First Class aboard the Glacier Express
Today we take the famous Glacier Express narrow-gauge train
along the iconic route from St Moritz to Zermatt, enjoying the
incredible views through the panoramic windows of our First Class
carriage. Our journey takes us through the classic landscapes which
have made Switzerland famous; from the jagged mountain peaks to the
flower-filled meadows below, and from the sprawling vineyards to
dense woodland dotted along the hillsides. On leaving St Moritz we
descend towards the valley floor, emerging from a rock tunnel to
cross the famous Landwasser Viaduct and into the upper Rhine
Valley. A two-course lunch is served at our seats during the
journey, followed by tea and coffee - the perfect accompaniment to
our time on board 'the slowest express train in the world', whilst
you watch stunning scenery pass slowly by. The train climbs
steadily and steeply up and over the Oberalp Pass, the peak of the
route, and spirals downwards past countless villages, before
crossing the spectacular gorge at Brig. From Brig we ascend once
more, as we wind left and right, passing small hamlet communities,
rushing mountain streams, and spectacular waterfalls. The approach
to Zermatt takes us across 42 bridges and through 8 tunnels, before
finally we reach the grandiose scenery of this tranquil mountain
town, nestled below the tilted peak of the Matterhorn. Our base
here for the next four nights is the fabulous Parkhotel Beau
Site.
Includes:- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- The Glacier Express
