Monte Brè funicular

The first section links the stops of Cassarate and Suvigliana and is only 196 metres (643 ft) long.

At Suvigliana passengers must cross the road to reach the lower station of the second, and significantly longer, section.

This section is 1,403 metres (4,603 ft) long, and is very sinuous with further intermediate stops of Albonago, Aldesago and Brè Villaggio.

The other two are the Monte San Salvatore funicular, which ascends Monte San Salvatore on the opposite side of the city, and the Lugano Città–Stazione funicular, which links the city centre with the railway station.

[2] The concession for the construction of the funicular was granted in 1905, with the intention of creating a resort where the inhabitants of Lugano could, without abandoning their businesses, enjoy the cool during the heat of summer, along with the views.

Car approaching the upper terminus of the upper section of the Monte Brè funicular.
Looking downhill to Lugano from a car descending the upper section.
Looking downhill from a car about to enter the lower station of the upper section.
Cars at the passing loop of the lower section.