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Sales Manual 2013Version October 2012Glacier Express / Gornergrat <strong>Bahn</strong>Zermatt Shuttle / Furka vehicle transport


<strong>Matterhorn</strong> <strong>Gotthard</strong> <strong>Bahn</strong>2The Alpine adventure railwayThe <strong>Matterhorn</strong> <strong>Gotthard</strong> <strong>Bahn</strong> is one of Switzerland’slargest railway companies with a network of over 144kilometres extending from Disentis and Göschenen toZermatt – from the <strong>Gotthard</strong> to the <strong>Matterhorn</strong>. Thefamous Glacier Express is the company’s major touristicattraction.ContentsPageThe Alpine adventure railway 2Destinations on routes 3Travel to Zermatt – <strong>by</strong> train 4Travel to Zermatt – <strong>by</strong> car 5Travel to Zermatt – <strong>by</strong> <strong>coach</strong> 6Glacier Express 7Glacier Express – Timetables 8Glacier Express – Fares 9Peaks of the world 10Bernina Express 11Furka vehicle transport 12Adventure offers 13Zermatt panorama 14General: Subject to programme and price monifications.1 EURO=CHF 1.30 (The daily exchange rate applies)<strong>Matterhorn</strong> <strong>Gotthard</strong> <strong>Bahn</strong><strong>Bahn</strong>hofplatz 7CH-3900 Brig, SwitzerlandPhone ++41 (0)27 927 70 00Fax ++41 (0)27 927 77 79info@mgbahn.chwww.mgbahn.chQuality.Our Passion.


Destinations on<strong>Matterhorn</strong> <strong>Gotthard</strong> <strong>Bahn</strong> routesSurselva – Disentis/SedrunDisentis is the starting point of the <strong>Matterhorn</strong> Gott -hard <strong>Bahn</strong>. The Surselva region is a richly-varied skiingand hiking area. The source of the River Rhine lies inthe vicinity of the Oberalp Pass.www.disentis-sedrun.chVisp – Visp ValleyThe tiny town of Visp is the gateway to the worldfamousresorts of Zermatt and Saas Fee. The regionaround Visp is known for its vast variety of hiking andskiing attractions.www.rund-um-visp.ch3Ursern Valley – AndermattMany fascinating Alpine passes and unsurfaced roadslead from Andermatt and the Ursern Valley into thesurrounding valleys, all with views of majestic mountains,glistening glaciers and verdant valleys. Andermattis an ideal summer or winter resort.www.andermatt.chGomsGoms nestles in a magnificent mountain world in theupper section of the Rhone Valley. Goms is the birthplaceof the world-renowned hotelier Cäsar Ritz andits villages still retain the traditional Valais style. InWintertime the Goms is one of the largest cross countryregions of Switzerland.www.goms.chAletsch UNESCOAletsch (Riederalp, Bettmeralp, Fiescheralp) lies on aplateau high above the Rhone Valley, on the largestand longest ice-stream in the Alps – the 23 km longand over 900 m deep Aletsch Glacier.www.aletscharena.chBrigBrig in the Rhone Valley is the main town in the German-speakingUpper Valais and starting point of theroad over the Simplon Pass open all year round. Brig’slandmark is the baroque Stockalper Castle.www.brig-belalp.chZermattThe traffic-free village of Zermatt at the <strong>Matterhorn</strong>has become one of the major summer and wintersports resorts. Zermatt is particularly distinguished<strong>by</strong> its idyllic mountain-village ambience, top-qualityhotels, modern and efficient mountain railways andits rich variety of international skiing and hiking arenaswith numerous mountain restaurants.www.zermatt.chLötschberg-BasistunnelRoute <strong>by</strong> trainTravel time newZürich–Visp1 hour 59 min.Zürich–Brig2 hour 08 min.Zürich–Zermatt3 hour 11 min.Bern–Zermatt2 hour 06 min.Interlaken–Zermatt2 hour 13 min.Geneva Airport–Zermatt 3 hour 47 min.Zurich Airport–Zermatt 3 hour 35 min.Round tripsRound trips <strong>by</strong> rail are now more of a pleasure thanever, thanks to the new Lötschberg Base Tunnel. Theclassic tour starts in Lucerne or Bern and from theregoes to Visp – Brig – Andermatt and back to Lucerneor Bern, taking in the most unspoiled part of Switzerland– the Alps – plus a ride on the <strong>Matterhorn</strong><strong>Gotthard</strong> <strong>Bahn</strong>. Countless variations are possible.


