Cludinico: Discover the Former Coal Mine

Discover Cludinico as a destination with a distinct mining theme through the Ex Miniera. The former coal mine can be visited on guided tours; the former mine warehouse has been converted into a museum. This brings together a visit underground and another cultural connection to the mining operation. When planning your visit, the tour date and travelling in a suitable vehicle are important.

Underground at the Ex Miniera

The Ex Miniera di Cludinico in Ovaro has been renovated and can be visited on guided tours. A tour lasts about two hours and includes the ammunition stores known as Santa Barbara, coal seams, mining areas and limestone formations. The guided tours are suitable for everyone. For those interested in industrial heritage, the appeal also lies in this variety: the tour offers tangible points of interest related to mining and passes through different areas of the former coal mine.

At about two hours, the tour can be scheduled as a separate activity during the day. Allow this amount of time for your visit and consider how much space it should have in your itinerary. The tour length makes it easier to include a visit to the mine as a fixed part of your stay.

Another connection to mining history

At the Cludinico mine, the former mine warehouse has been converted into a museum. The building complements the underground tour with a physical connection to the mining operation: a former warehouse has been given a museum function. For travellers interested in industrial heritage, this offers a second perspective on the subject, distinct from the tour stops. In Cludinico, the mining connection thus extends from the former mine to a converted operational building.

Plan your tour and arrival

Tours take place on Saturdays and Sundays, provided the set minimum number of participants is reached. Confirm availability before your visit. If you have set aside only a particular weekend for Cludinico, check the conditions well in advance. This way, you can plan your mine visit around a confirmed date and arrange the rest of your day accordingly. If your travel dates are flexible, you can first confirm the tour date and then plan your stay.

Cludinico is accessible by car and small vehicles carrying several people, but not by coach. There is a car park near the Cludinico InfoPoint. For families or groups travelling together, the type of vehicle is therefore an important planning factor: match the number of people travelling with the type of vehicle you plan to use. The car park near the InfoPoint also gives you a landmark for your arrival.

Choose accommodation to suit your destination

When looking for a holiday apartment, Cludinico can be a good choice if the former mine is the main focus of your stay. Check that your planned travel dates fit with a confirmed tour date; if you are flexible, you can confirm the date first and plan your stay afterwards. Access is also a factor for families and groups travelling together: Cludinico is accessible by car and small vehicles carrying several people, but not by coach.

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