San Carlo Robiei cable car, Ticino, Switzerland

Funivia San Carlo Robiei is a cable car that connects the village of San Carlo in the Val Bavona with the Robiei dam in the Swiss canton of Ticino. The cable car was built in 1965 to transport materials and workers for the construction of the dam, which is part of a hydroelectric power plant. The cable car has two sections: the first one goes from San Carlo to Alpe di Sfii, and the second one goes from Alpe di Sfii to Robiei. The total length of the cable car is 3.6 km and the elevation difference is 1,100 m. The cable car can carry up to 40 passengers per cabin and operates from May to October.
The Robiei dam is located at an altitude of 1,930 m and forms a reservoir that covers an area of 0.35 km2. The dam is 113 m high and 420 m long and can store up to 13 million cubic meters of water. The water from the reservoir is used to generate electricity at the power plant in San Carlo, which has a capacity of 105 MW. The dam also offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, such as Basodino, Cristallina and Zucchero.
Funivia San Carlo Robiei is a popular tourist attraction for visitors who want to enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility of the Robiei valley. The cable car ride offers spectacular views of the Val Bavona, which is known for its steep granite walls and waterfalls. The Robiei valley is also a starting point for many hiking trails that lead to alpine lakes, glaciers and peaks. Some of the attractions in the area include Lake Robiei, Lake Bianco, Lake Nero, Basodino Glacier and Basodino Hut.
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