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Bernina Express (673)

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The local mountain bike route Bernina Express has taken its name from the legendary train of the Rhaetian Railway that travels over the Bernina Pass, and is as varied as it is inspiring. The return journey from Poschiavo by train is part of this tour, which connects the high Engadin valley with the southern Valposchiavo.

The flowing descent from the Bernina Pass to Pontresina is the crowning glory of this varied tour. By the way: in God Chapütschöl, Pontresina has taken the opportunity to run the route for the ascent and descent on separate paths. While the downhill trail leads down into the valley over rhythmic waves and fluid local curves, the uphill trail winds its way through the picturesque forest over constant changes of direction and climbs of varying steepness. It is the first uphill trail in the Engadin that has been specifically adapted for uphill riding.

More information Engadin St. Moritz Tourismus AG Via Maistra 1  CH-7500 St. Moritz Tel: +41 81 830 00 01 E-mail: [email protected]  Internet: www.engadin.ch

Experience the Thrill of Bernina-Express: The Ultimate Mountain Biking Journey

Press release | st. moritz, july’23.

(e)Bikes – The Alpine Experience offers e-mountain bike and classic mountain bike rental business in Engadin and services like guided tours and professional advice to deliver unforgettable experiences on the trails.

(e)Bikes - The Alpine Experience, a leading provider of modern (e)Bike rental services, is thrilled to announce the Bernina-Express Bike Tour, which will provide anxious cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts with an unmatched mountain biking adventure. This thrilling tour promises an unforgettable experience for riders of all levels, with magnificent landscapes, high-quality single trails, and an extensive network of (e)Bike trails throughout the Engadin and St. Moritz regions.

Covering a distance of 37.62 kilometers and lasting approximately 3 hours, the Bernina-Express Bike Tour is the epitome of mountain biking excellence. Starting at the iconic junction of Samedan and ending in the beautiful town of Poschiavo, this trip crosses different climatic zones and takes riders through the heart of the Alps, presenting Europe's highest adhesion railway line, which is part of the admired UNESCO World Heritage.

As an added bonus, Riders will get the opportunity to see the legendary Cascata da Bernina (mountain stream), which was included in renowned cyclists Danny MacAskill and Claudio Caluori's awe-inspiring "Home of Trails" film.

Join Us on this Unforgettable Journey

Whether you are an experienced cyclist looking for a new challenge or a nature lover looking to immerse yourself in Alpine glory, the Bernina-Express Bike Tour is the ultimate adventure. Prepare for a journey on an adventure that blends adrenaline-pumping trails, gorgeous surroundings, and the joy of exploration. For more details on the Bernina-Express Bike Tour, visit https://www.pontresina.ch/en/activities/outdoor-mountainsports/mountain-biking/bike-tours/detail/673-bernina-express/ or call or email them at +41 81 288 54 54 or [email protected] .

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(e)Bikes – The Alpine Experience provides State-of-The-Art (e)Bike Rental Services to witness unique landscapes, high-quality single trails, and an unlimited network of (e)Bike trails in the Engadin and St. Moritz. All the (e)Bikes are fully equipped, clean, and in excellent shape. They also provide guided tours service to ride on an unexplored trail, share bike experience, technical tips & tricks, and customized tours.

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Alpiner erlebnisraum bernina glaciers, bernina glaciers - das bündner gletschererlebnis.

Im Erlebnisraum „Bernina Glaciers“ wird die Faszination Gletscher im Berninagebiet zwischen dem Engadin und dem Valposchiavo erlebbar. Basierend auf den verbindenden Elementen Gletscher, Energie und Zeit eröffnen sich den Besuchern fantastische Naturerlebnisse und einzigartige Attraktionen.

Der Erlebnisraum Bernina Glaciers umschliesst das mächtigste Gletschergebiet im Kanton Graubünden und ist mit dem Piz Bernina, Piz Palü und dem Piz Roseg die Heimat der höchsten Berggipfel in den Ostalpen. Zwischen Pontresina, der Valposchiavo und entlang der UNESCO-Berninalinie der Rhätischen Bahn reihen sich atemberaubende Panoramen, landschaftliche Attraktionen und vielseitige Erlebnismöglichkeiten aneinander.

Im Zentrum des hochalpinen Erlebnisraums stehen der Aussichtspunkt auf der Diavolezza, der einfache Zugang zum Morteratschgletscher über den Themenweg und die sehenswerten Gletschermühlen bei Cavaglia. Die verbindenden Elemente sind Wasser, Eis, Energie und die Spuren der Zeit, welche diese in der Landschaft hinterlassen haben.

