MondoMelinda, Segno - Via della Cooperazione 21Pomaria Special: guided tour of Melinda’s underground storage cells
On the occasion of Pomaria, we invite you to join us for a special tour to discover one of the most fascinating places in Val di Non.
As part of this experience dedicated to the event, you will enter the Rio Maggiore Mine and descend 300 metres underground, where up to 40,000 tonnes of apples are stored.
You will explore the underground storage cells, chambers carved into the rock where temperature and natural conditions allow the fruit to be preserved in optimal conditions. You will discover how apples are transported using a modern cableway system, known as the “Apple Cableway”, and learn more about this unique system up close.
A special opportunity, available during Pomaria, to discover how technology and the mountains work together in the heart of the valley.
Where:
MondoMelinda - Segno
When:
Friday 16, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026 on the occasion of Pomaria
Meeting point:
MondoMelinda entrance, Via della Cooperazione 21
Info:
Duration: approximately 1.5 hours
Times: check availability online
Price: €22 Full price Adults/Young people aged 15 and over | €18 Reduced price Children aged 4–14/over 65/TGC or In-Cooperazione Card holders | €15 Special reduced price Children aged 4–14 with TGC/over 65 with TGC | €62 Family package 2 adults + X children aged 4–14 | Free <4 years old/person with disability and accompanying person
Good to know
• Booking is mandatory to take part in the guided tour;
• The ticket is personal and non-transferable and is valid exclusively for the date and time selected at the time of purchase;
• Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour at MondoMelinda;
• The underground storage cells are enclosed, underground spaces: people who suffer from claustrophobia or have conditions that may be incompatible with underground environments may experience discomfort;
• The tour involves walking approximately 1 kilometre on gently sloping ground;
• The indoor temperature is constant and low (approximately 10–12°C): we recommend wearing a jacket, long trousers and closed shoes;
• Personal protective equipment (helmet and high-visibility vest) will be provided and must be worn throughout the entire tour;
• To enhance the visitor experience, audio headsets will be provided so that you can listen to the guide throughout the tour;
• Minors must always be accompanied and supervised by an adult;
• It is preferable that strollers and wheelchairs do not enter the indoor areas. For children who cannot yet walk, the use of baby carriers or slings is recommended;
