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    Bernina Express.: From Snow-Capped Peaks To Palm-Tree Paradise

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    The Bernina Express provides a spectacular rail journey through the Swiss Alps, connecting northern Switzerland to Italy. It passes through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges, offering views of glaciers, mountains, and palm-tree lined valleys. Key stops include the Bernina Hospice at 2,253 meters, and Tirano, Italy, where passengers can continue by bus to Lake Como and Lugano. This scenic alpine rail route is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.

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    The Bernina Express provides a spectacular rail journey through the Swiss Alps, connecting northern Switzerland to Italy. It passes through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges, offering views of glaciers, mountains, and palm-tree lined valleys. Key stops include the Bernina Hospice at 2,253 meters, and Tirano, Italy, where passengers can continue by bus to Lake Como and Lugano. This scenic alpine rail route is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.

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    The Bernina Express provides a spectacular rail journey through the Swiss Alps, connecting northern Switzerland to Italy. It passes through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges, offering views of glaciers, mountains, and palm-tree lined valleys. Key stops include the Bernina Hospice at 2,253 meters, and Tirano, Italy, where passengers can continue by bus to Lake Como and Lugano. This scenic alpine rail route is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.

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    The Bernina Express provides a spectacular rail journey through the Swiss Alps, connecting northern Switzerland to Italy. It passes through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges, offering views of glaciers, mountains, and palm-tree lined valleys. Key stops include the Bernina Hospice at 2,253 meters, and Tirano, Italy, where passengers can continue by bus to Lake Como and Lugano. This scenic alpine rail route is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.

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    Bernina Express.

    From snow-capped peaks to palm-tree paradise.


    SwissTravelSystem.com

    From snow-capped peaks to palm-tree paradise.


    The Bernina Express is the most spectacular of all Alpine crossings. It seamlessly connects
    the cool north with the warm sunny south, effortlessly overcoming the steepest gradients.
    This is one of the most beautiful rail trips in the world.
    Crossing the Alps with the Bernina Express is an unforgettable experience. From Chur the crimson-red train first
    winds its way through the Engadine region up to the 2253-metre Ospizia Bernina, with its simple but welcoming
    rooms and spacious restaurant. Near Filisur the train crosses the 65-metre high legendary Landwasser viaduct dating
    back more than 100 years. The journey continues through no fewer than 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges, easily
    overcoming the 7 percent gradient, without resorting to rack-and-pinion technology. At the very latest when the
    first glaciers glisten in the distance, few passengers will be still staying in their seats. This remarkable route continues
    through the Val Poschiavo, crossing into Italys Valtellina winegrowing region. The Albula and Bernina lines between
    Thusis and Tirano (in Italy) comprise a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site as an outstanding technical, architectural
    and environmental ensemble. Spectacular
    views along the way include
    magnificent Montebello
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    Basel
    Zrich

    St.Gallen

    Luzern

    Neuchtel

    Chur
    Davos

    Bern
    Lausanne

    Interlaken
    Montreux

    Genve

    Brig

    Andermatt
    St.Moritz
    Locarno

    Tirano

    Zermatt

    Lugano

    History
    The first direct railcar service from Chur in Switzerland to Tirano in neighbouring Italy was launched in 1969. Later
    renamed the Bernina Express, the cross-border route enjoyed such great popularity that only 10 years later the rolling
    stock had to be renewed. Large panorama windows were introduced in some railcars in 2000, and only six years
    later throughout the entire train. Today passengers enjoy air-conditioned comfort and freedom of movement as
    they discover the many scenic splendours along this remarkable route. Between 1984 and 2012, the number of
    passengers more than tripled. 2010 saw the additional attraction of the Bernina Express Bus, which in summer
    travels from Tirano along palm-lined Lake Como to Lugano back into Switzerland.

