Aerial Tramway Orino-Ponterio in Malvaglia
4-person Aerial Tramway Orino-Ponterio
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| Location | Malvaglia |
| Name | Orino-Ponterio |
| Type | 4-LPB (LPBF-K4) |
| Operating Time | 1933 - 1959 |
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| Status |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Ticino
- Location: Malvaglia
- Name: Orino-Ponterio
- Type: 4-LPB
- Operating Time: 1933-1959
- Year of construction: 1933
- Status: Dismantled without replacement
- Capacity: 40 P/h
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: No
Last update: 10.12.2025 11:34 (Updated by angelo251065)
Frequently asked questions
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Orino-Ponterio ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Orino-Ponterio ropeway is 40 people per hour.
When was the Orino-Ponterio ropeway constructed?
The Orino-Ponterio ropeway was constructed in 1933.
Where is the Orino-Ponterio ropeway located?
The Orino-Ponterio ropeway is operating in Malvaglia (Switzerland).
Technical data
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| Capacity | 40 | P/h |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | No | |
| Remarks | None | |
Chronicle
The installation replaces the following ropeway(s)
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The installation was previously located in the following place
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4-person Aerial Tramway Orino-Ponterio
After dismantling, the installation was set up again at the following location
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The installation was replaced by the following ropeway(s)
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Photos of this ropeway
Currently there are no photos of this ropeway available in the gallery.
Videos of this ropeway
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 46.41182 N / 8.98082 E, Top station 46.41207 N / 8.9906 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
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Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
