Experience an exiting trip on one of the steepest funicular of the world with a 87.8% maximum gradient and 786 m of difference in altidude between the departure and arrival station. Lago Ritom guesthouse is easely accessible in only 15 minutes walking distance from the funicular arrival station.

View from the top station in south direction.

The mid station is located next to Altanca village, on the famous hiking trail of Strada Alta (www.stradaalta.ch). The funicular stops upon request.

From Airolo village you can reach the funicular mid station in approx. 2 walking hours following the yellow sign strada alta.

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Funicular mid station in Altanca

The departure station of the funicular is located in Piotta; exit the highway at "Quinto", then drive in the direction of Piotta following the sign "Funicolare Ritom".

For more information please visit: www.ritom.ch

Trip Piotta-Piora (going up)

08.35 / 09.10 / 09.50 / 10.30 / 11.15 / 12.15 / 13.15
/ 14.15 / 15.15 / 16.00 / 16.40 / 17.20 / 18.10*

* Not available in October

Please double-check this time table with the one of the funicular's web site www.ritom.ch.

From Mai until October, Monday through Sunday
Trip lasts 12 Minutes

Trip Piora-Piotta (going down)

08.50 / 09.30 / 10.10 / 10.50 / 11.30 / 12.30 /
13.30 / 14.30 / 15.35 / 16.20 / 17.00 / 17.50 / 18.30*

* Not available in October

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