Passo Rolle has Plans for a chairlift to Baita Segantini

Plans to reconstruct a chairlift to Baita Segantini, one of the most iconic and picturesque sites in the Dolomites, are officially taking shape.

The Castellazzo company has submitted a new proposal, dubbed the "Segantini 2.0" project, to the Province. The initiative is currently undergoing a formal Environmental Impact Assessment review process to determine its viability.

Reviving a Historic Route

The proposed project involves building a four-seater, fixed-grip chairlift stretching over one kilometer in length. The new lift would connect Passo Rolle directly to Baita Segantini, largely retracing the path of a historic predecessor.

The original lift on the site—famed for being one of the last single-seater chairlifts in the region—has been decommissioned for over 20 years. The "Segantini 2.0" project aims to modernize this corridor to meet contemporary standards.

Operational Details & Traffic Relief

If approved, the new infrastructure is designed to serve both winter sports enthusiasts and sightseers by improving the local logistics:

• Transit Capacity: The system will feature a transport capacity of 650 people per hour.

• Travel Time: Passengers will be able to reach the Baita Segantini destination in approximately ten minutes.

• Environmental & Traffic Relief: By providing an aerial transit alternative, the chairlift is expected to significantly reduce vehicle and pedestrian traffic on the local forest road.

Expanding the Ski Area

In addition to the lift itself, the project includes the restoration of an approximately 820-meter ski slope. This trail will partially overlap with the historic, legacy Segantini slope. The goal of reviving the run is to expand the current skiable area and create a seamless, easier connection to the existing Castellazzo chairlift.

Because the development sits in a highly sensitive ecological zone, environmental scrutiny will be rigorous. The affected area falls directly within the borders of the Paneveggio-Pale di San Martino Natural Park and is protected under the European Union's Natura 2000 network. The ongoing environmental review will dictate whether the project can move forward into the construction phase.