Hochgurgl
st moritz
£1985
p.p.This is a suggested tour itinerary. Call and speak to one for our switzerland travel experts for a tailor made tour specific to your requirements on ++44 (0) 1273 921 001
Price includes
- Flights
- Breakfast
- Transfers
- Glacier Express
- Accommodation
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Minimum 2 passengers (or single supplement will apply) assuming flights from the UK. other European or worldwide departure airports available on request.
Tour description
A Classic scenic winter train journey the iconic Glacier Express links two of the world's big name ski resorts, Zermatt in Valais and fashionable St Moritz in Graubünden. En route the Glacier Express glides through Andermatt, in Uri, one of the newest resorts. Panoramic carriages invite in spectacular views of snow capped mountain peaks and sparkling white valleys dotted with picture postcard wooden chalets. Then you catch your breath as you cross the immense Landwasser Viaduct, whilst climbing from the Rhine Gorge high over the Oberalp Pass.
The slowest express train in the world, the Glacier Express departs daily taking under 8 hours, with a leisurely lunch served onboard. This tour can be taken in either direction and an optional extension is to stop for a few nights to ski or ride Andermatt before continuing on your journey.
Days 1
Zurich to St Moritz4* Nira Alpina, St Moritz
Breakfast
Arrive into Zurich and take the train directly to the elegant resort town of St Moritz (3hrs 30 min) and check into your hotel for the next 4 nights.
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Ski St Moritz4* Nira Alpina, St Moritz
Breakfast
Ski the peaks and pistes of St Moritz, in the Graubünden, for the next 3 days. Enjoy the views from the Corvatsch, the highest peak of the Upper Engadine at 3303 metres. On the snow St Moritz plays host to downhill racing, including the FIS Worldcup, as well as freestyle and ski marathon. St Mortiz also hosts more unusual events like the Snow Polo World Cup and Cricket on ice. Then in February racehorses compete in St Moritz's most famous spectacle, the White Turf race on the frozen Lake St. Moritz.
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Glacier Express Journey5* Cervo Mountain Boutique Resort, Zermatt
Breakfast
Board the Glacier Express for your panoramic journey to Zermatt, or Andermatt if you opt for 3 ski resorts in one holiday. The red and white train carries you through more than 90 tunnels and across 290 bridges, including a crossing of the 400 meter deep Rhine Gorge. It also climbs up and over the 2033 metre Oberalp Pass, its highest altitude climb. You won't miss a thing as the entire journey can be viewed from the observation carriages. En route enjoy lunch from the three course menu or select the dish of the day. On arrival in Zermatt check into your hotel for a further 4 nights.
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Ski Zermatt5* Cervo Mountain Boutique Resort, Zermatt
Breakfast
Three days to ski or ride the runs of Zermatt with stunning views of the ever present Matterhorn. Climb aboard the Gornergrat cogwheel railway which climbs to the 3131 metre peak of the Gornergrat, with its views across to, you guessed it, the Matterhorn. It is not all about the Matterhorn however as the views include no less than 28 other summits over 4000 metres. Europe's highest aerial cableway lifts you to the Klein Matterhorn and a 3883 metre high observation platform with views of the Matterhorn Glacier. Then ski over the international border and sample real italian Pizza in the Italian ski resort of Cervinia, included on the same lift ticket.
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