Prato Nevoso Begins Construction on Northwest Italy's First Eight-Seat Chairlift

Prato Nevoso in the Ligurian Alps of northwest Italy has started construction on a new eight-seat high-speed detachable chairlift. The lift will be the Piedmont region’s first eight-seater and will serve the Conca area near the village. It is expected to operate fully in the 2026–27 season. The chairlift will include a bubble for wind protection, a “magic carpet” loading zone, and detachable design for easier loading and unloading. It will be 1,120 meters long with a ride time of about four minutes and 10 seconds. The project replaces the Blu four-seater used since 2000, with Blu’s components relocated to the Gavo Valley near Mondolè to open new terrain. The chairlift is part of a €60 million investment plan from 2026 to 2028, including snowmaking upgrades, a new water reservoir, beginner area conveyor lifts, expanded summer activities, a year-round alpine coaster, and hospitality improvements.

"Prato Nevoso, located in the Ligurian Alps of Northwest Italy, has begun construction on its new eight-seat chairlift. The high-speed detachable chairlift will be the Piedmont region's first eight-seater as resorts across the area are modernizing infrastructure. The chairlift will serve the resort's Conca area near the village, and it is expected to be fully operational for the 2026-27 season."

"The new chairlift will have modern, state-of-the-art features: a bubble for wind protection, a "magic carpet" loading zone, and a detachable design for convenient loading and unloading. The high-speed chairlift will be 1,120 meters (3,675 feet) long with a ride time of approximately four minutes and 10 seconds."

"The new chairlift will replace Blu, a four-seater that has been in use since 2000. The old lift's components will be relocated to the Gavo Valley near the peak of Mondolè, where it will be put back into service to allow Prato Nevoso to open new terrain."

"Along with the new chairlift, the plan includes snowmaking upgrades "that will allow the slopes to become fully operational in approximately 36 hours." A new water reservoir will be added in the Cudano area to support the system. The plan also includes relocating the old Blu chairlift to Mondolè, bringing new terrain with it. Additionally, Prato Nevoso plans to open new beginner areas with new conveyor lifts."

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