Chairlift · Etna Sud · Sicilia
Seggiovia Monti Silvestri - Capannina
In Etna Sud, Sicilia, Seggiovia Monti Silvestri - Capannina (chairlift) climbs from 1,944 m to 2,146 m over a line of 879 m, with 202 m of vertical drop. Each vehicle carries 2 people. Declared capacity reaches 1,200 people per hour. The ride takes about 8.17 minutes. The lift entered service in 2005.
- Length
- 879 m
- Vertical drop
- 202 m
- Top station
- 2,146 m
- Hourly capacity
- 1,200 p/h
Photos
Photos published under a free licence by Wikimedia Commons, geolocated within 500 metres of the lift.
Technical data
Length 879 m · Vertical drop 202 m · Average gradient 23%
Chairlift Seggiovia Monti Silvestri - Capannina, Base station 1,944 m, Top station 2,146 m, Length 879 m, Vertical drop 202 m, Average gradient 23%.
- Lift type
- Chairlift
- Length
- 879 m
- Vertical drop
- 202 m
- Base station
- 1,944 m
- Top station
- 2,146 m
- Average gradient
- 23%
- Hourly capacity
- 1,200 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 2
- Ride time
- 8.17 min
- 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 Seggiovia Monti Silvestri - Capannina?
The line measures 879 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 202 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on Seggiovia Monti Silvestri - Capannina?
The ride takes about 8.17 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does Seggiovia Monti Silvestri - Capannina cover?
Seggiovia Monti Silvestri - Capannina covers 202 m of vertical drop, from 1,944 m to 2,146 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 Seggiovia Monti Silvestri - Capannina carry?
Declared capacity is 1,200 people per hour, with 2 seats per vehicle. The figure is the maximum theoretical throughput of the lift, not the passengers actually carried.
Who built Seggiovia Monti Silvestri - Capannina and when?
It has been in service since 2005. The data comes from the OpenStreetMap tags of the lift: if you have the official technical sheet, let us know.
When is Seggiovia Monti Silvestri - Capannina open?
Opening times follow the lift calendar of Etna Sud: 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 Seggiovia Monti Silvestri - Capannina and how do you get there?
The base station is in Etna Sud, Sicilia, at 1,944 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 2,146 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: current directions are on the operator site.