THE ENTIRE MELINDA APPLE JOURNEY: guided tour of the processing rooms and underground cellars

Description

The entire journey of the Melinda apple
Guided tours of the processing rooms and underground cells

Want to truly discover the entire journey of the Melinda apple? This experience takes you on a complete journey , from the processing rooms to the heart of the mountain. Accompanied by expert guides, you'll visit the processing and packaging rooms of a Consortium cooperative, for a close-up look at the selection, production processes, and packaging of the apples. This will be followed by a small tasting of several Melinda apple varieties to recognize their different flavors and textures. The journey continues in the Rio Maggiore Mine , where you'll discover the spectacular underground chambers : 300 meters underground, the apples rest in a natural environment, in the heart of the mountain.

ATTENTION : the complete visit, including the processing rooms and underground cells, is available on the same day exclusively in the following periods: Friday and Saturday morning from 23 October to 28 November .
Outside of these dates, those who purchase the complete tour can visit the processing rooms and underground chambers on different days , subject to calendar availability. In this case, the second visit must be made within five days of the first.

Useful information

• Reservation is required to participate in the guided tour;
• The ticket is nominative 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 time to complete the welcome procedures;
• At certain times of the year, the Apple Cableway may not be in operation during the guided tour for work-related reasons.
• The itinerary takes place partly in an active work environment : it is required to respect the instructions provided by the guide;
• The underground cells are closed and underground environments : those who suffer from claustrophobia or have disorders incompatible with underground environments could feel uncomfortable;
• During the visit you walk approximately 1 kilometre on slightly sloping terrain;
• The internal temperature is constant and low (around 10–12°C ): it is advisable to wear a jacket, long trousers and closed shoes ;
• Personal protective equipment (helmet and high-visibility vest) will be provided, the use of which is mandatory for the entire duration of the course;
• To improve the visit experience , headphones will be provided through which you can listen to the guide's voice during the tour;
• Minors must always be accompanied and supervised by an adult;
• Strollers and prams are not permitted inside. For non-walkers, the use of baby carriers or baby carriers is recommended;
• Animals not allowed in production areas and underground cells;
• To reach the entrance to the cells there is a short five-minute bus transfer ;