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Pedagogical Center for Earthquake Prevention (CPPS)

The CPPS, Centre Pédagogique Prévention Séisme (Pedagogical Center for Earthquake Prevention), is located in Sion, Switzerland. It is an educational center dedicated to earthquake prevention, offering resources on seismic waves, tectonic plates, and how to react during an earthquake. The center provides educational content for schools and groups, including a seismic simulator and materials on tsunamis and first aid. It also hosts changing educational resources and activities on earthquake science and safety.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: Science and technology
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Opening hours could not be found on the website.

Contact

Webpage
cpps-vs.ch
Email
cpps@hevs.ch
Address
Rue de l'Industrie, 21, 1950 Sion

Access

Nearby stops

  • Sion, Entrepôts350 meters walking distance
  • Sion450 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Sion
0m
Martigny
14m
Brig
35m
Lausanne
1h 5m
Thun
1h 7m

FAQ

  • Can I book a guided tour or educational activity for my school or group?
    Yes, you can arrange a guided tour or educational activity for your school or group by filling out the reservation request form on the CPPS website.
  • How can I contact the CPPS for questions or feedback?
    You can reach the CPPS by phone at (+41) 58 606 87 73, Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, or by email at cpps@hevs.ch. You can also use the contact form on the website.
  • What educational resources does the CPPS offer?
    The CPPS offers educational content on seismic waves, tectonic plates, and how to react during an earthquake, as well as a seismic simulator. It also provides flyers on reacting well after an earthquake and on first aid, and links to the Mars@School educational content on the INSIGHT space mission.