Chairlift Cardada-Cimetta in Locarno
2-person Chairlift Cardada-Cimetta
AI Abstract
The Cardada-Cimetta cable car, a 2-person Chairlift model located in Locarno (Ticino), was built in 1955 and connected the valley station at 1333 m with the mountain station at 1647 m above sea level. The length was 911 meters, and the elevation difference was 314 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Carlevaro-Savio and was decommissioned in 1999 and replaced by a successor.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Locarno (Cardada) |
| Name | Cardada-Cimetta |
| Type | 2-SBK (LUMK-S2) |
| Operating Time | 1955 - 1999 |
| Manufacturer | Carlevaro-Savio |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Ticino
- Location: Locarno (Cardada)
- Name: Cardada-Cimetta
- Type: 2-SBK
- Operating Time: 1955-1999
- Year of construction: 1955
- Manufacturer: Carlevaro-Savio
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1333 m
- Difference in altitude: 314 m
- Length: 911 m
- Capacity: 200 P/h
- Speed: 3 m/s
- Number of towers: 8
- Number of carriers: 19
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Tensioning terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Cardada-Cimetta?
The Cardada-Cimetta ropeway is a 2-person Chairlift in Locarno and connects the valley station at 1333 m to the mountain station at 1647 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Cardada-Cimetta ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Cardada-Cimetta ropeway is 200 people per hour.
When was the Cardada-Cimetta ropeway constructed?
The Cardada-Cimetta ropeway was constructed in 1955.
Where is the Cardada-Cimetta ropeway located?
The Cardada-Cimetta ropeway is operating in Locarno (Switzerland).
How long is the Cardada-Cimetta ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Cardada-Cimetta ropeway is 911 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Cardada-Cimetta ropeway?
The Cardada-Cimetta ropeway covers an elevation gain of 314 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Cardada-Cimetta ropeway?
The Cardada-Cimetta ropeway was constructed by the company Carlevaro-Savio.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1333 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1647 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 314 | m |
| Length | 911 | m |
| Capacity | 200 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 3 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 8 | |
| Number of carriers | 19 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Top station | |
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| Electronics manufacturer | ||
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.19366 N / 8.78462 E, Top station 46.20094 N / 8.78934 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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