Monte Baldo at a glance
Monte Baldo is the long mountain ridge above the east shore. It stretches about 40 kilometres along the lake and across the provinces of Trento and Verona. The highest summit is Cima Valdritta at 2,218 metres, and the difference between the palm trees at the shore and the pines on the heights is more than 2,000 metres.
The cable car from Malcesine is the easy way up. It runs in two stages, with a change at San Michele, and the second cabin turns slowly as it climbs so that everyone sees the whole lake. Prices below are for adults in 2026.
Season and opening dates 2026/27
The cable car has a long break in late autumn. Plan around these dates.
Summer season
The cable car runs from 4 April to 1 November 2026. The first ride up leaves at 8:15 and the last ride up leaves at 18:00, with the last ride down at 18:45. Cabins leave at least every 30 minutes from 8:30, depending on the weather.
Autumn hours
From 5 October the last ride up is at 16:00 and the last ride down at 16:45. Arrive in the morning so you have time at the top before the last ride down.
Maintenance break
The cable car is closed for maintenance from 2 November to 25 December 2026. No rides run during that time.
Winter season
The winter season runs from 26 December 2026 to 21 February 2027. Check the operating hours for those weeks before you travel.
Tours and day trips around Monte Baldo
Boat trips, wine tastings, day trips to Verona and Gardaland tickets, with live prices and availability.
Cable car prices 2026
Full price applies to those born in 2011 or earlier. Juniors are born in 2012 or later. Online prices are in brackets.
| Ticket | Adult | Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Malcesine to Monte Baldo, return | €30 (€28) | €18 (€16) |
| Malcesine to Monte Baldo, one way | €22 (€20) | €15 (€13) |
| Malcesine to San Michele, return | €12 (€10) | €10 (€8) |
| Malcesine to San Michele, one way | €8 (€6) | €7 (€5) |
Children
Children up to 1.20 metres travel free. You must still collect a free ticket from the desk, which serves as insurance.
Discounts
A €3 reduction on the adult return ticket brings it to €27 for holders of the Garda promotion card or an ATV bus pass. It applies only at the valley station.
Dogs, bikes and paragliders
A dog costs €10, or €8 online. A mountain bike with rider is €30 one way, and a paraglider with pilot is €21 one way. Bike places are limited to 24 an hour. The bike runs leave at 8:25, 8:55, 14:15 and 15:15, with two more at 16:15 and 17:15 until 4 October.
Groups
Groups of 20 adults or more pay €20 each.
Getting to the valley station
The lower station is in Malcesine on the east shore. An underground car park at the station has 170 spaces. The town is 66 minutes by car from Peschiera and 81 minutes from Verona airport, without traffic.
Without a car, take a bus along the east shore or a ferry in season. The Lake Garda ferries stop in Malcesine until 1 November 2026. The Malcesine page covers the old town and the castle, which is worth an hour before or after the ride.
Walking and exploring at the top
The ridge is a hiking area, so dress for the mountain, not the beach.
Paths and weather
Marked walking paths start at the top station. The weather can change quickly, so carry a layer even in summer. Dogs must stay on a lead, and cycling is not allowed on meadows or footpaths.
Lifts on the ridge
The Prada and Costabella lifts reach above 1,850 metres. A summer bus, line 470, runs from Garda through Costermano to San Zeno di Montagna. The BusWalk&Bike service ran from 8 June to 9 September 2026.
Prà Alpesina chairlift
This lift is on the Trentino side. The walk to it from Tratto Spino takes about 30 minutes.
A day on Monte Baldo
Take an early cabin up so that you have the whole morning at the top. In October the last ride down is at 16:45, which leaves several hours on the ridge. Walk one of the marked paths, have lunch and plan your descent with the last ride in mind.
Allow time in Malcesine too. The castle is open daily until 31 October 2026, then only at weekends in November from 10:30 to 17:00, and daily from 5 December to 6 January. The adult ticket was €7 in 2025.
Plan the rest of your trip
Weather, sights and places to stay near the mountain.
Monte Baldo cable car: frequently asked questions
How much is the Monte Baldo cable car?
A return ticket from Malcesine costs €30 for adults in 2026, or €28 online. A one-way ticket is €22, or €20 online. Junior return tickets cost €18, or €16 online.
How long does the ride take?
The ride from Malcesine to the top station at Tratto Spino takes about 20 minutes, including the change at San Michele.
Is the cable car open in winter?
It is closed for maintenance from 2 November to 25 December 2026. The winter season then runs from 26 December 2026 to 21 February 2027.
Do I need to book in advance?
Booking is not required. An online ticket is €2 cheaper than one bought at the desk.
Can I take a dog or a pushchair?
Dogs are allowed for a €10 ticket, or €8 online. For a pushchair, ask at the ticket desk when you buy your tickets.