The 2026/27 programme covers cabins, controls and station access. It is not a new line or the separate future Laret gondola project.
The double-deck silhouette remains the recognisable feature of the ascent from Samnaun. What is changing for winter 2026/27 is the cabins and several systems of the Twinliner L1: the operator has scheduled the modernisation of the cable car built in 1995, one of the entrances to the Silvretta Ski-Arena Samnaun–Ischgl.
The upgrade should be distinguished from the construction of a lift on a new alignment. Here, the work concerns an existing lift, with the aim of updating the journey and the organisation of the stations.
Two new cabins, along with the control systems
Bergbahnen Samnaun’s announcement provides for the replacement of both cabins, an upgrade to the control system and the automatic doors giving access to the platforms. The stations are also being adapted to the new configuration.
The project includes provision for operation with cabins without an onboard attendant. This wording does not mean that every journey will necessarily be unaccompanied from the first day: it describes a technical capability envisaged by the upgrade.
During the summer work, transport was handled by the parallel L2 cable car. The modernised Twinliner’s return is announced for the start of the winter season; Samnaun’s tourism website gives 26 November as the planned start date for 2026/27.
A Swiss gateway to the mountain shared with Ischgl
For those staying in Samnaun, the Twinliner is primarily the link to the skiable mountain. Its importance becomes clear when looking at the day from the base: reaching the station, going up, choosing the first sector and organising the return.
The presence of a large international ski area does not make every crossing suitable for every ability. Those wishing to head towards Ischgl must choose an itinerary compatible with their skills and the lifts actually operating, rather than assuming that a shared pass means all connections are always available.
The new cabin is also of interest to returning visitors who recognise the lift from previous years. The change will be noticeable even before putting on skis: when boarding and during the journey.
A programme not to confuse with the other construction projects
Work is announced across different years within the ski area. The Twinliner modernisation belongs to summer 2026 and the following winter programme; the new Laret is a separate project.
For a November departure, the relevant information therefore remains the status of L1 and the pistes it makes accessible. The schedule sets out the operator’s intentions, while the operating report will show which part of the mountain will actually be available to the public.
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