FAQs

When do the ski lifts open and close?

The lifts are open from 30 March to 3 November 2024.

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What are the opening and closing times?

The basket gondola (two-seater) and the chairlift (two-seater) are open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with the last return journey from the top station at 5:00 p.m. (the timetable varies according to season).

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How long does the trip with the basket gondola and chairlift take?

The first section in a two-seater basket gondola covers two kilometres and takes 22 minutes. The next section in a two-seater chairlift covers one kilometre and lasts for 10 minutes.

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How many people can travel in the gondola and the chairlift?

The gondola and the chairlift both accommodate two people. Children under 1.20 m tall must be accompanied by an adult.

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Can one take a dog onto the gondola and chairlift?

You can take dogs with a muzzle onto the lifts; these are supplied at the ticket office.

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Can one take bikes on the lifts?

Bicycles are not allowed on the ski lifts.

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Can one buy tickets online?

Tickets cannot currently be purchased online, but only at the ticket office at the departure point of the Prada Costabella cable car.

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What altitude do we get to on arrival?

The first section in the two-seater gondola starts from Prada (1,000 m above sea level) and arrives at Ortigaretta (1,550 m above sea level).

The second section in the two-seater chairlift starts from Ortigaretta and finishes at Fiori del Baldo Refuge/Rifugio Fiori del Baldo (1,850 m above sea level).

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Are there any mountain huts at the top?

There are four mountain huts at the top:

  • Mondini - Baito Turri Refuge/Rifugio Mondini - Baito Turri
  • Fiori del Baldo Refuge/Rifugio Fiori del Baldo
  • Chierego Alpine Refuge/Rifugio Alpino Chierego
  • Telegraph ‘Gaetano Barana’ Alpine/Rifugio Alpino Telegrafo "Gaetano Barana"
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Where can one park?

There is a large, free (unsupervised) outdoor car park at the Prada Costabella cableway station of departure, with 123 parking spaces plus 3 for disabled drivers. While the cable cars and buses are running, it is also possible to park a camper van in the designated area near the ATV bus stop.

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