Chairlift · Arabba · Veneto
Padon
Padon (chairlift) serves Arabba, Veneto. The line measures 2,380 m and covers 724 m of vertical drop. The valley station is at 1,692 m. The top station is at 2,416 m. The ride takes about 8.8 minutes. Declared capacity is 2,000 people per hour. Manufacturer and year built are not recorded in the open data we use.
- Length
- 2,380 m
- Vertical drop
- 724 m
- Top station
- 2,416 m
- Hourly capacity
- 2,000 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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Funivia Marmolada (Malga Ciapela - Punta Rocca) · Summer 2026
12 Jun - 27 Sept 2026
Hours: first ascent 9:00, last descent 16:30
Source: funiviemarmolada.com · checked on 23 September 2026
This is not live status: check the official site before you go up.
Technical data
Length 2,380 m · Vertical drop 724 m · Average gradient 30%
Chairlift Padon, Valley station 1,692 m, Top station 2,416 m, Length 2,380 m, Vertical drop 724 m, Average gradient 30%.
- Lift type
- Chairlift
- Length
- 2,380 m
- Vertical drop
- 724 m
- Valley station
- 1,692 m
- Top station
- 2,416 m
- Average gradient
- 30%
- Hourly capacity
- 2,000 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 4
- Ride time
- 8.83 min
- Detachable grip
- Bubble cover
- Bike transport
Lift data: OpenStreetMap (ODbL), updated on 23 August 2026. Report a correction
Map and route
Weather at the top station
Other lifts in Arabba
- Serauta - Punta Rocca Cable car · 3,215 m
- Sass Pordoi Cable car · 2,919 m
- Coston d’Antermoja - Serauta Cable car · 2,871 m
- Vallon Chairlift · 2,521 m
- Funifor Arabba - Portavescovo Cable car · 2,455 m
- Sass Becè Chairlift · 2,398 m
- Lezuo Gondola · 2,392 m
- Antercrëp Chairlift · 2,390 m
Frequently asked questions
How long is Padon?
The line measures 2,380 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 724 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on Padon?
The ride takes about 8.8 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does Padon cover?
Padon covers 724 m of vertical drop, from 1,692 m to 2,416 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 Padon carry?
Declared capacity is 2,000 people per hour, with 4 seats per vehicle. The figure is the maximum theoretical throughput of the lift, not the passengers actually carried.
When is Padon open?
Opening times follow the lift calendar of Arabba: 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 Padon and how do you get there?
The valley station is in Arabba, Veneto, at 1,692 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 2,416 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: check the operator's website for current directions.