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Everyone can find their source of happiness at the Bernina Glaciers experience because the variety of the extensive and well-signposted mountain bike routes has something to offer every taste. Biking pleasure on well-maintained trails, bike transport, varied routes and fantastic panoramas.

Tip: 1 Bernina Express Tour

The legendary Bernina Express mountain bike route takes its name from the train on the Rhaetian Railway, which travels over the Bernina Pass and is both varied and inspiring. The return journey by train from Poschiavo is part of this tour, which connects Pontresina with the southern Val Poschiavo. Alternative from Ospizio Bernina: Poschiavino Trail.

Tip: 2 Bernina – Forcola di Livigno

Here you’ll find a moderately difficult, mainly flowing high mountain trail. Short key passages will put your riding technique to the test, but it’s mostly a genuine pleasure trail. The journey with the Rhaetian Railway is an adventure in itself.

Tip: 3 Pontresina – Val da Fain – Livigno – Pass Chaschauna – S-chanf – Pontresina

A challenging tour in the border region between the Engadin and Livigno. The tour goes through wildly romantic landscapes and offers unique views of the duty-free village of Livigno. The tour starts at the Pontresina station and goes towards the Bernina Pass. At the Bernina Suot station, an alpine road branches off into the Val da Fain. The road goes gradually down into the valley and up to the Alp La Stretta. This is then followed by one single trail up to the pass. The descent to the Livigno pass road requires ability as you go downhill to Livigno. The trail leads to the village in the Valle di Federia. A zig-zag gravel road takes you up to the Rifugio Cassana before you reach the Pass Chaschauna. The subsequent descent also requires some experience. At the Alp Chaschauna, the trail joins the alpine road that leads to S-chanf. From here, the tour takes you along the signposted Inn Valley Trail to the starting point in Pontresina.

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Bernina Express (673)

Wir sind über Livigno, flla Minor zum Berninapass und dann ...

The flowing descent from the Bernina Pass to Pontresina is the crowning glory of this varied tour. By the way: in God Chapütschöl, Pontresina has taken the opportunity to run the route for the ascent and descent on separate paths. While the downhill trail leads down into the valley over rhythmic waves and fluid local curves, the uphill trail winds its way through the picturesque forest over constant changes of direction and climbs of varying steepness. It is the first uphill trail in the Engadin that has been specifically adapted for uphill riding.

More information Engadin St. Moritz Tourismus AG Via Maistra 1  CH-7500 St. Moritz Tel: +41 81 830 00 01 E-mail: [email protected]  Internet: www.engadin.ch

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Bernina Express (673)

Wir sind über Livigno, flla Minor zum Berninapass und dann ...

The flowing descent from the Bernina Pass to Pontresina is the crowning glory of this varied tour. By the way: in God Chapütschöl, Pontresina has taken the opportunity to run the route for the ascent and descent on separate paths. While the downhill trail leads down into the valley over rhythmic waves and fluid local curves, the uphill trail winds its way through the picturesque forest over constant changes of direction and climbs of varying steepness. It is the first uphill trail in the Engadin that has been specifically adapted for uphill riding.

More information Engadin St. Moritz Tourismus AG Via Maistra 1  CH-7500 St. Moritz Tel: +41 81 830 00 01 E-mail: [email protected]  Internet: www.engadin.ch

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Bernina Express

This panoramic train connects the north of Europe to its south – right through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Rhaetian Railway, passing by glaciers on its way down to palm trees.

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• Arosa Railway – from Chur to Arosa within one hour. On just 26 km, the train negotiates an amazing 1000 m in altitude
• Railway Museum Albula – over 600 exhibits from more than 100 years of railway history, e.g. one of the last «Crocodile»-Locomotives
• Gandria – a picturesque little town at the foot of Monte Bré
• Monte San Salvatore – one of the most beautiful scenic outposts along Lake Lugano
• Palm Express – rich-in-contrast, roughly four-hour postbus drive from Lugano to St. Moritz
• Mountain excursion Diavolezza

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• The Bernina Express minibar offers delicious snacks and refreshing beverages
• The train does not feature a dining car. The guests spend their lunchtime in the Italian town of Tirano
• Summer and winter timetable panoramic trains
• Timetable regular scheduled service

This route is fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) and GA travelcard. Book Swiss Travel System tickets  

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Apart from a valid ticket, a seat reservation is required (max. 90 days in advance) on both train and bus.

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Bernina Express Complete Guide: Is It Worth It?

