Fall lovers to report! From October 12 to November 17 2024, you will be able to live an incredibly evocative experience aboard the fabulous Leaf train: about 4 hours of travel await you, between Italy and Switzerlandto immerse yourself in the magic of this romantic season and enjoy the thousand fiery shades of autumn colors. Here are the details.
The Foliage Express, autumn train journey
Foliage experience awaits travelers this fall aboard historic trains Vigezzina-Centovalli railway: in the area that connects Lake Maggiore and Val d’Ossola, with 52 km of slopes and breathtaking landscapes.
The historic scenic line is active 365 days a year, but the foliage train is a tourist must this season which is offered to us, especially for nature lovers who want to enjoy the spectacular landscapes of the mountains of Italy and the Swiss.
On the other hand, every year thousands of passengers choose to board the trains of the Vigezzina-Centovalli railway to admire the extraordinary landscapes that these trains cross. since 1923The Alpine railway that connects Switzerland to Italian territory was also mentioned by Lonely Planet among the ten most beautiful lines in Europe.
The Italian leg of this exciting journey Domodossola leavescontinuing to the Valley of the Painters, also touching the Vigezzo Valley and reaching its highest point at the village of Santa Maria Maggiore. After passing the famous Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sangueyou go down to Centovalli until you arrive to Locarnoon Lake Maggiore. During this panoramic journey you can admire the hills dotted with rows of golden vines and the birch and chestnut woods, with beech forests, at the highest altitudes.
The journey can depart from one of the two termini, Domodossola or Locarno and the journey time for each route is about two hours. In Domodossola a visit to the historic centre is interesting, where you can stop and visit the market square and its historic buildings, such as Saint Francis Palacewhich houses the collections of the civic museums.
Locarno It is the arrival point for travelers coming from Italy and it is a charming town, where you can stroll along the splendid lakeside promenade and immerse yourself in the suggestive views of the historic center until you reach the Piazza Grande, home of the famous Film Festival. If you wish, it is also possible to take a bus from Locarno to visit the town of Ascona, with its Mediterranean character.
During the period when the Foliage Train will be active, you can take advantage of it to discover the 25th edition of the Gastronomic Autumn of Lake Maggiore and the Valleyswhich will be held until October 22 in Locarno. Santa Maria Maggiore, however, offers the opportunity, on October 19 and 20, to discover the 19th edition of Fuori di Zuccato discover the Orange Pavilion TCI village and its typical products. Also in Santa Maria Maggiore, the exhibition is scheduled until November 3 Gian Maria Rastellini in the Milan of Grubicy and Tosi.
What are the prices for Foliage Express?
On the site http://www.vigezzinacentovalli.com/foliage You can buy tickets for this trip on the Foliage Express. Saturday, Sunday, public holidays and days before public holidays Adults pay the following fares: 1st class €50 – 2nd class €40 – ticket including only one optional intermediate stop (on the outward or return journey).
Other daysHowever, adults can choose between these fares: 1st class €46 – 2nd class €36 – ticket including only one optional intermediate stop (on the outward or return journey)
I children aged 6 to 16 (under 6 years old) can travel with a 50% discount, while children under 6 years old can travel for free without occupying a seat.