Aerial Tramway Monte Carasso-Mornera in Bellinzona
8-person Aerial Tramway Monte Carasso-Mornera
AI Abstract
The Monte Carasso-Mornera cable car in Bellinzona (built in 2005) spans a distance of 2730 meters, covering an elevation difference between 247 m and 1347 m. It was built by Niederberger. The maximum capacity is 32 people per hour.
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| Location | Bellinzona |
| Name | Monte Carasso-Mornera |
| Type | 8-LPB (LPBF-K8) |
| Operating Time | 2005 - To date |
| Manufacturer | Niederberger |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Ticino
- Location: Bellinzona
- Name: Monte Carasso-Mornera
- Type: 8-LPB
- Operating Time: 2005-To date
- Year of construction: 2005
- Manufacturer: Niederberger
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 247 m
- Difference in altitude: 1100 m
- Length: 2730 m
- Capacity: 32 P/h
- Travel time: 13 min
- Speed: 4 m/s
- Number of towers: 12
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Bottom station
- Carrier manufacturer: Niederberger
- Electronics manufacturer: Sisag
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Monte Carasso-Mornera?
The Monte Carasso-Mornera ropeway is a 8-person Aerial Tramway in Bellinzona and connects the valley station at 247 m to the mountain station at 1347 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Monte Carasso-Mornera ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Monte Carasso-Mornera ropeway is 32 people per hour.
When was the Monte Carasso-Mornera ropeway constructed?
The Monte Carasso-Mornera ropeway was constructed in 2005.
Where is the Monte Carasso-Mornera ropeway located?
The Monte Carasso-Mornera ropeway is operating in Bellinzona (Switzerland).
How long is the Monte Carasso-Mornera ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Monte Carasso-Mornera ropeway is 2730 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Monte Carasso-Mornera ropeway?
The Monte Carasso-Mornera ropeway covers an elevation gain of 1100 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Monte Carasso-Mornera ropeway?
The Monte Carasso-Mornera ropeway was constructed by the company Niederberger.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 247 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 1347 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 1100 | m |
| Length | 2730 | m |
| Capacity | 32 | P/h |
| Travel time | 13 | min |
| Speed | 4 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 12 | |
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Bottom station | |
| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | Niederberger | |
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Sisag | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.18938 N / 8.99752 E, Top station 46.2078 N / 8.97981 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo
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