Mondovì Funicular, Funicular in Mondovì, Piedmont, Italy

The Mondovì Funicular is a funicular railway in Mondovì, Piedmont, Italy, linking the lower Breo district with the upper Piazza district. It runs on a 544.6-metre track with a 137-metre height difference and a maximum gradient of 260 per mille. The two cars travel in 141 seconds, and the line operates on the classic "va e vieni" shuttle system.

The line opened on 12 October 1886, designed by engineer Alessandro Ferretti, after the project was approved in 1885. A serious accident the following year led to rebuilding with water counterweight traction and the Abt braking system. Electric operation began on 24 December 1926, and after closure on 31 December 1975 the rebuilt line reopened on 16 December 2006.

The funicular connects Breo, the lower commercial district, with Piazza, the upper quarter. Its 1886 opening made it the pivot of an integrated transport system, thanks to its proximity to Mondovì Breo station and the Mondovì–San Michele tramway. The 2006 cars were built by Carvatech with styling by Giugiaro.

The journey is brief and straightforward, making it accessible for visitors with limited time or mobility concerns. Service runs frequently throughout the day, so off-peak times offer a more comfortable ride without crowds.

The 2006 rebuild was carried out by a consortium led by Doppelmayr, with Carvatech building the two cars to a design by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The line runs on a 544.6-metre track with a 137-metre height difference and a gradient reaching 260 per mille, covered in 141 seconds.