When we started planning our trip to Switzerland, one of the main reasons we wanted to go was to ride the Bernina Express. During this magical trip, the train passes through 55 tunnels and goes over 196 bridges. We had heard of the beauty that can be seen from the train and wanted to experience it for ourselves. Did the experience live up to the hype, and was the Bernina Express worth it?

• 1 Is the Bernina Express worth it?
• 2.1 First Class on the Bernina Express
• 2.2 Are there luggage racks
• 3.1 How much does the Bernina Express Cost
• 3.2 Does the Swiss Travel Pass cover the Bernina Express
• 3.3 Does the Bernina Express run all year
• 3.4 Which side is best to sit on the Bernina Express
• 4.1.2 Albula
• 4.1.3 Landwasser Viaduct
• 4.1.4 Ospizio Bernina
• 4.1.5 Alp Grum
• 4.1.6 Brusio Viaduct
• 4.2 Which part of the Bernina Express is the best
• 4.3 Can you do the Bernina Express in one day
• 4.4 Can you get off the Bernina Express
• 4.5 How long is the Bernina Express
• 4.6 Which route is better Bernina Express or the Glacier Express
• 4.7 What stations does the Bernina Express stop at
• 5 What to bring with you on the Bernina Express
• 6 Best time of year to ride the Bernina Express
• 7 What food is on the Bernina Express
• 8 Bernina Express Alternatives
• 9 Other things to note about the Bernina Express

Is the Bernina Express worth it?

Before you read any further, you need to know the Bernina Express is worth the cost of riding it. It is simply put one of the best train rides in the world. It will be worth the cost in both money and time to ride the Bernina Express. It ranks as one of our top 5 train rides of all time. You will not be disappointed by riding on the Bernina Express in Switzerland

What is it like to ride the Bernina Express

First class on the bernina express.

Riding in first class on the Bernina Express is worth it if you are able to get the side with 2 seats by themselves that are facing each other with a table. If you are in the section of 4 seats, there is almost no difference between first and second class.

Unfortunately, the tables on the Bernina Express are really small, and even in first class, they don’t allow the outside passengers a place to use the table.

You aren’t really meant to eat meals on the Bernina Express, but the lack of a table seemed problematic for several passengers on our train. Those sitting on the outside were less happy about their seat than those on the inside, especially if they didn’t know the people next to them.

The second class seats have the same table, but slightly narrower seats. The windows are the same, so the only real difference is the width of the seats.

If however you get a seat in first class on the side with only 2 seats, that is the best way to go.

These seats give you the most room to stretch out, a guaranteed window seat, and a private table.

Are there luggage racks

In our first class car on the Bernina Express there were no luggage racks. For some reason the luggage racks were replaced by a library. In our car the passengers that had luggage kept it at their seat. In the 2nd class car however, there were luggage racks, but no books.

We didn’t see anyone take a book, but we saw a few people wish there were luggage racks! Here is a shot of the luggage racks in 2nd class.

How to buy tickets on the Bernina Express

To ride the Bernina Express you’ll need both a seat reservation and a ticket. If you have the Swiss Travel Pass, that counts as your ticket, so you’ll only need to buy the seat reservation. If you won’t have the Swiss Travel pass you’ll need to buy both. Tickets for the Bernina Express can be booked online at the Rhaetian Railway website .

Step 1 : Once you click on book tickets you’ll be greeted with this form.

Type in your beginning and ending stations as well as the date of travel, trip type and class. Hit Next.

Step 2: Pick which train you want from the times listed. Some dates only have 1 train. At the bottom of the screen you’ll see a seat map. Light green seats are available, dark green seats are your selected seats and gray seats are unavailable. The seats at the top of the chart in a single line are first class seats on the side with only one seat. If you can get them, these are the best seats. For example in this picture, seats 21 and 22 would be private seats facing each other with a table. After choosing your seats click the Next button.

Step 3: If you don’t have a Swiss Travel Pass you can add them to your cart. If you will have a Swiss Travel Pass you need to select the pass you have so you are only buying seat reservations and not a ticket.

To apply your Swiss Travel Pass discount, select the Swiss Travel Pass under the Reduction box.

After selecting your pass you’ll note the price has gone down by whatever the cost of the ticket is for your dates.

Tip!: You don’t have to buy your ticket and seat reservation on the same day. It is important to get the seat reservation well in advance. You can wait and buy your Swiss Travel Pass or ticket right before your trip, but the seat reservations will sell out.

You can only book tickets 2 months in advance, but you can get seat reservations far ahead of that. Our advice is to book your seat reservation as soon as you think you are going on the trip.

How much does the Bernina Express Cost

Tickets for the full route of the Bernina Express cost CHF 63 in second class and CHF 111 in first class. This covers the route from Chur to Tirano or in reverse direction. A round trip fare is double this price.

