station
- 2,869 m
- Top station
- 3,085 m
- Average gradient
- 18%
- Hourly capacity
- 2,400 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 6
- Ride time
- 4 min
- Bubble cover
- Heated seats
Lift data: OpenStreetMap (ODbL), updated on 23 August 2026. Report a correction
Map and route
Weather at the top station
Season and opening times
- open in summer
- 4 May 2026 - 6 September 2026
- Inverno 2026/27
- 24 October 2026 - 2 May 2027
www.cervinia.it · 23 August 2026
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- Bontadini Chairlift · 3,322 m
- Lago Goillet Chairlift · 3,076 m
- Fornet Chairlift · 3,040 m
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Gran Sometta?
The line measures 1,174 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 216 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on Gran Sometta?
The ride takes about 4 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does Gran Sometta cover?
Gran Sometta covers 216 m of vertical drop, from 2,869 m to 3,085 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 Gran Sometta carry?
Declared capacity is 2,400 people per hour, with 6 seats per vehicle. The figure is the maximum theoretical throughput of the lift, not the passengers actually carried.
When is Gran Sometta open?
Opening times follow the lift calendar of Breuil-Cervinia: 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 Gran Sometta and how do you get there?
The base station is in Breuil-Cervinia, Valle d'Aosta, at 2,869 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 3,085 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: current directions are on the operator site.