Surface lift Cimetta in Locarno
2-person Surface lift Cimetta
AI Abstract
With a length of 339 meters and a vertical rise of 70 meters, the Cimetta cable car, a 2-person Surface lift model, in Locarno (Ticino) connected the stations at 1600 m and 1670 m above sea level. The cable car was built in 1966 by Garaventa and was permanently decommissioned in 2019 without being replaced.
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Locarno (Cardada) |
| Name | Cimetta |
| Type | 2-SLE (SUMF-E2) |
| Operating Time | 1966 - 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Garaventa |
| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Ticino
- Location: Locarno (Cardada)
- Name: Cimetta
- Type: 2-SLE
- Operating Time: 1966-2019
- Year of construction: 1966
- Manufacturer: Garaventa
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 1600 m
- Difference in altitude: 70 m
- Length: 339 m
- Capacity: 800 P/h
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Tensioning terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Doppelmayr
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Cimetta?
The Cimetta ropeway is a 2-person Surface lift in Locarno and connects the valley station at 1600 m to the mountain station at 1670 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Cimetta ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Cimetta ropeway is 800 people per hour.
When was the Cimetta ropeway constructed?
The Cimetta ropeway was constructed in 1966.
Where is the Cimetta ropeway located?
The Cimetta ropeway is operating in Locarno (Switzerland).
How long is the Cimetta ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Cimetta ropeway is 339 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Cimetta ropeway?
The Cimetta ropeway covers an elevation gain of 70 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Cimetta ropeway?
The Cimetta ropeway was constructed by the company Garaventa.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 1600 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1670 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 70 | m |
| Length | 339 | m |
| Capacity | 800 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
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| Number of towers | ||
| Number of carriers | ||
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | Bottom station | |
| Carrier manufacturer | Doppelmayr | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.20049 N / 8.78524 E, Top station 46.20118 N / 8.79 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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