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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Magie de l'hiver

Seven-day Swiss alpine rail loop from Lucerne to Poschiavo on three scenic trains

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Magie de l'hiver is a 7-day winter rail journey through the heart of the Swiss Alps. The trip begins in Lucerne and ends in Poschiavo, threading together three of Europe's most celebrated panoramic trains. Day 1 takes you aboard the Luzern-Interlaken Express, a two-hour route to Interlaken set between the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. You spend two nights in Interlaken before traveling to Zermatt, the village beneath the Matterhorn, where you have a full day to explore. On Day 5, the eight-hour Glacier Express carries you from Zermatt to St-Moritz, crossing the Oberalp Pass and Rhine Gorge in winter conditions. The final train leg is the Bernina Express, a UNESCO World Heritage rail line that descends from St-Moritz to Poschiavo, passing glaciers and high mountain lakes. All six nights are spent in hotels in Interlaken, Zermatt, and St-Moritz. This trip suits repeat rail travellers seeking the classic Swiss alpine trains, couples drawn to winter mountain romance, and photographers chasing alpine snow and heritage railways.

What to know before you look closer

  • Day 7 return travel from St-Moritz is via public transport and is self-directed; the operator does not manage your departure
  • The itinerary shows overnight stays in Interlaken (two nights), Zermatt (two nights), and St-Moritz (two nights), but specific hotels are not named in the pack

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Interlaken

    Arrivée à Lucerne et trajet avec le Luzern-Interlaken Express

    Tu te rendras à Lucerne en transports publics. Ensuite, tu profiteras du voyage panoramique à bord du Luzern-Interlaken Express jusqu'à Interlaken, où des aventures inoubliables t'attendent. Temps de trajet : environ 2h

  2. Day 2overnight: Interlaken

    Séjour à Interlaken

    Interlaken est un paradis hivernal avec des sommets enneigés et des lacs scintillants. Découvre la nature enchanteresse et savoure des moments magiques.

  3. Day 3overnight: Zermatt

    Voyage d'Interlaken à Zermatt

    Zermatt se trouve au pied du Cervin. Cette station à l'enneigement garanti t'offre de nombreuses possibilités d'activités et d'aventures.

  4. Day 4overnight: Zermatt

    Séjour à Zermatt

    Profitez d'une journée libre et passez la nuit dans ce charmant village.

  5. Day 5railovernight: St-Moritz

    Voyage avec le Glacier Express

    Tu voyageras avec le Glacier Express de Zermatt à St-Moritz. Profite du voyage par le col de l'Oberalp et à travers les gorges du Rhin. Temps de voyage : environ 8h

  6. Day 6railovernight: St-Moritz

    Voyage avec le Bernina Express

    Tu voyageras à bord du Bernina Express de St-Moritz à Poschiavo. Profite du paysage hivernal avec vue sur les glaciers et les lacs de haute montagne.

  7. Day 7

    Voyage de retour depuis St-Moritz

    Tu entreprendras ton voyage de retour avec les transports publics depuis St-Moritz. Alternativement, tu peux prolonger ton séjour.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The Luzern-Interlaken Express departs Lucerne, a two-hour panoramic journey to Interlaken with views of alpine peaks
  • Day 5The Glacier Express travels eight hours from Zermatt to St-Moritz through the Oberalp Pass and Rhine Gorge in winter light
  • Day 6The Bernina Express descends from St-Moritz to Poschiavo, passing high mountain glaciers and lakes across UNESCO heritage rail lines

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are included?
The package includes the Luzern-Interlaken Express (Lucerne to Interlaken), Glacier Express (Zermatt to St-Moritz), and Bernina Express (St-Moritz to Poschiavo), all in second class
Is train travel included in the price?
Yes, all three named train journeys are included in the 1420 CHF (1769 USD) base price
When does this trip run?
This is a winter tour marketed as Magie de l'hiver (winter magic) and is designed for the alpine winter season
What are the main destinations?
The journey covers Lucerne, Interlaken, Zermatt (at the foot of the Matterhorn), St-Moritz, and Poschiavo
How much walking is involved?
The itinerary does not specify walking distances or activity levels; confirm activity expectations with Switzerland Travel Centre
Is this an escorted tour?
The itinerary shows free time in Interlaken and Zermatt but does not state whether a guide is present; contact the operator for escort details

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