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France: Ski resorts invested 555M euros in 2025
In 2025, French ski resorts committed 555 million euros in investments, according to the annual survey by Montagne Leaders magazine in partnership with Atout France and Domaines Skiables de France, as reported by Planetski.
USA: Upgrades for the upcoming season
Some ski resorts in the U.S. have announced upgrades planned for upcoming seasons, according to the media outlet Ski Area Management.
New cable car at Levi Ski Resort
Levi Ski Resort in Finland continues its long-term investment program. This year, it focuses on increasing lift capacity on the south slopes, aiming to enhance the area’s functionality. The new Sunny Express chairlift will boost capacity and speed up access to the main pistes.
Ski Boom in Central Asia
Winter tourism is taking off across Central Asia. In Kazakhstan, a new mountain cluster is planned, Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Too Resort is under full construction, while Uzbekistan boosts skiing with support from France. Additionally, Eurasia forms a partnership with Grandvalira Andorra.
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Boost your Business in the mountains
For eight years, the Mountain Network Summit connects cable car & alpine tourism professionals. In 2026, participants can expect industry-relevant keynotes from the fields of Investments, Spas, and Tunnel Construction. Bonus: interactive format for sharing experiences and mutual support.
Drones for Inspection and Monitoring
"Drone Revolution" for the Industry: Spearheaded by snow lance manufacturer BÄCHLER, the startup SCARA captures has adapted a drone specifically for alpine operations. It autonomously inspects mountain infrastructure, monitors slopes, or assists in rescue missions. The potential applications seem limitless.
Spanish ski resorts are investing heavily
With Astún and Alto Campoo, two Spanish ski resorts are investing heavily in their infrastructure: new cable cars, slopes, snow groomers, and beginner areas are to be acquired or implemented. The details.
How ropeways can harness solar power
In Bolivia’s administrative center, La Paz, the “Mi Teleférico” сable car network is taking another step toward sustainability: while the cabins are already equipped with solar panels, the operator is now working on a model for generating its own renewable energy. The challenges and opportunities involved affect not only “Mi Teleférico” but many other cable car operators as well. Which aspects are particularly important, and what solutions are being implemented?
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Turkey: cable car as an alternative connection to the fortress
In the Turkish city of Konya, restoration work on the historic Gevale Castle (Gevale Kalesi) is nearing completion. Local authorities aim to develop the site into an attractive destination for both domestic and international visitors – including a cable car. Here are the details of the project.
Netherlands: cable car to the outlet center?
The city of Roermond is facing problems with traffic congestion: due to its location directly on the border with Germany, it attracts many visitors, especially because of the outlet center, where designer goods can be bought at low prices. A politician has suggested building a cable car as a possible solution.
Industry Trade Fair Highlights Urban Cable Cars
As part of Mountain Planet - the international trade fair for mountain tourism held in Grenoble, France - urban cable cars were also a key topic on the agenda. The "City Cable Car Solutions 3CS" conference brought together five compelling speakers and around 70 participants. Here is a first look at the event.
Bus, Train, Ropeway: Comparison of Accident Numbers and Injuries
A new study by the Technical University of Munich compares the safety of urban means of transport and provides concrete figures. An overview of the results.
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Plose Cable Car: Bressanone advances planning
The Plose cable car project, which is planned to connect the Italian town of Bressanone with the Plose mountain range, is undergoing significant changes. The route over the town has been drastically reduced, and some originally planned sections have been dropped. Here are the details.
Digital Nudging: How do you get people to be sustainably mobile?
Digital nudging motivates people to use more sustainable mobility options, such as switching from the car to cycling or public transport, or walking. The focus is on “soft interventions” that can be implemented digitally and work without restrictions or bans. A free handbook from Salzburg Research provides concrete recommendations for action and ideas for transport operators, authorities, and institutions.
Urban Cable Cars: Potential- and barrier factores
The Munich metropolitan area, home to approximately 1.5 million residents, is heavily influenced by commuter traffic. At the same time, there are deficiencies in tangential cross-connections within the public transport network. What factors speak for or against implementing an urban cable car?
Urban ropeways: From concept to implementation
Urban infrastructure projects require solid preparation and planning, yet for ropeways in particular, this is often ignored. Ideas are frequently presented to the public without first verifying which mobility needs are actually being met and what the impact of these improvements will be. The successfully implemented “Câble C1“ project near Paris demonstrates how to do it right.
