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Construction on a new, futuristic-looking Doppelmayr gondola that connects the town of Campitello to the ski slopes in the resort-dense Val di Fassa, Italy, is underway.<\/p>\n
Renderings of the upper and lower terminals show sleek structures cloaked in metal and glass. The tri-cable (that’s three cables overhead instead of one), gondola replaces an aging, 40-year-old predecessor.<\/p>\n
According to a release shared by Doppelmayr, the historic tramway, which only had an hourly capacity of approximately 1,000 passengers, created long queues of skiers. That prompted the replacement.<\/p>\n
The updated model features 22 cabins and, in its initial phase, will be able to carry approximately 2,177 passengers per hour with the possibility of expanding to 2,812 passengers per hour in the future.<\/p>\n
The installation will have several bells and whistles, like a fully automated cabin wash system, heated seats in the cabins, and an adjustable layout that can make room for bicycles, paragliders, and other action sports equipment. Some cabins are even equipped to carry hang gliders.<\/p>\n
Other features include intercoms, lighted cabins, and information monitors. Large glass windows will provide panoramic views of the surrounding Dolomites.<\/p>\n
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