Guided Tours of the Albigna Dam
Overview
Intro
The imposing Albigna Dam was built between 1955 and 1959. It is 115 m high and lies at an elevation of over 2,100 m above sea level.
A small cable car takes visitors across a deep gorge to the foot of the dam. From there, guided tours begin into the caverns of the dam.
Meeting point: 9:00 a.m. at the Pranzaira–Albigna cable car valley station
Cost: Adults CHF 12.00, children ages 6 and up CHF 6.00 (excluding cable car: adults CHF 22.00 / children ages 6 and up CHF 18.00)
Languages: German and Italian
Duration: 2 hours
Group size: min. 6 to max. 16 people
Safety: Good physical condition and a head for heights are required for participation. Adults are responsible for any children in their care.
This tour is not suitable for people with heart conditions, respiratory problems, or circulatory issues.
Sturdy footwear and warm clothing are required. Participants must strictly follow the instructions of ewz staff.
Registration: by 5:00 p.m. the day before
| Contact address |
EWZ
Bergeller Kraftwerke Val Torta 1 7603 Vicosoprano +58 319 64 14 |
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| Location |
Talstation Seilbahn Pranzaira - Albigna Strada Cantonale 208 7603 Vicosoprano Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://www.ewz.ch |
| Price |
Guided tour, including round-trip cable car ride, for adults CHF 34.00 / children ages 6 CHF 18.00
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| Opening hours |
Albigna Cable Car Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. / 1:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Event dates
- 06 October 2026
- 13 October 2026
Tel. +58 319 64 14