Overhaul of the Tasso Monte Crucio–CAMIGLIATELLO Cable Car
Twentieth year General Overhaul of the VC01 “Tasso – Monte Curcio” Cable Car Completed as part of the 2022–2024 Three-Year Public Works Program, the twenty-year overhaul of the VC01 “Tasso – Monte Curcio” cable car, located in Camigliatello Silano, within the Municipality of Spezzano della Sila and the heart of the Sila National Park, was successfully carried out to bring the system into compliance with current safety and regulatory standards and to guarantee its efficiency and reliability for the next five years.
The intervention included comprehensive structural and mechanical inspections on both civil structures and metal works, as well as the revision and replacement of mechanical and electrical components. The braking system was fully updated, and non-destructive testing (NDT) was performed to verify the integrity of critical parts. A major milestone was the replacement of the carrying-hauling rope, ensuring continued performance and safety in line with industry standards. In addition, all necessary adjustments required by the Operating and Maintenance Manuals were implemented, including the integration of new technical specifications. To support these works, a complete set of technical and project documentation was developed, including technical reports, control plans, photographic surveys, and risk assessments (covering fire, landslides, and avalanches), along with updated operational manuals. The intervention was formally approved by the Operations Director, confirming its suitability to ensure safe and continuous service for the next five years — a key achievement in preserving vital public transport infrastructure within one of Italy’s most iconic natural areas.
