To truly experience the pinnacle of the Swiss Alps, one shouldn't have to choose between the sun-drenched "Champagne climate" of the Engadin and the iconic, high-altitude grandeur of the Valais. Our "Best of Both Resorts" journey bridges these two worlds, using the legendary Glacier Express as the centerpiece of a seamless Alpine transition.
A Masterpiece of Alpine Engineering
The journey from St. Moritz to Zermatt is an eight-hour immersion into the heart of the mountains. This is not a commute; it is a slow-motion gallery of Switzerland's most dramatic landscapes:
- The Landwasser Viaduct: A breathtaking curve 65 meters above the valley floor, leading directly into a cliffside tunnel.
- The Rhine Gorge: Known as the "Swiss Grand Canyon," where white limestone cliffs tower over the turquoise waters below.
- The Oberalp Pass: Reaching the journey's summit at 2,033 meters, where the train cuts through a silent, high-alpine wilderness.
This is not a commute between resorts. This is eight hours of the most spectacular mountain scenery on Earth, served at 35km/h with a glass of Swiss wine in hand.
The Itinerary
The AoniTem Glacier Express journey begins with 3–4 days in St. Moritz — skiing the Corviglia and Corvatsch runs, enjoying long lunches at high-altitude restaurants, and experiencing the resort's legendary social life. Then comes the eight-hour train transition through the Alps, arriving in Zermatt in time for dinner with a view of the Matterhorn. Another 3–4 days of skiing follow before departure.
The Panoramic Cars
Reserve a seat in the Excellence Class car for the most elevated version of this journey — five-course meals, wide panoramic windows, and vintage wines served as the Swiss Alps scroll past at 35km/h.
Why This Journey Works
The beauty of this itinerary is contrast. St. Moritz's sunny plateau and lake landscapes feel worlds apart from Zermatt's jagged, volcanic peaks — yet they are connected by eight hours of breathtaking mountain train travel. Two resorts, one unforgettable week.
