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European scenic autumn rail travel
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The Vigezzina-Centovalli railway, which connects 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 is noted for its views travels through the mountainous hinterland of chestnut groves, beech forests, Lake Maggiore, passing through the Centovalli and gorges. the Vigezzo Valley, also known as the ‘Valley of Painters.’ Designed to showcase autumn colors in chestnut, beech, and larch trees, the service features panoramic windows. 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 Line, which runs from Montreux to Interlaken, and the Bernina Express, which travels from the Vigezzina-Centovalli, and Engadine region to Tirano. Other mentioned routes include the Tren de Sóller in Spain, among others. the Semmering Railway and Schneebergbahn in Austria, and the Rhodope Narrow Gauge Railway in Bulgaria.
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- 2026-09-15 11:45 UTC European scenic autumn rail travel
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