Cable Car

The San Bernardo's Cable Car has become an icon for Salta, not only for the unparalleled panoramic view it offers of the city, but also for the diverse activities that take place there in an environment where greenery and tranquility prevail. At the summit of Cerro San Bernardo, you can not only admire the landscape but also savor the finest cuisine, visit the shopping promenade, and enjoy its impressive waterfalls, wildlife, and flora of the area.

Its departure station is located in San Martín Park, and the arrival station is at the summit of Cerro San Bernardo.

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| The distance between stations is 1,016 meters, and the difference in elevation between the two bases is 284.90 meters.
| The travel time is 10 minutes, and the speed is 2 meters per second.
| The cable car is supported by nine towers, with the tallest tower measuring 32.60 meters and the shortest tower measuring 4.60 meters.

The History of San Bernardo's Cable Car
1901
The Cross of the Hill was placed to celebrate the beginning of the century in 1901. On it, you can read the inscription 'Cristo Vive, Reina e Impera' which translates to 'Christ Lives, Reigns, and Rules'.
1903
In 1903, the statue of Christ the Redeemer was erected, entirely cast in copper on a pedestal, weighing 2 tons.
1933
On February 20, 1933, the route to access Cerro San Bernardo was inaugurated.
1974
The paving of the route to access Cerro San Bernardo began on February 24, 1971, and was completed in December 1972, inaugurated in 1974. This asphalt double-treated paving project spans a length of 3,796 meters and has a width of 6 meters.
1986
The Salta Cable Car Complex began construction in the year 1986.
1987
On December 12, 1987, the Cable Car was inaugurated.
2005
The Artisans' Walk, Playground, and Drugstore are inaugurated at the summit.
2012
- The implementation and certification of the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System standards begin for the first time through Bureau Veritas.
- On December 12, 2012, the Cable Car celebrates its 25th anniversary and marks the occasion by rebranding with a new name: 'Teleférico San Bernardo,' a new logo, and new colors.
2013
The company's first Socio-Environmental Balance is certified. The implementation of this balance aims for better management of information related to the company's administration and operations. It is carried out considering ten development indicators from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
2014
- On December 15, 2014, the new restrooms at the summit are inaugurated.
- The 2014 Socio-Environmental Balance is certified.
2015
On November 27, 2015, the complete replacement of the cable that transports the cable car cabins begins. These tasks took 15 days to complete. The replacement involved a steel cable with a length of 2,200 meters.
2016
On December 13, 2016, the Summit Gym is inaugurated, the only outdoor gym on a hill at a national level.
2018
- The implementation and certification of the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System standards begin for the first time through IRAM.
- On February 23, 2018, the ECOSELLO certification is obtained from the Government of the province of Salta.
2019
- The 2017-2018 Socio-Environmental Balance is certified.
- The new summit cafeteria is inaugurated.
2022
- On April 1, 2022, the new multi-space area is inaugurated, housing the restaurant "El Baqueano," which has been recognized for four consecutive years as one of the best restaurants in Latin America by the 50 Best ranking (2013/14/15/16/17/18/19). Additionally, a Events Hall and the first National Public Library dedicated 100% to gastronomy are also opened.
- On August 18, 2022, the new 'Picnic' café is inaugurated at the base of the San Bernardo Cable Car. This is a new gastronomic concept that offers à la carte dining as well as take-away picnic boxes, with a variety of options to suit all tastes.
- On October 3, 2022, the San Bernardo Cable Car receives recognition as a 'Marca País' (Country Brand) by the Ministry of Tourism of the Nation.
- "On December 12, 2022, the San Bernardo Cable Car celebrates its 35th anniversary.

RSE

Quality and Environmental Management System

The Teleférico Salta S.E. Complex has implemented the voluntary quality standard ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 in all its processes, aiming to have a Quality and Environmental Management System and obtain certification. This action is part of the continuous improvement of the public services provided by the Province, specifically the Cable Car.

Furthermore, it has successfully completed the four stages of the ECOSELLO GSE and has thus received the certification awarded by the Government of the province of Salta.

Quality and Environmental Policy

The Teleférico Salta S.E. Complex is a company that offers various tourism-related services: access to the summit of Cerro San Bernardo via cable cars, tourist information services, ecological tours, children's entertainment, crafts, sports and recreational areas.

Our main commitments include:

ENSURING the use of the best available technology for equipment maintenance, with utmost attention to safety.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT in service quality and environmental performance, aiming to satisfy the dynamic demands of users and comply with applicable legislation and other requirements.

ONGOING COMMITMENT to optimizing processes and responsible use of resources.

ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION through pollution prevention.

Salta, December 2016. Rev. 1
Approved by Board Resolution 200/16.

Socio-Environmental Balance
2017-2018

This year, we have decided to renew our commitment to society and the environment through the creation of the third edition of the Socio-Environmental Balance, in order to continue the work that the Teleférico Salta S.E. Complex has been undertaking.

What aspects were taken into account for the development of this publication?

Transparency in management towards workers, society, and internal service consumers; safety as an undeniable value for users; and finally, economic and labor aspects. Producing a socio-environmental balance complements and strengthens the annual economic balance conducted by the complex. It allows the integration of environmental and social aspects into the economic facet.

By clicking on the image, you can download the Socio-Environmental Balance 2017-2018.

Socio-Enviromental Balance
2014

Mindful of its responsibility towards society and the environment, Teleférico San Bernardo has produced the second edition of the Socio-Environmental Balance.

To achieve this, an interdisciplinary team worked on the following guidelines: the strategy - based on the commitment to carry out our activities adhering to quality standards; the vision and respect for values that society has embraced as its own: kindness, commitment, transparency, solidarity, and teamwork.

This constitutes an unavoidable obligation to continue being accountable for the management being carried out, convinced that it is necessary to reconcile economic, environmental, and social balance.

By clicking on the image, you can download the Socio-Environmental Balance 2014.

Socio-Enviromental Balancel
2013

The implementation of the Socio-Environmental Balance aims for better management of information related to the management and administration of public affairs.

The balance was applied to the public companies Teleférico San Bernardo and La Panadería Social, which are dependent on the municipal and provincial governments, respectively, through a Commitment Agreement signed on October 24, 2013.

The Professional Council of Economic Sciences of Salta and the Observatorio de Responsabilidad Social Foundation provided technical and professional support for the implementation of the project.

By clicking on the image, you can download the Socio-Environmental Balance 2013.

Eco-Cimas Program

Our Eco-Cimas Program focuses on environmental awareness and education. It aims to extend our environmental commitments to the wider society, working on topics such as:

|Restoration of degraded vegetation areas.

|Reducing water footprint.

|Environmental sanitation.

|Good environmental practices.

|Climate change and carbon footprint.

|Biodiversity.

|Risk prevention.

|Reduction, reuse, and recycling of solid waste.

Press

Teleférico San Bernardo recived the Marca País distinction.

It is a tourist icon of Salta for the world and is showcased as one of the products representing Argentina at major international fairs.

El lanzamiento contará con paseo en góndola, gastronomía, shows musicales, expresiones artísticas, sorteos y sorpresas para toda la familia.

Teleférico San Bernardo exceeded 50,000 visitors during the winter holidays.

The quintessential tourist icon of the province transported 51,581 people.

El lanzamiento contará con paseo en góndola, gastronomía, shows musicales, expresiones artísticas, sorteos y sorpresas para toda la familia.
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