NIGHT SLEDGE EXPERIENCE AND BERNINA TRAIN

STAZIONE FERROVIARIA 23037 Tirano (Sondrio) Italy

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Package Informations

Description

A flexible proposal to combine the Bernina Train with an overnight stay. You will have the freedom to choose the Red Train departure time that you prefer and the overnight stay will be in the a 3/4-star hotel in Tirano or nearby that you choose.

The BERNINA TRAIN connects Tirano, in the Italian Valtellina, with the Swiss St. Moritz
Sit back and relax. The train takes care of the rest. You will pass in front of the Basilica of the Madonna di Tirano, you will see the picturesque Poschiavo. You will breathe the scent of the woods, pass over bridges and viaducts, admire impervious gorges and wild streams. The train overcomes gradients of 70 per thousand, something unique in the world, reaching an altitude of 2253 meters.
After this trip, you will not be surprised that the section of the Albula and Bernina Rhaetian Railway has belonged to the Unesco World Heritage since 2008

 

Program

Program:
Departure from Tirano with special train at 17.41 and arrival in Preda at 20.11
Preda (1789 meters above sea level) is the starting point of the famous toboggan run that leads to the village of Bergun (1386 meters above sea level). With a difference in altitude of about 400 meters. Total length of 6 km is considered the longest illuminated toboggan run of Europe, in the magical Albula valley north of St. Moritz.

The red train (Albula line) from St. Moritz to Thusis-Chur will run the shuttle between Bergun and Preda allowing two unforgettable sleds.
Return from Bergun at 11.40 pm and arrival in Tirano at 1.50 am.

It is necessary to bring the sled (bobsleigh are not accepted, but only the classic wooden sleds)
It is possible to rent sledges at the following link:
https://schlittel-bahnorama.ch/it/noleggia-una-slitta/

Tips for a successful experience:
appropriate clothing: ski suit, helmet, boots or après-ski, gloves...
packed lunch and drinks
maximum punctuality is recommended ***

The program will be confirmed subject to ideal snowmaking conditions by 9 February 2023

 

 

Included in the price
  • Overnight stays with breakfast in a hotel
  • Special night train for sledge experience
Not included in the price

Meals and anything not expressly indicated in "Included in the price".
Tourist tax / City tax not included, to be paid locally

Note

For special needs, we ask you to send us ad email

Cancellation policies

from the day of booking to 30 days before departure: 10%;
from 29 to 20 days before departure: 30%;
from 19 to 10 days before departure: 50%;
from 9 to 4 days before departure: 75%;
from 3 to 0 days before departure: 100%;