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| External guided visits to the Bodio-Pollegio work site |
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The Visitor Centre offers guided visits
(reservation necessary) of approximately two hours for
groups of 10 to 50 persons (visits for larger groups can
be arranged on request). The accompanied visits are offered
in the three national languages (Italian, French and German),
in English and Spanish and may be combined with tourist
packages in the Bellinzona and upper Tessin region.
After an introduction to the project presented by the
professional work site guides, the visitors are accompanied
to the work area where they can closely observe the various
aspects concerned in the construction and progress of
the Gotthard Base Tunnel.
Price for guided visit, adult: Fr. 12.--
Price for guided visit, children up to 16 years of age:
Fr. 6.--
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| Guided visits in the tunnel in Faido |
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Infocentro AlpTransit offers guided visits
of approximately three hours (reservation necessary) to
the Faido multifunction station where visitors are taken
to the inside of the tunnel. Visitors must be minimum
14 years of age and maximum 75 in good health (people
with pacemakers and pregnant women are not permitted entry).
The consumption of alcohol before the visit is forbidden.
The accompanied visits are offered in the three national
languages (Italian, French and German), in English and
Spanish.
After an introduction to the project presented by the
professional work site guides at the Pollegio Visitor
Centre, the visitors will receive equipment for the entry
into the tunnel and will be accompanied to Faido where
they can closely observe the excavations.
Price for guided visit, per person : Fr. 40.--
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| External guided visits to the Sigirino work site |
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On the construction site at Sigirino, guided tours are now possible (advance booking required) that last around two hours for groups of 10 to 30 persons (tours for larger groups on request). The tours are held in the three national languages (Italian, French and German) as well as in English and Spanish. The tours can only be booked for the following afternoons at 2 pm: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
After an introduction to the project by the responsible construction site supervisor, the visitors are led to the construction site, where they can observe the various aspects of building the Ceneri Base Tunnel.
On request, light refreshments can be organised by the snack bar of the InfoCenter. Payment for the tours must be made in cash.
Price for guided visit, adult: Fr. 12.--
Price for guided visit, children up to 16 years of age:
Fr. 6.--
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| Tourist Services |
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There is an interesting exhibit on the
ground floor of the centre. It presents information on
tourism and the economy of the Ticino Canton. Informative
tourist brochures and access to the Internet are available
there.
In addition, our Front Desk is available for information
on general tourist offerings in the Canton and particularly
in the Upper Ticino region.
Besides tourist packages combined with the guided tours,
the Infocentre team can take care of making reservations
for hotels, public transportation, restaurants and pubs.
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| Touring the
AlpTransit Exhibit and Educational Pathway |
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The first floor of the facility houses
a multimedia and interactive exhibit covering all the
various construction phases in the AlpTransit project.
There is no charge for access to these display areas and
they are open to the public daily, Tuesday to Sunday,
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. , all day.
The AlpTransit Gotthard Company has created an interesting
pathway along the course of the construction site. Explanatory
panels permit visitors to view and gain an understanding
of the various aspects involved in the construction work
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| Snack Bar |
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| The Infocentre Snack Bar offers visitors
the chance to take a break for a snack or for lunch. Upon
request, aperitifs and appetisers can be offered for groups.
In addition, visitors can use the outdoor terrace during
the summer season. |
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| Conference
Rooms |
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| The Infocentre features two conference
rooms, one with a seating capacity of 50-70 persons, the
other room seating 30-50 persons. There is also a smaller
meeting room for 10 persons. These rooms can be rented
upon request for corporate meetings or special events. |
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| Organisation
of events |
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Characterised by modern, essential lines,
the facility is very well suited for the organisation
of events, conferences and work meetings. The Infocentre
team is also available to satisfy your special needs and
can guarantee a wide range of value-added services.
As it is situated within the North-South road and railway
network and in the vicinity of the Lugano and Milan airports,
the Infocentre offers an optimal location and it is easily
reached by public or private transportation. |
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