Cardada-Cimetta - How to get there

How to reach Locarno

Locarno can comfortably be reached by train. The train station is very close to where the funicular up the mountain departs. You can reach Locarno by car as well.

Section 1: Locarno to Orselina

You'll start your trip at an altitude of 200 m. From the train station, turn left into the Via della Stazione. After 150 m you'll see the funicular station on your right, after crossing the canal. Take the funicular up to the last stop: Orselina Funicolare, at 378 m.

Alternatively you can take a scenic walk from Locarno to the Madonna del Sasso church. Then proceed 5 more minutes to reach Orselina.

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Section 2: Orselina to Cardada

In Orselina, you'll walk to the cable car station in less than a minute. Take the cable car to Cardada at 1,332 m.

Section 3: Cardada to Cimetta

Turn right as you leave the cable car station at Cardada and walk to the chairlift station. This easy walk across forestry terrain takes about 5 minutes. Take the chairlift up to Cimetta and walk to the observation platform at 1,671 m. This is another 5-minute walk.

Dates of operation

• Section 1, Locarno-Orselina: operates all year.
• Section 2, Orselina-Cardada: operates all year, except for a maintenance break from 7 November 2023 until mid- to late December.
• Section 3, Cardada-Cimetta: operates daily from 13 March to 5 November 2023 and operates on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from mid- or late December to early or mid-March.