What to do · Gran Sasso
Gran Sasso cable car, from Fonte Cerreto to Campo Imperatore
Information
- Duration
- 2 h 30
- Season
- All year, with stops for maintenance between seasons
- Who it's for
- Everyone
What it is
The cable car links Fonte Cerreto, at about 1,125 m and a few minutes from the Assergi exit of the A24, with the Campo Imperatore esplanade, at 2,128 m: 3 km in about 7 minutes. Below there is a large car park. At the top are the hotel where Mussolini was held in 1943, the alpine botanical garden, the observatory and the start of the paths to the Rifugio Duca degli Abruzzi and the Corno Grande.
Before you go
In winter it is the only way to reach the western part of the plateau, because the road closes with snow, and on ski days long queues form. Between seasons it stops for maintenance, and in 2025 it was closed for several months to replace the cables. Check that it is running and the day's hours before going up; we have not found fares published by the operator, so ask the price at the ticket office.
Tips
- Go up early in summer Clouds form over the peaks in mid-morning.
- You see more by car If it is summer, go up by cable car and come down another day by car across the plateau: they are two different landscapes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the journey take?
About 7 minutes to cover 1,000 m of ascent.
Does it run in winter?
Yes, it is the access to the Campo Imperatore ski slopes. Between seasons it stops for maintenance.
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