An extraordinary journey of discovery to the most important Swiss natural and cultural heritage sites recognised by UNESCO. In your own vehicle, you will travel through a wide variety of regions that showcase the diversity of Switzerland. Take the wheel on the Bernina Express to Tirano and immerse yourself in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
10 days / 9 nights
from CHF 1’140
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room. Car rental not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 2024-10-02.
Aletsch Glacier – a fascinating natural wonder and the longest ice stream in the Alps
Beautiful vineyards and landscapes on the shores of Lake Geneva
Four language regions - linguistic diversity on one route
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Itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Travelling to St. Gallen
Day 2 Journey from St. Gallen to St. Moritz
Day 3 Journey on the Bernina Express
Day 4 Journey from St. Moritz to Bellinzona
Day 5 Journey from Bellinzona to Lugano
Day 6 Journey from Lugano to Brig
Day 7 Journey from Brig to Montreux
Day 8 Journey from Montreux to Neuchâtel
Day 9 Journey from Neuchâtel to Berne
Day 10 Return journey from Bern
Day 1
Travelling to St. Gallen
Itinerary
You travel from your individual starting point to St. Gallen.
Overnight stay in St. Gallen
Day 2
Journey from St. Gallen to St. Moritz
Itinerary
From St. Gallen, you travel via Appenzell and Vaduz to the Sardona Tectonic Arena. From there, you continue to St. Moritz and have time to explore the town.
Distance: 220 km
Overnight stay in St. Moritz
Day 3
Journey on the Bernina Express
Itinerary
Today you switch from car to train and travel on the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano. The return journey is by regional train to St. Moritz.
Journey time: approx. 3 hours
Overnight stay in St. Moritz
Day 4
Journey from St. Moritz to Bellinzona
Itinerary
Continue into Ticino to the three castles of Bellinzona and can take a detour to the ancient beech forests in the Lodano, Busai or Soladino valleys.
Distance: 160 km
Overnight stay in Bellinzona
Day 5
Journey from Bellinzona to Lugano
Itinerary
You will visit Monte San Giorgio on Lake Lugano, known for its numerous fossils.
Distance: 90 km
Overnight stay in Lugano
Day 6
Journey from Lugano to Brig
Itinerary
You will visit the Jungfrau-Aletsch region, which was designated the first Alpine UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001.
Distance: 185 km
Overnight stay in Brig
Day 7
Journey from Brig to Montreux
Itinerary
Travel from Brig to Montreux through French-speaking Switzerland. Between the lake, mountains and vineyards, the Montreux Riviera looks like a postcard landscape.
Distance: 130 km
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 8
Journey from Montreux to Neuchâtel
Itinerary
Travel from Montreux to Neuchâtel along the shores of the lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the impressive vineyard terraces of Lavaux.
Distance: 205 km
Overnight stay in Neuchâtel
Day 9
Journey from Neuchâtel to Berne
Itinerary
You cycle from Neuchâtel to Bern. The route takes you past La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle.
Distance: 120 km
Overnight stay in Bern
Day 10
Return journey from Bern
Itinerary
Explore the historic centre of Bern, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. From Bern, travel to the end point of your journey - or extend your stay at a location of your choice.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
April to October
Recommended travel period
June to September
High season
July, August
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Discover Swiss history
An exciting journey to the cultural and natural heritage sites that bring the history of Switzerland to life in a unique way.
Customise your trip.
10 days / 9 nights
from CHF 1’140
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room. Car rental not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 2024-10-02.
