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.
Technical data
Length 1,572 m · Vertical drop 418 m · Average gradient 27%
Chairlift Lago Azzurro, Base 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
- Base 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
Season and opening times
- open in summer
- 4 July 2026 - 6 September 2026
www.valtellina.it · 23 August 2026
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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 OpenStreetMap tags of the lift: if you have the official technical sheet, let us know.
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 base 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: current directions are on the operator site.