Glacier Express - Group tour

Beautiful panoramic views

With friends, colleagues or family: a group trip on the Glacier Express is an unforgettable experience.

From St. Moritz to Zermatt or vice-versa, Switzerland's most famous panoramic train passes through fantastic mountain scenery, past majestic peaks, deep gorges and charming valleys. During the 8-hour journey, the train crosses 291 bridges and 91 tunnels, and climbs to the Oberalp Pass at an altitude of 2,033 metres. The day on the train is pleasantly punctuated by the meal served at the station, and you won't see the time go by as the route is so rich in spectacular views.

The journey aboard the Glacier Express can be adapted to suit your requirements. You can book all or just part of the route, or combine it with a train journey to the Gornergrat or on board the Bernina Express.

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Highlights

A feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds: a meal at the station is the perfect complement to a trip on the famous Glacier Express panoramic train. A catering service is available at lunchtime and in the evening, with a range of options including a 3-course menu prepared on board using local produce. Reservations are essential for groups of 10 or more.
On foot, led by a guide, you will discover Saint-Moritz and its history. Known since the 16th century for its healing springs and a pioneer of winter sports, the famous resort hosted the Winter Olympics in 1928 and 1948. Today, it attracts celebrities and royalty from all over the world. Duration approx. 2 hours.
Zermatt is one of Switzerland's picture postcards: at an altitude of 1620 m, the famous car-free resort has a charm all of its own, with its flower-filled chalets and the iconic Matterhorn as a backdrop. On foot, led by a guide, you will discover the old village with its ancient buildings, barns and hayloft contrasting with the traditional hotels and palaces. Duration approx. 2 hours.
From Zermatt, Europe's highest cog railway takes you up to the Gornergrat, at an altitude of 3,135 metres. From here, the panorama is breathtaking: the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and 29 other snow-capped peaks over 4,000 metres high unfold before your eyes. Your group will enjoy a meal or aperitif at the Kulmhotel at 3,100 m, facing the glaciers. The journey from Zermatt to Gornergrat takes around 30 minutes.
From St. Moritz, the Bernina Express panoramic train climbs the peaks to the Bernina Pass at 2,253 m, then descends to Tirano in Italy, braving the hilly and uneven terrain and embracing the breathtaking scenery. This spectacular route is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Excursion from May to October, from Saint-Moritz to Poschiavo (approx. 2 hrs.) or Tirano (approx. 2 hrs. 15 mins.) and back, in the class of your choice.

Travel itinerary

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Travel details

Travel programm

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1ˢᵗ day: Arrival, transfer & village tour

During the morning, you will take the train from your home to St. Moritz. The hotel minibus will meet you there and take your luggage to your booked hotel. You can reach the hotel on foot in about 15 minutes. In the afternoon, a local tour guide will introduce you to the history and current events of the village. It is also possible to include a visit to the Segantini Museum. Dinner can be taken in the panoramic restaurant of the Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl, for example, which is located at 2,456 metres above sea level and can be reached after a 10-minute ride on the funicular railway. From there you have an unrivalled view over the Upper Engadin lake plateau.
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2ⁿᵈ day: Bernina Express - Poschiavo or Tirano

After breakfast, walk to the railway station. On board the Bernina Express, you will experience one of the most spectacular Alpine crossings: The Albula and Bernina line of the Rhaetian Railway. It connects the north and south of Europe in serpentine lines and without a cogwheel, past glaciers, through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges. The train masters gradients of up to 70 per thousand with ease. The roof of the RhB, the Ospizio Bernina, sits enthroned at 2,253 metres. The route from Thusis to Tirano is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depending on your wishes, you can travel to Poschiavo or Tirano, where lunch is served and - depending on the timetable - a guided tour of the village/city is possible. The return journey follows the same route, again in the panoramic carriage of the Bernina Express or on a regional train. Dinner in the hotel restaurant.
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3ʳᵈ day: Train ride Glacier Express

Sit back, relax and enjoy the almost 8-hour train journey in the panoramic carriage of the Glacier Express. You will be spoilt with fantastic views, unspoilt mountain landscapes, deep gorges and lovely valleys. The route offers a very special charm at any time of year. Should a moment of boredom arise despite the varied landscape, you will be distracted at lunchtime with a delicious meal served directly on the course. Special requests are gladly catered for, and if you are very hungry, you can easily top up. After travelling through the Grisons Alps and a stop in Andermatt, the journey continues through the Valais up to Zermatt. Once there, you will reach your hotel after a short walk. Dinner in a typical Valais restaurant.
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4ᵗʰ day: Zermatt & Gornergrat

Explore the charming village on an individual walk through Zermatt. All participants meet at the Gornergrat railway station at around 11 am. This is an electrically operated cogwheel railway. The route starts in Zermatt at 1,604 metres and climbs up to the Gornergrat at 3,089 metres with a maximum gradient of 20 % over a distance of around 9 km. There you can enjoy a marvellous panoramic view of Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn, among others. For lunch, you have the choice between a more dignified restaurant and self-service catering. If the weather is fine, the terrace is also available. After the return journey to Zermatt, it's time to say goodbye to the mountain village. Take the train back to your place of residence.

This trip is a suggested programme which can be modified and supplemented according to your wishes.