San Pellegrino Terme funicular, Mountain funicular in San Pellegrino Terme, Italy

The San Pellegrino Terme funicular connects the village with Vetta station over a track of about 720 meters with a steep gradient reaching 55 degrees. Small carriages carry passengers up and down on a regular schedule throughout the day.

The funicular opened in 1909 and was designed by engineer Villoresi to carry visitors to the thermal baths. After decades of service it closed in 1989, then underwent major restoration work before reopening in 2022.

The funicular once served as the main way to reach the thermal springs and the elegant Grand Hotel at the top. It still represents a link between the busy village below and the refined resort area above.

The line runs from San Pellegrino Terme up to the Vetta at 654 m, covering 720 m with a gradient of 41 to 55 percent. Since reopening on 15 July 2022 it has been managed by Azienda Trasporti Bergamo, and the intermediate stops at La Botta, Paradiso and Aplecchio were suppressed. The whole route is lit until the daily closure.

The line originally had three intermediate stops: the crossing point at La Botta, plus Paradiso and Aplecchio. All were suppressed with the 2022 reopening. The 34 kW three-phase motor built by Ceretti e Tanfani is now displayed as a museum piece in the park beside the upper station.