The Swiss Travel Pass is a travel pass for foreign tourists that allows unlimited free travel on all public transportation including trains, trams, buses, gondolas, and boats in over 90 cities in Switzerland, and offers some discounts (25-50%) on mountain transport such as mountain railways, funiculars, and cable cars.

The relationship between the Swiss Travel Pass and gondolas (cable cars) is a mix of full coverage and significant discounts. Most standard urban transport, including many city-based gondolas and funiculars (like those in Zurich or Lucerne), are fully included and "free" with the pass. However, for major mountain excursions—such as the famous rides up to the Jungfraujoch, Titlis, or Pilatus—the Swiss Travel Pass typically acts as a discount card rather than a ticket for free entry. In these cases, you usually receive a 50% discount on the ticket price (the Jungfraujoch is a notable exception with a 25% discount). There are some spectacular exceptions where mountain gondolas are completely free, such as the lifts to Mt. Rigi, Stanserhorn, and Stoos. Always check the official "Area of Validity" map provided with your pass, as the list of included mountain peaks can change slightly from year to year. For the best value, plan your itinerary to include the "free" peaks first, and use the 50% discount for the high-altitude glaciers that require more specialized engineering and maintenance.