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 valley 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.
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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Breuil-Cervinia, Plateau Rosa · Summer 2026
4 May - 6 Sept 2026
Summer lift season.
Official sources disagree: The regional PDF planned summer skiing on the Plateau Rosa until 6 September, but on 23 August cervinia.it reported it suspended from 1 August; today it only shows "summer ski: closed". The dates apply to the lifts, not the slopes.
Source: cervinia.it · checked on 23 September 2026
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Valtournenche, Salette gondola · Summer 2026
27 Jun - 6 Sept 2026
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Source: lovevda.it · checked on 23 September 2026
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Breuil-Cervinia · Winter 2026/27
24 Oct 2026 - 2 May 2027
Matterhorn Alpine Crossing to Zermatt closed for maintenance until 23 October 2026 and from 7 January to 26 February 2027 (dedicated page on cervinia.it).
Official sources disagree: Closing: the same official page gives 2 May 2027 in the season box and 5 May 2027 in the banner. We show the more cautious date.
Source: cervinia.it · checked on 23 September 2026
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Valtournenche · Winter 2026/27
28 Nov 2026 - 25 Apr 2027
Source: cervinia.it · checked on 23 September 2026
This is not live status: check the official site before you go up.
Technical data
Length 1,174 m · Vertical drop 216 m · Average gradient 18%
Chairlift Gran Sometta, Valley 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
- Valley 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
Other lifts in Breuil-Cervinia
- Plateau Breithorn Drag lift · 3,882 m
- Plateau Rosa 2 Drag lift · 3,707 m
- Funivia del Plateau Rosa Cable car · 3,453 m
- Bontadini Chairlift · 3,322 m
- Lago Goillet Chairlift · 3,076 m
- Fornet Chairlift · 3,040 m
- Pancheron Chairlift · 2,928 m
- Bec Carré Chairlift · 2,908 m
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 valley 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: check the operator's website for current directions.