The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways
Telluride Gondola
Telluride, United States
No. 1 in the United States
Free gondola linking the town of Telluride with Mountain Village, with a stop at San Sophia Station along the way. Riders see the San Juan peaks, aspen forests and views over the town, and find hiking trails and restaurants at the stations.
Highlights
- San Sophia Station
- Mountain Village
- San Juan peaks
Good to know
- Free for all riders
- Ride takes about 12 minutes
- Waits usually short, even during events
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