Chairlift · Madesimo · Lombardia
Lago Azzurro
In Madesimo, Lombardia, Lago Azzurro (chairlift) climbs from 1,532 m to 1,950 m over a line of 1,572 m, with 418 m of vertical drop. Each vehicle carries 4 people. Declared capacity reaches 2,400 people per hour. The ride takes about 6 minutes. The manufacturer is Doppelmayr. The lift entered service in 2002.
- Length
- 1,572 m
- Vertical drop
- 418 m
- Top station
- 1,950 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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Madesimo - Larici gondola · Summer 2026
4 Jul - 6 Sept 2026
Extra days: 20 Jun, 21 Jun, 27 Jun, 28 Jun
Hours: 9:30-17:45
Source: valtellina.it · checked on 23 September 2026
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Sky Express funicular Campodolcino - Motta · Summer 2026
1 Aug - 30 Aug 2026
Extra days: 25 Jul, 26 Jul
Source: valtellina.it · checked on 23 September 2026
This is not live status: check the official site before you go up.
Technical data
Length 1,572 m · Vertical drop 418 m · Average gradient 27%
Chairlift Lago Azzurro, Valley station 1,532 m, Top station 1,950 m, Length 1,572 m, Vertical drop 418 m, Average gradient 27%.
- Lift type
- Chairlift
- Length
- 1,572 m
- Vertical drop
- 418 m
- Valley station
- 1,532 m
- Top station
- 1,950 m
- Average gradient
- 27%
- Hourly capacity
- 2,400 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 4
- Ride time
- 6 min
- Manufacturer
- Doppelmayr
- Year built
- 2002
- Bubble cover
Lift data: OpenStreetMap (ODbL), updated on 23 August 2026. Report a correction
Map and route
Weather at the top station
Other lifts in Madesimo
- Serenissima Chairlift · 2,200 m
- Colmenetta Est Chairlift · 2,130 m
- Cima Sole Chairlift · 2,106 m
- Motta Chairlift · 1,949 m
- Montalto Chairlift · 1,883 m
- Baby Park Larici Magic carpet · 1,876 m
- Larici Gondola · 1,865 m
- Palù Chairlift · 1,759 m
Frequently asked questions
How long is Lago Azzurro?
The line measures 1,572 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 418 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on Lago Azzurro?
The ride takes about 6 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does Lago Azzurro cover?
Lago Azzurro covers 418 m of vertical drop, from 1,532 m to 1,950 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 Lago Azzurro carry?
Declared capacity is 2,400 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 Lago Azzurro and when?
The lift was built by Doppelmayr. It has been in service since 2002. The data comes from the lift's OpenStreetMap tags: if you have the official technical sheet, please send it to us.
When is Lago Azzurro open?
Opening times follow the lift calendar of Madesimo: 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 Lago Azzurro and how do you get there?
The valley station is in Madesimo, Lombardia, at 1,532 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 1,950 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: check the operator's website for current directions.