From Milan - Bernina Red Train & Lunch with Mountain Views

Alpine Day Tour from Milan: Diavolezza Cable Car and Bernina Red Train

This full-day guided tour departs from Milan, ideal for travelers seeking alpine scenery and cultural experiences combining a cable car ascent and a heritage train ride.

Highlights

• Cable car ride to Diavolezza at 2,978 meters offering panoramic glacial views
• Traditional alpine lunch at Berghaus Diavolezza featuring antipasto, pizzoccheri, and dessert
• Visit to Morteratsch Glacier and Brusio Viaduct, two notable Alpine landmarks
• Scenic Bernina Red Train journey through valleys, stone bridges, and mountain villages

Description

Start with a scenic ascent by cable car to the Diavolezza Lodge at nearly 3,000 meters above sea level. The ride offers expansive views of the Alpine peaks and glaciers.

Upon arrival, explore the area and enjoy a set lunch menu featuring Pizzoccheri, a traditional buckwheat pasta dish with cheese, potatoes, cabbage, and garlic butter with sage.

After lunch, board the UNESCO-listed Bernina Red Train from Bernina Diavolezza to Tirano, passing through remarkable alpine valleys, historic stone viaducts, and charming villages.

Includes

• Round-trip air-conditioned coach transfer from Milan (Piazza della Repubblica)
• Cable car ascent and descent to Diavolezza (2,978m)
• Set lunch at Berghaus Diavolezza: antipasto, pizzoccheri, dessert
• Bernina train ticket from Bernina Diavolezza to Tirano
• Professional multilingual assistant on the coach (Italian and English)

Excludes

• Additional drinks or personal food orders beyond the fixed menu
• Optional entrance fees for attractions in St. Moritz
• Hotel pick-up (meeting point only)

Important Information

• Meeting point: Piazza della Repubblica 5, Milan (corner with Via Turati). Metro M3 (Yellow Line) – Repubblica stop. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
• A valid passport or ID is required for Swiss border crossing.
• Temperatures at Diavolezza (2,978m) are significantly cooler than the valley; bring warm layers regardless of season.
• The cable car operates year-round, subject to maintenance closures; alternatives will be arranged if necessary.
• From late October to late February, train window visibility may be affected by earlier sunsets, but the route remains remarkable in all seasons.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

For the best experience, book in advance, dress warmly, and bring a valid ID for border crossing.