Bernina Express This is another excellent journey in anarrow gauge train which takes you from Chur or St. Moritz to Tirano just across the Italian border. In four hours (from Chur) it takes you from a land of eternal snow to a land of palm trees. This winding mountain train crosses the Alps without the use of any toothed wheel. It passes 55 tunnels, 196 bridges and reaches 2253 meters above sea level. The section between Thusis and Tirano has been declared UNESCO World Heritage Site. The highlight of the journey is the passing of the Landwasser viaduct. The Graubünden scenery that this train passes through is completely different from that experienced in the Golden Pass journey. Though less famous, this train journey is no less beautiful than the famous Glacier express route. Insider Tip: Be prepared with your documents while entering Italy. You can take the bus from Tirano to Lugano to complete this journey. The bus ride is also unforgettable.
Posted on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:19:10 +0000
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