For the second leg of our Alpine tour, we’re climbing aboard the Bernina Express: a spectacular adventure to experience at least once in your life, whether for one day or for an entire weekend.

Considered one of the most beautiful railway lines in the world, the Bernina Express was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008: a scenic ride that guarantees all-round panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, even more captivating in summer with open-air carriages overlooking the dramatic landscape of the Alps. 

Travelling for just over two hours (also possible via the Regional Red Train without booking) you will depart from the small village of Tirano in Valtellina and reach the glamorous St. Moritz resort in Switzerland, meandering a total 61 km through tunnels and forests, over viaducts, lakes, mountains and glaciers, right up to the Bernina Pass at 2,253 metres above sea level.

Of all the stops along the way (unlike the Regional Red Train, the Bernina Express doesn’t stop everywhere!) we recommend: 

•    Miralago, for its sensational vistas and walk along Lago di Poschiavo; the Ospizio Bernina station near Lago Bianco and Lago Negro
•    Morterastsch for an electrifying hike up its glacial namesake.