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European scenic autumn rail travel

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The Vigezzina-Centovalli railway, connecting Domodossola, Italy, to Locarno, Switzerland, is scheduled to relaunch its seasonal ‘Treno del Foliage’ service from October 10 to November 15, 2026. The 52-kilometer narrow-gauge route travels through the mountainous hinterland of Lake Maggiore, passing through the Centovalli and the Vigezzo Valley, also known as the ‘Valley of Painters.’ Designed to showcase autumn colors in chestnut, beech, fir, and larch trees, the service features panoramic windows. The journey traverses diverse landscapes, passing through locations such as Santa Maria Maggiore and Re in Italy before descending through the Centovalli gorges. Round-trip tickets are priced between 36 and 51 euros, depending on the class of carriage and the day of the week, and include the option for a single stop during the journey. This service is part of a broader trend of increased interest in autumn rail travel across Europe, as travelers seek immersive seasonal experiences and aim to avoid peak-season crowds. Other notable scenic routes highlighted for autumn foliage include Switzerland’s GoldenPass Line, which runs from Montreux to Interlaken, and the Bernina Express, which travels from the Engadine region to Tirano. Other mentioned routes include the Tren de Sóller in Spain, the Semmering Railway and Schneebergbahn in Austria, ~~and~~ the Rhodope Narrow Gauge Railway in ~~Bulgaria.~~ Bulgaria, and the Sagano Romantic Train in Japan.

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