Paolo Castelli S.p.A. has been recently called to an umpteenth exciting challenge, the realization of custom made furnishing and fit out for three stations of Mont Blanc new ropeways. The overall project has involved the construction of three ropeways stations, Pontal d’Entrèves, Pavillon and Punta Helbronner located at an altitude of 1300 – 2400 – 3500 meters.
The new Mont Blanc cable car of is an extreme engineering challenge at 11.500 ft amidst the perennial ice of Mont Blanc. Take a trip on SkyWay and you will be immersed in breathtaking scenery, thanks to its glass, rotating cable car offering 360° view and the three futuristic stations with bars, restaurant and entertainment services. This project can be considered unique and extraordinary for its dimensions, complexity, cutting-edge technology and for the natural environment that hosts it. PAOLO CASTELLI intervention concerns the realization of hospitality areas like restaurants and bars, but also the realization of operating and functional areas such as kitchens and offices, and were realized custom made and loose furniture for these areas:
Sky Way Cafè, Pontal d’Entrèves: a bar and a large hall where guests can relax waiting for the climb on the roof of Europe. The combination of wood, steel and ceramic tiles creates an evocative mix that recall the earth and nature. This area represents a modern reinterpretation of the use of local and traditional wood paneling. Logistics played a key role in the realization of this project. All supplies and materials were transported at high altitude with the help of special means of transport and helicopters.
