Monte Baldo cable car
Malcesine, Italy
Rotating cabins climb from the lakeshore to a ridge with the whole of Lake Garda below.
The cable car from Malcesine up Monte Baldo on Lake Garda in Italy has three stations: the valley station in Malcesine, the middle station at San Michele at about 562 m, and the upper station at Tratto Spino at 1,760 m. The ride takes less than 20 minutes. On the upper section the cabin rotates and offers a 360-degree panorama; it holds up to 75 people. The system dates from the 1960s and was completely renovated in 2002.
Walking trails of varying difficulty start at the upper station, and mountain huts and restaurants nearby invite you to stop for a meal. Nearby there is a paragliding launch site, from which several schools offer tandem flights. You can take mountain bikes up; the routes can be ridden in summer, when the provincial road is open. For views of Lake Garda, clear, calm mornings are best; it is noticeably cooler up top than by the lake. There is an underground car park with 170 spaces at the valley station. Allow at least three hours. Check operating times and maintenance closures beforehand (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Malcesine, Italy
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 45.7650, 10.8130
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Villaggio Turistico PrioriCampsite0 km from Monte Baldo cable car · 12 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
- LombardiCampsite2 km from Monte Baldo cable carTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping CampagnolaCampsite3 km from Monte Baldo cable carTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping ClaudiaCampsite3 km from Monte Baldo cable carTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping NaveneCampsite4 km from Monte Baldo cable car · 36 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping PanoramaCampsite4 km from Monte Baldo cable carTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Monte Baldo cable car?
Monte Baldo cable car is in Malcesine, Italy, at GPS 45.7650, 10.8130. It is about 6 km from Limone sul Garda.
Can you camp near Monte Baldo cable car?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Villaggio Turistico Priori, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 108 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Monte Baldo cable car?
Monte Baldo cable car is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Garda loop.
What is there to see near Monte Baldo cable car?
Places worth a stop nearby: Cascate del Varone (14 km), Sirmione (34 km), Castelvecchio Museum (39 km) and Lago di Molveno (44 km).
When is the best time to visit Monte Baldo cable car?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)