2^CLASS GRAUBUNDEN PASS SOUTH 5 DAYS

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Description

Embark on an unforgettable journey along the Bernina line of the Rhaetian Railway. With the graubündenPASS SOUTH, you can make stopovers, enjoy overnight stays, and seamlessly continue your adventure on subsequent days, all with one convenient ticket.

Why Choose the graubündenPASS?

  1. Immersive Experience: It's the perfect choice for those wishing to fully immerse themselves in the thrilling experience of traversing the Canton of Graubünden aboard the Rhaetian Railway trains over several days.

  2. Travel Freedom: Gain the flexibility to travel at your leisure, anytime within your chosen validity period and designated zone.

  3. Explore More for Less: Unlock numerous discounts on selected ski lifts and various public transport options.

  4. Family-Friendly Value: A truly remarkable offer for families! One adult can bring along up to two children (up to 16 years of age) at no additional cost.

Pro-Tip for Families: Even if you only plan the Tirano-St.Moritz return trip, the graubündenPASS ensures guaranteed savings!

Itinerary

Your ticket is valid in the Southern Area of the Canton of Graubünden and includes:

  • Rhaetian Railway (RhB): Unlimited travel on most of the Rhaetian Railway network within the Southern Area. This also includes sections of the famous Bernina Railway and Bernina Express lines, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Please note: Seat reservations on panoramic trains (such as the Bernina Express) are mandatory and must be paid for separately.

  • PostBus: The entire PostBus network in the Southern Area.

  • Local Buses: Engadin Bus, Silvestri Bus Livigno, and the urban buses in Scuol and St. Moritz.

  • Other Bus Routes: Including routes like Martina, Cunfin – Malles, and Martina – Landeck.

  • Cable Cars/Mountain Railways: Some routes are included, such as the Rhäzüns – Feldis cable car. For other mountain railways, a discount of 50% or more is often available.

Places of Interest Along the Route from Tirano to Chur

  • Tirano (Italy): The Italian starting/ending point, home to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tirano and a historic town center worth exploring.
  • Brusio: Famous for its iconic spiral viaduct.
  • Poschiavo: A charming Swiss village boasting historic architecture and Italian influences, perfect for a leisurely stroll.
  • Cavaglia: Discover the "Glacier Garden" and the fascinating "giants' kettles" (rock cavities smoothed by water).
  • Alp Grüm: A panoramic station at 2,091 m (6,859 ft) above sea level, offering breathtaking views over the Valposchiavo and the Palü Glacier.
  • Ospizio Bernina: The highest point of the route (2,253 m / 7,392 ft above sea level), nestled between Lago Bianco and Lago Nero, where the landscape becomes distinctly alpine.
  • Morteratsch: A strategic stop for a walk to the tongue of the Morteratsch Glacier and a visit to the alpine dairy in summer.
  • Pontresina: An enchanting mountain resort, serving as a departure point for hikes
  • St. Moritz: A renowned luxury resort, famous for its lake, sporting events, and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Highlights

The route boasts an impressive viaducts and bridges, with several standing out for their beauty and daring engineering:

  • Brusio Circular Viaduct: A unique spiral structure that allows the train to overcome a significant altitude difference in a confined space, offering a spectacular 360-degree view. 

Beyond these, the journey includes tunnels and numerous switchbacks, ingeniously designed to help the train conquer extreme gradients without the need for cogwheels. This makes the Rhaetian Railway the highest narrow-gauge railway in Europe with free transit (meaning, it operates without cogwheels on steep sections).

The fee includes

Regional Train Tickets (Rhaetian Railway)

The fee does not include

Seat Reservation

Know before to go

Please arrive at the station 25-30 minutes prior to departure to ensure you have enough time to locate your seats.
Your Classic ticket is valid on all classic trains on this route  As we don't know which specific train you'll board, some carriages may experience overcrowding, especially at busy periods.

Cancellation policy

Ticket cancellations and changes are permitted up to 48 hours before the ticket's validity begins.
Please contact our booking office by email at bernina@treninorosso.it.
A cancellation/modification fee of €10.00 per person applies