Seat reservations are also needed to ride the Bernina Express. From June to October the seat reservation is CHF 26, from November until early December it is CHF 20, and the rest of the year it is CHF 24.

You need a seat reservation both ways if you are making a round trip.

Does the Swiss Travel Pass cover the Bernina Express

The Bernina Express is covered by the Swiss Travel Pass. You can ride the Bernina Express in whichever class you’ve booked your Swiss Travel Pass. On top of your Swiss Travel Pass you’ll need a seat reservation.

Does the Bernina Express run all year

The Bernina Express runs all year, including winter. It is available 365 days a year. It is a beautiful ride all year long, but our favorite seasons are late winter, in February and early summer, in June.

Which side is best to sit on the Bernina Express

Riding south on the Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano, you’ll want to be on the right side of the train. Most of the best views can be seen from the right side of the train. There is no way to guarantee which side of the train you’ll be on when booking however. If you are on a side that won’t permit you to see what you’d like, take advantage of the large picture windows by the bathrooms.

You should also consider riding the regional trains back from the Bernina Express to Chur. You’ll probably have much smaller crowds on the regional train and will be able to sit on whichever side you’d like.

What is the Bernina Express Route

The Bernina Express is one of the best train routes in the world. Beautiful all year round, there is always something amazing to see around each bend on this ride. The full route stretches from Chur, Switzerland to Tirano, Italy. If you are unable to enter Italy, you can get off at one of the last stops in Switzerland and return from there. On our recent trip, we got off at Campocologno, Switzerland, which is the last place to get off before entering Italy.

Bernina Express highlights

Chur is the starting point of the Bernina Express, and a good place to base out of when riding both ways. We stayed in the Hotel Franziskaner , and had a great time there.

The Albula region is known for the famous Albula Tunnel and the beautiful circular routes around the area. The towns that can be seen from the train though are just as stunning.

Landwasser Viaduct

The prize of the route has to be the Landwasser Viaduct. It is a stunning piece of engineering, and one of the most picturesque sights from a train. Have your camera ready when you approach it the tunnel. It is best viewed heading south from the right side of the train. You’ll also go over it going north, but you’ll have to look back at it.

Here is what the viaduct will look like from in the train.

• Ospizio Bernina

Ospizio Bernina marks the highest point of the Bernina Express route. At 2,253 meters you should have snow there much of the year. When we passed through this region there were lots of people enjoying themselves by kite skiing.

In the winter this landscape can look like the surface of the moon as far as the eye can see, it is quite a spectacle.

In the summer however, the snow gives way to a lush lake filled mountain range.

Alp Grum is a fun stop where the train will take an extended break and let passengers get off to pose with the Bernina Express sign. If you are visiting in winter, bring your hat and gloves, it will be very cold outside!

Brusio Viaduct

At the Brusio Viaduct, the train will make a complete 360 degree turn through the viaduct. It is an absolutely amazing to experience. The best views of the viaduct on are the right heading south and the left heading north.

Which part of the Bernina Express is the best

The best section of the Bernina Express is from the Landwasser Viaduct travelling south to the Brusio Viaduct. To see all of the best sights you need to be on the train from Tiefencastel to Campocologno.

Can you do the Bernina Express in one day

The Bernina Express only takes 4 hours and 17 minutes form Chur, Switzerland to Tirano, Italy so it can easily be done in one day. If you are staying in Switzerland after riding it south you’ll likely take a regional train that takes the same route back north. We rode the Bernina Express round trip from Chur in one day, taking the Bernina Express south and a combination of regional trains back north to Chur.

We recommend doing it this way as you’ll get the experience of the Bernina Express one direction, and probably have a much less crowded ride back on the regional train. Many people, including us, think the regional trains are just as good of an experience as the Bernina Express.

Surprisingly, the regional trains have incredible windows as well, so the views will not be missed when riding them. Second class on the regional train looked almost exactly like second class on the Bernina Express. The biggest difference was that we were the only people in our car on the regional train.

Can you get off the Bernina Express

You can get off the Bernina Express when you want, but it is not a hop on hop off train. You’ll need a new seat reservation and ticket each time you want to board. You should ride this train as far as you can and use regional trains to hop on and off if that is what you want to do.

How long is the Bernina Express

The Bernina Express takes 4 hours and 17 minutes to complete the route from Chur, Switzerland to Tirano, Italy.

Which route is better Bernina Express or the Glacier Express

The Glacier Express is a better train than the Bernina Express. The interior is more luxurious, and there is meal service available on board. As for the scenery, they share the same route for a few hours, and overall the beauty is about the same on both routes, totally stunning.

