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3-S Pardatschgrat A2
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Take the 3-S-Pardatschgratbahn A2 cable car up to Ischgl’s mountains

Speed and comfort in lofty heights

There are lots of different ways to make memories at Silvretta Arena. One of them is to hop on the 3-S-Pardatschgratbahn A2 cable car that has been taking avid skiers and snowboarders from the valley up to Ischgl’s picturesque mountain world since 2014.

The cable car’s state-of-the-art Taris cabins boast heated seats and space for up to 28 passengers. It only takes the tricable gondola lift eight minutes to cover the 1,251 vertical metres up Pardatschgrat. By the way: The “3-S” in the name refers to the cable car’s tricable design, which makes it extremely safe even in strong winds. A safe and comfortable way to get up the mountains!

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The mountain station

Tradition meets modernity

The mountain station of Pardatschgratbahn cable car is located to the east of Pardorama mountain restaurant, creating a perfect blend of traditional and modern architecture.
The cable car’s unique geographical location required innovative construction methods. To prepare for potential ground subsidence, the mountain station was built to rest on several individual foundations. Using heavy-duty hydraulic lifts, these foundations can be adjusted at any time. In addition, the mountain station was anchored about 140 backwards with the help of ropes. This great technical feat ensures the stability and durability of this one-of-a-kind mountain station

Down in the valley

The valley station

Spacious infrastructure section

The infrastructure section – comprising a ski depot, ticket counter and sports shop – and the cable car section are connected by bridges. In addition, all floors can be reached with state-of-the-art lifts and escalators.
The modern infrastructure section boasts a spacious ski depot, ski rental facilities and a well-equipped sports shop. The ticket counter with a sheltered waiting area is connected to the upper floor, where the cable car itself can be accessed. In 2015, the “Prenner” pedestrian underpass from the valley station to the ski bus terminal was built.

3-s pardatschgratbahn

Good to know

Key facts about the cable car

Powerful & modern

The tricable gondola lift is powered by four engines with a nominal power of 1,880 kW. The result: a state-of-the-art cable car with a record-breaking performance.

  • The valley station of Pardatschgratbahn cable car is located in Ischgl at 1,365 metres above sea level.
  • The mountain station is located at 2,616 metres above sea level.
  • The cable car covers a total distance of 3,424 metres and an altitude difference of 1,251 metres.
  • The 3-S-Pardatschgratbahn A2 cable car transports 2,800 passengers per hour.

A look back

From 4-seater cable car to tricable gondola lift

Continuous development

In 1973, Austria’s first monocable gondola lift was opened: Pardatschgratbahn cable car. It offered space for four passengers per cabin and transported up to 800 passengers per hour to the top in a total of 17.10 minutes and at a speed of 3.5 metres per second.
In 2014, this important entry point into Ischgl ski resort was replaced by the new 3-S-Pardatschgratbahn cable car, which now runs directly from the eastern town centre up to Pardatschgrat without a middle station.
Good to know: While the first section of the cable car no longer exists, the second section from 1990 is still in use. Pardoramabahn F2 cable car takes you up to slopes number 4 and 5, providing an excellent choice for winter sports enthusiasts who can’t get enough of Ischgl’s stunning slopes.

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