All aboard the Powder Express - an old-world, luxury ski trip along the route of the high-alpine train.
The Glacier Express is Switzerland’s most famous train route, running from the foot of the Matterhorn in Zermatt to the playgrounds of European royalty in St. Moritz. Between, it passes through a dozen of Europe’s undiscovered family ski resorts. We’ll use this deluxe train to work our way through the Alps’ finest terrain, refueling on board, and hopping off again to explore gems like Andermatt, Arosa, and eventually the famous endpoint, St. Moritz.
Begin in Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn for a heli lift up to a 7000’ ski descent off Monte Rosa, which ends at an opulent mountain restaurant. Then board the train for Andermatt, where we’ll ski the area’s unspoiled steeps, staying in the new 5-star Chedi Hotel. The journey east continues on the first-class dining car over the Oberalp pass. Over a 3-course lunch, take in the tunnels, glaciers, and the geographical bull’s-eye of the Swiss Alps. A spa side-trip for an overnight at the Pritzker Prize-winning Therme Vals and the newly-renovated Hotel 7132; or pull into sunny Arosa, a chic design-hotel village with uncrowded powder skiing, a luxurious spa, and fantastic energy. There’s one last stop: St. Moritz. The definition of luxury in the Alps, St. Moritz is rich with culture and history, but despite its’ reputation, few realize the secrets of its skiing potential. We’ll find the best snow with our guides at one of the region's 7 ski areas.
The best ski trip the Swiss Alps have to offer; 10 nights in premier hotels, skiing unrivalled resorts and connecting them aboard a luxury panoramic train. Heli-ski in Zermatt and St. Moritz, with some of the leading spas in Switzerland to aid recovery along the way. This is the ultimate ski safari.
Price: Winter 2018/19: From CHF 10,450 / per person
*Please contact us with specific requests for individualized pricing
Included:
- Arrival and departure VIP transfer, GVA - Geneva International Airport or ZRH - Zurich to Zermatt, and St.Moritz to ZRH
- 10 nights accommodation, double occ. including breakfast and all taxes
- 4 nights The Omnia 5*, Zermatt
- 2 nights The Chedi 5*, Andermatt
- 4 nights Kulm Hotel 5*, St.Moritz
- Skipass x 9 days (Zermatt/Cervinia, Andermatt & St. Moritz/Engadin region)
- Premium quality ski demo x 9 days (skis & poles)
- Use of Barryvox Pulse avalanche transceiver (option to add-on ABS airbag backpack)
- 9 Days guided resort and backcountry skiing with UIAGM mountain guides
- All ski transfers required for daily itinerary
- 1 Heliski drop Zermatt. additional drops can be booked a la carte
- Glacier Express train tickets Zermatt - Andermatt & Andermatt - St. Moritz: 1st class reserved seats
- 1 Evening excursion sledding on the Albula Pass, fondue dinner and local wine/beverages included
- Emergency helicopter evacuation Insurance
- EE Personalized concierge & assistance throughout your stay (dinner / nightclub reservations, massage, local insider advice)
- All taxes
CONTACT US to start planning your custom Glacier Express ski itinerary this winter.