    Route highlights.
    En route from Chur to Tirano (Italy) the Bernina Express comprises the following highlights and excursion
    attractions:

    Domleschg Region.
    The Domleschg is a region renowned for its countless castles, due mainly to its strategic position
    on the route to three main Alpine passes the Splgen, San Bernadino and Julier. Fortresses
    were built to control this ancient route, making the Domleschg one of the regions in Europe richest
    in castles. The largest is Schloss Ortenstein, which is located on a 120-metre rock overhang
    high above Tomils.

    Solis Viaduct.
    In ancient Roman times, according to legend, Saint George escaped his pursuers by making
    a mighty leap over the Albula River on horseback. The modern form of gorge-crossing is also
    mighty in its own way. The Solis Viaduct, built in 1902, rises to 89 metres and spans 42 metres
    making it not only the highest bridge of the Rhaetian Railway but also the widest span of any
    along the Albula line.

    Landwasser Viaduct.
    The Landwasser Viaduct is the most spectacular construction on the 63-kilometre Albula stretch
    between Thusis and St. Moritz and the most photographed feature of the entire Rhaetian
    Railway. It comes into view on the right shortly before the village of Filisur, is 142 metres long
    and rises impressively to a height of 65 metres. The natural stone viaduct extends in a curve
    over the rugged Landwasser Valley, directly into a tunnel entrance on a vertical rock wall.

    Bergn and Preda.


    The direct distance between Bergn and Preda is only six kilometres. But
    the Rhaetian Railway has to travel more than twice that distance to make
    the maximum gradient climb of 3.5 percent between the two. To cover the
    418-metre difference in altitude, trains have to pass through five loop tunnels,
    cross four valleys and negotiate many smaller tunnels, viaducts and dams.

    Engadine houses.
    Between Bever and Celerina in the Engadine, the traditional farmhouses of the region never fail
    to fascinate travellers. These mainly three-floor dwellings are characterised by strong stone walls
    and deep funnel-shaped windows but most of all their stylish Sgraffiti (special facade decoration).
    The word is derived from the Italian sgraffiare (to scratch) and refers to the technique of this
    traditional craft.

    Montebello Curve and Morteratsch Glacier.


    After Morteratsch, the Bernina Express first passes the Montebello Curve. Then on the right in the
    direction of travel, the Bernina massif and Morteratsch Glacier come into view. This third-largest
    glacier in the Eastern Alps lies in the upper section of the Morteratsch Valley. The highest peak in
    the Eastern Alps the 4049-metre Piz Bernina sets the scene to perfection.

    Bernina Hospice.
    The Bernina Pass is just one of the many highlights of a trip on the Bernina Express and at
    2253 metres it is the highest-altitude station on the Rhaetian Railway network. Before reaching
    the Ospizio Bernina the train passes the three small lakes Lej Nair, Lej Pitschen and Lago
    Bianco, marking the watershed between the Black Sea and the Adriatic.

    Alp Grm.
    On Alp Grm youll find probably the only restaurant along the route accessible solely by train.
    Its sun terrace offers fine views of the rugged Bernina massif, the eternal ice of the Pal Glacier
    and the sunny Val Poschiavo extending into Italy. Just after the train departs, Lake Poschiavo
    and the distant Bergamo Alps come into view.

    Lake Poschiavo.
    In Val Poschiavo one of the most remote regions of Switzerland the
    Bernina Express runs in close proximity to the waters of Lake Poschiavo.
    This natural lake was formed by a prehistoric landslide, but a man-made
    water catchment at the southern serves to regulate the outflow. Today,
    the two small communities of Le Prese and Miralago are popular vacation
    destinations.

    Brusio Circular Viaduct.


    No other landmark along the Bernina line is as striking as the Brusio Circular Viaduct. From
    below Brusio, the Rhaetian Railway overcomes an entire altitude level by means of two loops
    each of 100 metres diameter. The open stretch across the viaduct allows passengers to
    appreciate fully this remarkable feat of railway engineering.

    Tirano.
    Tirano lies in the upper Valtellina at the entrance to the Val Poschiavo. The tiny town in the Italian
    province of Sondrio is renowned for its impressive 16th century Church of the Madonna.
    This is where the train line terminates, and where in summer passengers change to the Bernina
    Express Bus to continue their journey to Lugano back in Switzerland.

