The open-basket cableway design is one of the last of its kind in Italy, offering no physical enclosure between passengers and the drop below.
The cableway ascends directly to the Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo, where the ceremonial Ceri machines are stored for most of the year.
Mount Ingino, the destination of the ride, serves as the backdrop for the world's largest Christmas tree, an illumination display formed by lights on the mountain slope.
The Funivia Colle Eletto is a unique aerial cableway system connecting the historic center of Gubbio to the summit of Mount Ingino. The transport system utilizes iconic, birdcage-style open metal baskets that accommodate two standing passengers each. The transit covers an elevation gain of approximately 450 meters from the base station near the medieval town walls to the mountaintop. At the summit, passengers arrive directly adjacent to the Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo, which houses the remains of the city's patron saint. The journey provides a panoramic bird's-eye view of the city's terracotta roofs and the surrounding Apennine landscape. As of mid-2026, the facility remains an active functional link for both pilgrims and tourists visiting the sanctuary. The descent offers a distinct perspective of the steep limestone cliffside and the town's dense architectural layout.
Looking downward from the basket toward the city center or outward toward the mountain peak during the final approach.
Hold personal belongings, especially hats and cameras, firmly as the baskets are open-air with no safety glass.
If you are prone to vertigo, consider the walking path as an alternative, as the cableway involves an exposed ascent.
Check the weather conditions before ascending, as high winds occasionally trigger temporary service suspensions.
Do not attempt to sit on the floor of the basket or move excessively during the transit, as the small metal structures are sensitive to shifts in weight.
Operations are subject to suspension during high winds or adverse weather conditions.
