| Vellone–Sacro Monte funicular | |
| Status: | Open |
| Locale: | Varese, Lombardy, Italy |
| Open: | 1909 |
| Linelength: | 371m (1,217feet) |
| Maxincline: | 56.5% |
| Coordinates: | 45.8604°N 8.7932°W |
The Vellone–Sacro Monte funicular (Italian: Funicolare Vellone-Sacro Monte) is a funicular railway in the town of Varese in the Italian region of Lombardy. It connects the valley of the with the village and sanctuary of Sacro Monte di Varese.[1]
The line first opened in May 1909, and remained in service until August 1953. Service was first reinstated in July 2000, before being suspended in 2003 and reinstated in 2005. It shared its lower station with the until both lines closed in 1953. The Campo dei Fiori line never reopened.[1]
The funicular is operated by the Azienda Varesina Trasporti, and has the following technical parameters:[1] [2]
| Configuration | single track with passing loop |
| Length | 371m (1,217feet) |
| Height | 168m (551feet) |
| Maximum steepness | 56.5% |
| Track gauge | |
| Number of cars | 2 |
| Capacity | 55 passengers per car |
| Trip time | 3 minutes |