MondoMelinda, Segno - Via della Cooperazione 21In the heart of the Dolomites: guided tour of Melinda’s underground cells
Did you know that in Val di Non apples are stored inside the mountain? With this guided tour you will enter the Rio Maggiore mine and discover a surprising place: 300 meters underground, up to 40,000 tons of apples are stored.
You will walk through the underground cells, spaces carved into the rock where natural temperature and conditions allow optimal preservation of the fruit. You will discover how apples are transported thanks to a modern cable system, the so-called “Apple Cableway”, and get a closer look at this unique system.
An immersive experience to understand how technology and the mountain work together in the heart of Val di Non.
Where:
MondoMelinda – Segno
When:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Meeting point:
MondoMelinda entrance, Via della Cooperazione 21
Info:
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Time slots: check availability online
Price: €22 Adults/Youth 15+ | €18 Reduced (children 4–14 / 65+ / TGC or In-Cooperazione Card holders) | Free under 4 / disabled person with companion
Things to know
• Booking is mandatory to join the guided tour;
• The ticket is personal, non-transferable and valid only for the selected date and time;
• Please arrive 15 minutes before the start at MondoMelinda;
• The underground cells are enclosed spaces: people with claustrophobia or related conditions may feel discomfort;
• The route includes about 1 km on foot on a slight incline;
• The internal temperature is constant and low (approx. 10–12°C): wear a jacket, long trousers and closed shoes;
• Personal protective equipment (helmet and high-visibility vest) will be provided and must be worn throughout the visit;
• To improve the experience, audio headsets will be provided to clearly hear the guide during the tour;
• Minors must always be accompanied by an adult;
• Strollers are not recommended inside; for non-walking children, use a baby carrier;
• Pets are not allowed inside the underground cells;
• A short 5-minute bus transfer is required to reach the entrance;
• On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, the Apple Cableway is not operating, but it can still be viewed.
