Öffentliche Besucherführungen im BedrettoLab

Since 2019, ETH Zurich has been operating the BedrettoLab (Bedretto Underground Laboratory for Geosciences and Geoenergies), a research infrastructure
which is located inside a 5.2-kilometer-long tunnel. The public has so far only had the opportunity to visit this unique research infrastructure on a few occasions.
A cooperation with the nearby Sasso San Gottardo Museum is changing this and will make it possible to visit the BedrettoLab on July 20, August 3 and September 28 (Saturdays).
and September 28 (Saturdays).

On these days we are offering four guided tours each in German and Italian.
The guided tours can now be booked on the website of the Museum Sasso San Gottardo (www.sassosangottardo.ch/bedrettolab).

What does a guided tour include?
The two-hour guided tour takes place on foot and covers a distance of around 4.5 kilometers. A visit is therefore only suitable for people
who can walk that long on rough ground without difficulty. Geology and research are combined in the BedrettoLab:
The guides from the Sasso San Gottardo Museum lead visitors through the uncovered rock tunnel in which the BedrettoLab is located.
During the tour, they show and explain various geological phenomena that are otherwise difficult to see.
Visitors can also tour the BedrettoLab's geothermal test environment and gain an insight into the ongoing research work at ETH Zurich.
ETH Zurich's ongoing research work.

Important:
Participants walk around 5 km and confirm with their registration that they are healthy and of average fitness.
The BedrettoLab tours are not suitable for children and young people under the age of 10.

Arrival by public transport:
The reception hut is located in a gravel pit above the road or the Postbus stop.
Take the post bus from Airolo to the Bivio Ronco (Bedretto) stop. Follow the lanes for approx. 250 m on foot.

Arrival by car:
From Airolo in the direction of the Nufenen Pass, after approx. 10 kilometers turn off to Ronco. Follow the "BedrettoLab" signs
and drive to the reception hut. Beware of heavy construction machinery on the site.

Clothing:
Hiking clothing and good, closed shoes are ideal. Helmets, lights and safety equipment are provided.

Duration: approx. 2 hours


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