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The Gondola at Heavenly


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 28 attractions in Lake Tahoe
Traveler Description:
Hop aboard an 8-passenger glass cabin and be whisked 2.4 miles up the side of a mountain for breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada...... more » Hop aboard an 8-passenger glass cabin and be whisked 2.4 miles up the side of a mountain for breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Riders can hop off at an observation deck, located half way up, for even more spectacular sights. « less
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Attraction type: Tram, Ski area
Address: Ski Run Blvd.
Heavenly Ski Resort Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Tel: 775 586 7000

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5 of 5 stars
WhaleWatch 8 contributions
Depoe Bay, Oregon
Jul 7, 2009

We debated on spending the $$$ for this ride to the top of Heavenly. Go is all I can say. The ride is fun and the views spectacular! The added surprise is the first stop on the way up is quite large. It includes a spot to get a beverage or snack. Lots of great tables to sit and relax... more

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4 of 5 stars
sdshah 4 contributions
san diego
Jul 2, 2009

Pretty expensive ($30 roundtrip to summit and $38 for summit + Tamarack ski lift). Would pack a lunch and eat at first viewpoint. Very nice view! 2nd viewpoint has some activities for kids (expensive though) and a few hiking trails (which aren't really hiking trails but roads to ski lifts). Overall, an activity that I would pay for once but... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tresura 77 contributions
Chicago
Jan 28, 2009

The Gondola at Heavenly is definitely worth a visit! The view are amazing! While the ticket price is a bit steep, the adventure area at the top of the gondola has activities, such as zip lining, and a bar and grill. The village, where the gondola is located, has several bars and restaurants, as well as an ice skating rink!... more

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1 of 5 stars
Mapquester 3 contributions
Central Valley, CA
Dec 1, 2008

Unfortunately this well regarded attraction was not available. The signs said closed for maintenance in preparation for the ski season until 11/21, and then was extended to 11/28 on site. No web site, including Heavenly, warned of this. Fair warning for those who may choose this location to stay at for ease of access up the mountain. more

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5 of 5 stars
zeppgirl 31 contributions
Sacramento
Jun 23, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

This is something that you should do when visiting Tahoe- I wouldn't do this every time, or more than twice in my life probably, as it costs $30 per person and would get expensive, but it's definitely something you should do once. You basically get in private enclosed gondola that takes you up 9,000 feet. The view is incredible and... more

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3 of 5 stars
merhou 6 contributions
Berkeley, CA
Apr 29, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This was my first trip to Lake Tahoe. I'm not really a skier, but since I moved to the Bay area almost two years ago, I thought it was about time I visited Tahoe. We went for my boyfriend's birthday. We took the Gondola up Heavenly and the view are amazing. It's very pricey ($30 I believe) and you get... more

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1 of 5 stars
mabebl50 1 contribution
La
Oct 10, 2007
6/8 found this review helpful

Look, I expect to pay for things that I do when I go on vacation as not much is free anymore, but my kids wanted to go tubing and I had noticed the tubing area the day before when I was skiing. I went to inquire about tubing the next day only to learn that it was going to cost... more

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2 of 5 stars
Member17 15 contributions
U.S.
Aug 16, 2007
12/12 found this review helpful

This is ridiculously expensive ($38 a person) and although you get a decent view, you could get great views by going for a hike, and get some exercise too. As just one example, do the easy 1.5 mile hike from the Bayview campground (on Hwy #89, 7.5 miles northwest of the Hwy #50 junction) to Cascade Falls, and you'll get... more

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5 of 5 stars
Stanhy 8 contributions
MA
Jul 28, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

This is a must-do if you visit Tahoe. The view is similar to what you would get from a small airplane. It's not terribly scary riding up. The mountain looms over you so you shouldn't have to worry about feeling like you are high above the ground. Bring a sweatshirt: 80 degrees at the bottom turns into 50 degrees at... more

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5 of 5 stars
schintz 18 contributions
San Francisco, California
Jul 6, 2006
11/11 found this review helpful

Went fourth of July weekend, wasn't terribly crowded which surprised me.. Got a gondola to ourselves which made it much more romantic, it goes up very high, over 9,000 feet in elevation. Please beware tho if you suffer from breathing problems, high blood pressure, etc. and especially if you live at sea level..this dramatic change in elevation can be can... more

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The Gondola at Heavenly Address

Ski Run Blvd., Heavenly Ski Resort, Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Tel: 775 586 7000