The historic Lake Maggiore cable car

From Laveno Mombello, one of the most picturesque tourist towns on the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore, the summit of Sasso del Ferro (1,100 m) is reached by a two-seat cable car. The ascent takes about 16 minutes and offers panoramic views of the lake, the Alps, the Pre-Alps, and the Po Valley. The area is accessible only by cable car and is an ideal destination for day trips and stays in nature.

Services at the summit:

• Bar with 100 seats
• Restaurant serving local cuisine (200 seats)
• Children’s playground
• Accommodation facility with 14 rooms (up to 56 beds), all with private bathrooms, TV, and panoramic terraces
• Panoramic hall for events, weddings, meetings, and banquets

Additional activities and services:

• Hang gliding and paragliding
• Downhill and MTB trails
• Hiking paths of varying difficulty levels
• Nearby agritourisms and local producers
• Ayurvedic and lymphatic drainage massages (by reservation)
• Occasional events with live music and karaoke

Connections:

• The ferry terminal for Lake Maggiore is within walking distance
• The railway station provides connections to Lombardy and Switzerland

Timetables and conditions:

• Seasonal openings with winter closures (varying by period)
• Different operating hours on weekdays, weekends, and public holidays
• Possible changes due to weather conditions

Main fares:

• Adults round trip: €12.00
• Adults one-way: €8.50
• Reduced fares (children, groups, and affiliated categories): from €6.00 to €8.50
• Family fares: dedicated rates for parents and children
• Discounted resident fares: from €4.50 to €5.50
• Sports activities: €18.00 (adult daily ticket)
• Sports equipment surcharge: from €3.50
• Dogs: €3.50
• Annual pass: €150.00

Weather conditions may cause changes in operating hours and service availability.