If you could only pick one train ride, you should do the Glacier Express, but really try to make time to do them both.

What stations does the Bernina Express stop at

You can get on and off the Bernina Express at the following stations:

• Bernina Diavolezza
• Campocologno
• Tiefencastel

What to bring with you on the Bernina Express

You should plan to bring a few essentials with you on the Bernina Express. If you go in winter and the sun is out the glare can be incredible, so you’ll want sunglasses.

Best time of year to ride the Bernina Express

The best time of year to ride the Bernina Express is February. You’ll have smaller crowds, beautiful snow filled mountains, and cheaper prices at the hotels. Another amazing time to visit is in early summer, when you’ll still have some snow and you’ll also get to see alpine lakes.

What food is on the Bernina Express

There is no meal service on the Bernina Express. The only food available on board is a food cart with snacks and drinks that will come through the train a few times. If you want to eat a meal, you’ll need to bring it with you on the train. You are allowed to bring food and drinks.

If you are boarding at the Chur station, there are food stands open before the Bernina Express leaves. This food shop was open when we arrived at the station 30 minutes before departure.

Bernina Express Alternatives

Several alternatives exist to riding the Bernina Express, and in many ways they are the better way to ride. If you want to take the Bernina Express one direction and ride regional trains the other way, here is a sample itinerary.

If you have the Swiss Travel Pass you could just hop on any of these routes going north from Campocologno. The morning Bernina Express leaves Chur at 8:32 and arrives in Campocologno at 12:41. Any route going north after that time would work to get you back to Chur.

Other things to note about the Bernina Express

The Bernina Express offers WiFi and it is free to all passengers. While the speeds aren’t incredibly fast, it’ll be good enough to look something up, or send a text or email.

Dogs are allowed on the Bernina Express, but any dog measuring over 30cm in height will need a ticket. Height is measured at the top of the shoulder blades. You can get a dog ticket on the Bernina Express Website .

Bicycle transport is not allowed on the Bernina Express.

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Bernina Express

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The UNESCO World Heritage Site and pristine Alpine landscapes within reach: a trip on the Bernina Express is a travel experience in a class of its own.

The Bernina Express, Rhaetian Railway’s classic train, is a rolling legend and one of the most famous trains in the world. On the highest railway tracks in Europe and the steepest in the world, the Bernina Express takes its passengers on a unique journey through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges. From Switzerland’s oldest town through wildly romantic gorges, past spectacular man-made structures, up to the eternal ice of the glaciers and back down to the palm trees in the Italian town of Tirano: no other Alpine crossing is so spectacular. The modern panoramic cars offer first-class travel comfort and make the impressive landscape appear almost within reach.

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Mountainbike: Auf dem Bernina Express

Von Pontresina über den Berninapass nach Poschiavo: Mit Sicherheit eine der landschaftlich schönsten und facettenreichsten Biketouren in Graubünden. Also nutzt den Herbst und sattelt die Räder, denn gerade jetzt herrschen perfekte Bedingungen, um ordentlich in die Pedale zu treten! 

Der Bernina Express ist ein unbestrittener Klassiker im Bike-affinen Engadin. Und wenn im Herbst die Trails trocken und die Temperaturen angenehm sind und dann noch die bereits tiefer stehende Abendsonne die umliegende Berg- und Gletscherwelt der Berninagruppe küsst, geht das Herz eines jeden Bikers auf.

Tourenverlauf

Los geht es in Pontresina, wo ihr zunächst einmal dem Bernina Trail bis hinauf zum Berninapass (2.235 m) folgt. Oben angekommen geht es vorbei am Lago Bianco und weiter zum höchsten Punkt der Tour: dem Bergrestaurant Sassal Masone (2.355 m). Hier bietet sich eine fantastische Aussicht auf den Vadret da Palü und die umliegende Bergwelt.

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Direkt hinter dem Gasthaus beginnt der vielseitige Singletrail nach Val Poschiavo. Anfangs eher technisch und steil, wird der Weg ab der Alp Grüm immer flowiger und schneller. In Cavaglia überquert ihr die Bahnschienen und radelt weiter auf dem alten Pfad entlang der Bahntrasse. Der Trail ist technisch anspruchsvoller als die ausgeschilderte Route, doch ermöglicht er versierten Fahrern am Weg nach Poschiavo jede Menge Fahrgenuss.

Von Poschiavo geht es dann ganz gemütlich mit dem Zug zurück nach Pontresina. 

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The Bernina Express journey was breathtaking! The views of the Swiss Alps left me speechless.

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