Surface lift Ghirone in Campo Blenio
1-person Surface lift Ghirone
AI Abstract
With a length of 534 meters and a vertical rise of 151 meters, the Ghirone cable car, a 1-person Surface lift model, in Campo Blenio (Ticino) connected the stations at 1230 m and 1381 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1965 by Städeli and was permanently decommissioned in 1996 without being replaced.
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| Location | Campo Blenio |
| Name | Ghirone |
| Type | 1-SLE (SUMF-E1) |
| Operating Time | 1965 - 1996 |
| Manufacturer | Städeli |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Ticino
- Location: Campo Blenio
- Name: Ghirone
- Type: 1-SLE
- Operating Time: 1965-1996
- Year of construction: 1965
- Manufacturer: Städeli
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1230 m
- Difference in altitude: 151 m
- Length: 534 m
- Capacity: 600 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Ghirone?
The Ghirone ropeway is a 1-person Surface lift in Campo Blenio and connects the valley station at 1230 m to the mountain station at 1381 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Ghirone ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Ghirone ropeway is 600 people per hour.
When was the Ghirone ropeway constructed?
The Ghirone ropeway was constructed in 1965.
Where is the Ghirone ropeway located?
The Ghirone ropeway is operating in Campo Blenio (Switzerland).
How long is the Ghirone ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Ghirone ropeway is 534 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Ghirone ropeway?
The Ghirone ropeway covers an elevation gain of 151 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Ghirone ropeway?
The Ghirone ropeway was constructed by the company Städeli.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1230 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1381 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 151 | m |
| Length | 534 | m |
| Capacity | 600 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.5608 N / 8.94479 E, Top station 46.56309 N / 8.95042 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
