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Questions and answers about the Col Raiser cable car

Everything you need to know about tickets, buying online, prices, opening times, getting here and summer and winter experiences at Col Raiser in Val Gardena.

Tickets +

Do I need to book my ticket online in advance? +

No. Tickets can be purchased either online or directly at the ticket office at the valley station. There is no limit on the number of tickets available.

Does an online ticket have a fixed date? +

No. Online tickets are open-date tickets and can be used on any day during the current summer season.

Can I buy my ticket online to avoid queues? +

Yes. Purchasing your ticket online may help you avoid waiting at the ticket office.

Can I use a round-trip ticket on different days? +

Yes. For example, you can travel uphill on one day and use your return trip on a later day during the same summer season.

Are tickets refundable? +

No. Purchased tickets are non-refundable. However, unused tickets remain valid until the end of the current summer season.

Can I buy a downhill ticket at the top station? +

Yes. One-way downhill tickets can be purchased directly at the mountain station.

Prices & Discounts +

Is there a group discount? +

Yes. A group rate is available for groups of 20 or more paying guests.

Does the whole group have to pay together? +

Yes. To receive the group discount, the entire payment must be made in a single transaction by one person.

Is there a discount for Alpine Club members (CAI/DAV/Alpenverein)? +

Yes. The discount is only available at the ticket office upon presentation of a valid membership card. It is not available online.

Dolomiti Supersummer & Gardena Card +

Is the Dolomiti Supersummer Card valid on the Col Raiser cable car? +

Yes. Col Raiser is part of the Dolomiti Supersummer network.

Where can I book Group Gardena Cards or Group Dolomiti Supersummer Cards? +

All group reservations are handled exclusively by the Skipass Office in Santa Cristina.

Skipass Office Santa Cristina
Via Dursan 83-85
39047 Santa Cristina Val Gardena

E-mail: skipass.scristina@gardenaseiseralm.com
Tel.: +39 0471 1632100

Parking +

Can I reserve a parking space? +

No. Parking spaces cannot be reserved.

What time should I arrive? +

We recommend arriving before 10:00 AM. On busy summer days, the main parking area usually fills up around 11:00 AM.

Can I park overnight or for several days? +

Yes. Multi-day parking is permitted. For longer stays, we recommend using Parking Area P2.

Can I park a camper van? +

Yes. Camper vans may park during the day. Camping and overnight stays in the parking area are not permitted.

Can I pay with Telepass? +

No. Our parking facilities are currently not connected to the Telepass system.

Shuttle & Public Transport +

Is there a shuttle service? +

Yes. A free shuttle bus operates continuously from the Maciaconi parking area to the Col Raiser valley station between 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM.

Is the shuttle available in the afternoon? +

No. The shuttle only operates in the morning. In the afternoon, you can either use the public bus service or walk back to the Maciaconi parking area (approximately 15 minutes).

Hiking +

How long does it take to hike to the Seceda ridgeline? +

The hike from the Col Raiser mountain station to the Seceda ridgeline takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Are the hiking trails well marked? +

Yes. All main hiking trails are clearly signposted.

Can I buy a downhill ticket after my hike? +

Yes. Downhill tickets can be purchased directly at the mountain station.

Operating Hours +

What are the operating hours during the summer season? +

Operating hours vary throughout the season:

22 May – 13 June: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
14 June – 13 September: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
14 September – 11 October: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
12 October – 1 November: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Do I need to reserve a place on the cable car? +

No. Reservations are not required.

Accessibility +

Can I use the cable car with a walking frame? +

Yes. Foldable walking frames can be transported without any problem. Our staff will be happy to assist you during boarding and disembarking.

Dogs +

Are dogs allowed on the cable car? +

Yes. Dogs are welcome on the Col Raiser cable car. A separate ticket is required.

Lost & Found +

I lost an item. What should I do? +

Please contact us with a detailed description of the lost item, along with the approximate date and time it was lost. If it is found, we will contact you as soon as possible.

Invoices +

Can I request an invoice for my ticket? +

For individual tickets, a physical ticket and fiscal receipt are normally issued. In exceptional cases, an invoice can be issued after prior arrangement at the ticket office.

Other Questions +

Is the Fermeda chairlift included in the Col Raiser ticket? +

No. The Fermeda chairlift is not included in the Col Raiser ticket and requires a separate ticket.

Can I leave my car while doing a multi-day hut hike? +

Yes. Multi-day parking is permitted. We recommend using Parking Area P2 for longer stays.

Can I reach the Col Raiser cable car directly from Santa Cristina? +

Yes. The valley station is located on the border between Selva di Val Gardena and Santa Cristina. It can be reached easily by car, public bus, or via the free shuttle service from the Maciaconi parking area.