Aerial Lift Orselina-Cardada, Locarno, TI, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 46° 10.545 E 008° 47.528
32T E 483955 N 5113596
An aerial lift North of Locarno.
Waymark Code: WM9DHP
Location: Ticino, Switzerland
Date Posted: 08/06/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 11

This lift takes you from Orselina at 395 metres above sea level to Cardada at 1,340 metres above sea level in just 5 minutes.

The first lift was built in 1952 and extended in 1984. In 2000 the whole installation was completely rebuilt. The current lift was designed by star architect Mario Botta.
Type of Aerial Lift: Aerial Tramway

Is there a fee to ride this aerial lift?: Yes

If there is a fee please add the costs associated with this lift below.:
Adults: one way CHF 23 / return CHF 27 children: CHF 7 / CHF 9 65+: CHF 18 / CHF 21


Is this aerial lift primarily;: Mixed Use

Aerial Lifts Web Page:: [Web Link]

Does this lift have more than one primary boarding location?: No

If there is more than one primary loading area which one are you waymarking?: Lower Loading Area

Type of lift if described as "other" above.: Not listed

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