Ai-Petri cable car: a path between heaven and earth

The cable car on Ai-Petri was built only 25 years ago, but has already gained immense popularity. This "airway" connected the highest mountain of Crimea with the picturesque resort village Miskhor. On the cable car, tourists have the opportunity to climb to a rather significant height and admire the amazingly beautiful panorama of the southeastern coast of the peninsula - from Sudak to Foros.

The Ai-Petri cable car : why is it unique?

Immediately after the completion of the cable car, it was recognized as unique. In addition, it has no analogues now. At first glance, what in it can be special? Dozens of cable cars exist in Ukraine, and half of them are located in the Crimea. The "highlight" of this "airpath" is that there are no supporting towers between the upper and middle station (and this is as much as 1670 km). This feature is almost the record of Europe. The Crimean cable car is overtaken only by Germany. In this country there is an "air path", the span of which is 1980 m.

Crimea, Ai-Petri cable car : facts

1. The highest height, which rises the cabin, is 1153 m.
2. The angle of the "air path" is 45 degrees.
3. The weight of the passenger cabin is almost 1.5 tons, capacity - 35 people.
4. The service staff of the road consists of 120 people (in the summer season this number increases almost threefold).
5. On the cable car there is an atomic power station.

Ai-Petri cable car: price and schedule

"Air tram", plying between the village of Miskhor and Mount Ai-Petri, carries out its work at this time:

- The rise is from 10 to 17 hours;

- Descent occurs from 10 to 18 hours.

In 2013, the price of an adult ticket to one side was 60 UAH (about 240 rubles), a child ticket - 30 UAH (about 120 rubles).

The cable car to Ai-Petri : is it worth the risk?

The "air" road consists of two stations. At the first stage, the cabin slowly hovers over the beautiful coniferous forest. After the station "Sosnovy Bor" the passenger cabin sharply increases in height and rushes to the white teeth of Ai-Petri.

It is difficult to describe the feelings that a person experiences when he ascends to Ai-Petri. Picturesque views, sparkling sea and dense forests - all this makes such an extreme trip one of the most memorable moments in life. A fascinating feeling of flight and the most vivid impressions - that's what a cable car gives to Ai-Petri. It is very convenient that you can have a snack at the top of the mountain in numerous cafes and restaurants, buy original souvenirs.

The brave people, who were not afraid to get here, really are waiting for incredible adventures. Here, on the site, you can contemplate the pleasant azure of the Black Sea and admire the uprising cliffs of mountain massifs ahead. And what can be more pleasant than to enjoy crystal clear air and a hospitable southern sun ?! Below the tiny cars float, roofs of houses can hardly be seen, and the life of the Crimea is boiling. You too can use an incredible chance and watch it from the highest point of the Crimea - the amazing Ai-Petri mountain.