Canillo to Make Final Push for Armiana Cable Car Land Deals Before Legal Action

Canillo authorities plan to make one final attempt to negotiate with two holdout landowners for the Armiana cable car project before shifting to legal measures in September and October.

Jordi Alcobé, the parish's senior consul, outlined this approach after a local council meeting on Wednesday. The council intends to formalize agreements with cooperative owners in the coming weeks, then contact the opposing families once more to explore any remaining chance of agreement. No discussions have taken place with them since their public statements in May.

"We will intervene more actively and legally, with lawyers from both sides seeking a legal framework for resolution," Alcobé explained. He stressed that the parish lacks urgency and prefers to exhaust all amicable options first. "We don't want to close any doors yet. If no understanding is possible, we will propose another solution in September and October," he added.

Alcobé affirmed the council's readiness to pursue all necessary steps if needed, including a declaration of public interest and potential expropriation of airspace rights—a path the owners themselves have raised. "We will go wherever we must if collaboration fails, but I don't want to reach that point. The parish interest can outweigh private interests, provided all approaches have been tried," he said. "No rush for a solution. After summer, if their stance remains firm, we will act with the legal tools available."

The project aims to enhance neighbourhood safety, cut road traffic hazards, streamline infrastructure, and ensure year-round access to the Tibetan bridge, positioning it as a strategic public benefit. The council views legal action as a last resort after prioritizing dialogue.