    Bernina Express Bus.


    During the summer season, passengers can prolong their travel experience by changing
    (across the border in Italy) to the red Bernina Express Bus in Tirano. The route passes through
    the Valtellina with its Mediterranean-style climate via Sondrio and Morbegno to palm-lined
    Lake Como. After a short stop in Sorico, the journey proceeds to Lake Lugano, re-enters
    Switzerland and reaches its destination at Lugano cultural capital of Canton Ticino.

    Lake Como.
    Idyllic Lake Como is where many celebrities (among them Brad Pitt) own a vacation residence.
    In summer Bernina Express Bus passengers too can discover the delights of picturesque
    promenades, spacious parks and tranquil fishing villages, extending along the western shore
    as far as Menaggio with its Piazza Garibaldi. From here the bus heads back to Switzerland.

    Lake Lugano.
    Lake Lugano lies at Ticinos southernmost point and extends into Italy. The lake is surrounded
    by several mountains, including Monte Generoso, Monte Br and Luganos home mountain,
    Monte San Salvatore. A leisurely lake cruise is the perfect way to explore this diverse region.
    The Societ Navigazione del Lago di Lugano operates a fleet of 10 motor vessels.

    Facts & Figures.


    Route

    Bernina Express Train:


    ChurTirano and vice-versa
    St. MoritzTirano and vice-versa
    DavosTirano and vice-versa (summer season only, March to October)
    Bernina Express Bus: (summer season only, March to October)
    TiranoLugano vice-versa

    Offer

    Travel duration

    Panorama railcars 1st and 2nd class


    Minibar with snacks and drinks
    Bernina Express Souvenir Shop
    Bernina Express souvenir certificate, obtainable from the railway stations
    of Chur, St. Moritz or Tirano on presentation of ticket
    Good-to-know audio information in English, German and Italian between Tirano
    and St. Moritz. Between St. Moritz and Chur in English and Germany only
    Bernina Express travel guide at your seat
    Handicapped-accessible toilets and wheelchair seating
    ChurTirano 4h 13 min
    DavosTirano 3h 40 min
    St. MoritzTirano 2h 30 min
    Bus TiranoLugano 3h 10 min

    Route length

    156 kilometres/97 miles

    Route stops

    ChurTiefencastelDavosFilisurBergnSamedanSt. MoritzPontresinaOspizio
    BerninaAlp GrmPoschiavoLe PreseTiranoLugano

    The Bernina Express reservation supplement applies to the entire itinerary, regardless of which
    part(s) of the route is or are actually travelled. A separate seat reservation is also required for
    the Bernina Express Bus
    Eating and drinking

    The Bernina Express minibar serves a selection of tasty snacks and refreshing drinks
    he train has no dining car. During lunchtime in Poschiavo or in Tirano (Italy) many restaurants
    are on offer

    Timetable

    Bernina Express timetable information is to be found under:


    SwissTravelSystem.com/berninaexpress

    Ticket information

    Reservation supplement (mandatory)


    Summer season, 05.05.23.10.2016, CHF 14
    Winter season, 26.10.201504.05.2016, CHF 10
    Bernina Express Bus, 25.03.23.10.2016, CHF 14
    Individual passenger fares (excluding reservation supplement)
    Routes and prices

    ChurLugano
    or vice-versa

    Swiss Travel Pass


    Swiss Travel Pass Flex
    Swiss Travel Pass Youth

    included

    Swiss Half Fare Card

    CHF 43.50 2nd class


    CHF 67 1st class

    Children aged 6 16 with Swiss Family Card

    free of charge

    Without reduction

    CHF 87 2nd class


    CHF 134 1st class

    Eurail

    included

    Interrail

    included

    All prices are subject to change.


    Points-of-sale

    Swiss Travel System points-of-sale worldwide:


    SwissTravelSystem.com/wheretobuy
    Every railway station in Switzerland

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