Hi all, My husband, son and I are joining this tour. We're very excited. Thoughts about making reservations in advance for gondolas and cable cars. Are these necessary? What have folks decided to do?
Posted by
Boise, ID, USA
2416 posts
There are no advance reservations for the lifts, to the best of the my knowledge, and I've been to Lauterbrunnen, Chamonix and the Dolomites, the latter just last month. It shouldn't be a problem at all. Have fun!
Posted by
OP
4 posts
Thank you. Did you have any recommendations for particular not-to-miss gondolas/cog?
Posted by
Boise, ID, USA
2416 posts
The cog train to Wengen and then the Mannlichen lift as mentioned in the tour itinerary, is probably number one in the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
I'm guessing you'll be staying in Castelrotto in the Dolomites. From there, the Cabinovia Alpe di Siusi is the choice, with a hike on the "Hans und Paula Steger Weg," Trail #30 from Compatsch.
Posted by
Southern California
507 posts
We just returned from that tour at the end of June. The only cable car that needed advance reservations was the Aiguille du Midi, and even that one we only made a day or so ahead.
Posted by
OP
4 posts
Thanks very much, all.