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Board the Bernina Red Train in Tirano for a one-day ascent into the Engadin—glaciers and viaducts unfold on a UNESCO railway that reaches 2,253 m. Finish with lakeside St. Moritz, windy Silvaplana, and a panoramic drive over the Maloja Pass.
Board the Bernina Red Train in Tirano for a one-day ascent into the Engadin—glaciers and viaducts unfold on a UNESCO railway that reaches 2,253 m. Finish with lakeside St. Moritz, windy Silvaplana, and a panoramic drive over the Maloja Pass.
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Operated by Lake Como Tourism · Tirano, Lombardy
The day begins at Tirano station with a hiss of brakes and a promise: a rail corridor that climbs from vine-clad slopes into an alpine arena. Passengers settle into first-class seats as the Bernina Red Train slips out of the valley. Windows frame a moving postcard—the Adda River threading past stone villages, kilometers of terraced vineyards giving way to pine stands and sudden glacial blue.
easy.
7–10 hours.
Suitable for travelers in average health; involves brief, gentle walks and boarding a train and coach.
The tour typically begins at Tirano railway station; pickup and drop-off from Lake Como accommodations are included—Milan pickups are available if selected at booking.
Yes—travelers will cross into Switzerland, so a valid passport is required for all nationalities that need one for entry.
One-way first-class Bernina Red Train tickets (Tirano→St. Moritz) are included; return overland is by private transfer via Maloja Pass.
Yes—infants and small children may ride in strollers and specialized infant seats are available; infants must sit on an adult’s lap on the train.
Yes, regional trains on the Bernina line have restrooms; coaches used for transfers also have basic facilities.
The tour may be adjusted or cancelled in case of heavy snow or unsafe road conditions; cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance are fully refundable.
The Bernina line was completed in the early 20th century and is UNESCO-listed for its engineering and cultural significance linking Italian and Swiss alpine communities.
Rail travel along the Bernina reduces road traffic in sensitive alpine areas; visitors should follow Leave No Trace principles and stick to marked paths to protect fragile high‑alpine flora.
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