Travel to Zermatt – <strong>by</strong> train4By railDirect rail links from Swiss cities and airports. FromVisp/Brig – junction of all Swiss Federal Railway routesfrom the north (Germany/Lötschberg), west (LakeGeneva line) and south (Simplon/Milan) – the <strong>Matterhorn</strong>Gott hard <strong>Bahn</strong> carries travellers to Zermatt in 60minutes, with trains at hourly/half hourly intervals. Thejourney through the ruggedly romantic Visp Valley is anexciting prelude to your holiday. Resorts are strung likepearls: the old mountaineering village of St. Niklaus,the sunny Grächen plateau, Randa, tranquil yet alwaysinteresting; and last but not least, Täsch.Single fare Cl. Single ReturnCHF € CHF €Brig–Zermatt 2. 36.00 27.70 72.00 55.401. 63.00 48.40 126.00 96.90Visp–Zermatt 2. 35.00 26.90 70.00 53.801. 62.00 47.60 124.00 95.30½-Fare-Card, Swiss Card, Children 6–16 years: 50%GA, Swiss Pass: freeEurailpass: 25%Group fare Cl. Single ReturnCHF € CHF €Brig–Zermatt 2. 28.80 22.10 57.60 44.301. 50.40 38.70 100.80 77.50Visp–Zermatt 2. 28.00 21.50 56.00 43.101. 49.60 38.10 99.20 76.30Group fare valid from 10 persons. Free: every 10 th person free.Prices in Euro are subject to change.The current daily exchange rate will apply.Timetable Zermatt ShuttleZermatt g Täsch06.00 06.20 06.40 07.00 07.20 07.40 08.00 08.20 08.40 09.00 09.2009.40 10.00 10.20 10.40 11.00 11.20 11.40 12.00 12.20 12.40 13.0013.20 13.40 14.00 14.20 14.40 15.00 15.20 15.40 16.00 16.20 16.4017.00 17.20 17.40 18.00 18.20 18.40 19.00 19.20 19.40 20.00 20.2020.40 21.00 21.20 21.40 22.00 22.30 23.30 00.3001.30 10 02.30 10 03.30 10 04.30 10 05.30 10Täsch g Zermatt06.00 06.20 06.40 07.00 07.20 07.40 08.00 08.20 08.40 09.00 09.2009.40 10.00 10.20 10.40 11.00 11.20 11.40 12.00 12.20 12.40 13.0013.20 13.40 14.00 14.20 14.40 15.00 15.20 15.40 16.00 16.20 16.4017.00 17.20 17.40 18.00 18.20 18.40 19.00 19.20 19.40 20.00 20.2020.40 21.00 21.20 21.40 22.00 22.30 23.00 00.00 01.0002.00 10 03.00 10 04.00 10 05.00 10 10only in the nights Thursday–Friday,Friday–Saturday and Saturday–Sunday


Travel to Zermatt – <strong>by</strong> car<strong>Matterhorn</strong> Terminal TäschCar parkingThere are 2100 covered car parks spaces at the <strong>Matterhorn</strong>Terminal Täsch in Täsch. 365 days/24 hours.No need of reservation.The car park at the <strong>Matterhorn</strong> Terminal Täsch (P MTT)is designed for vehicles no more than 2,30 m high.Larger vehicles can park in the car park at the entranceto Täsch (P2 Schali).HotelZermatt ShuttleThe <strong>Matterhorn</strong> <strong>Gotthard</strong> <strong>Bahn</strong> shuttle trains run at20 minute intervals daily into the centre of Zermatt.Single fare Täsch–Zermatt g DAdults CHF 8.00 CHF 16.00€ 6.10 € 12.30Children 6–16, ½-Fare-Card, CHF 4.00 CHF 8.00Swiss Card € 3.10 € 6.205SouvenirGA, Children – 6 /with Junior Card CHF 0.– CHF 0.–Prices parking for private cars2 hours CHF 4.– € 3.004 hours CHF 7.– € 5.308 hours CHF 13.– € 10.–from 1 day CHF 14.50 € 11.10 per dayfrom 8 days CHF 13.50 € 10.30 per dayBaggage IndividualsConvenient transport of visitors’ baggage between Täschand Zermatt. With the free baggage trolley from parkingdirectly into the shuttle-train. Deposit of CHF 5.– per trolley(will be refunded).Parking and train-station are in the same building.ZermattTäschMTTMatter Vispa<strong>Matterhorn</strong> <strong>Gotthard</strong> <strong>Bahn</strong>800 mSchali2VispParking <strong>Matterhorn</strong> Terminal TäschPhone +41 (0)27 967 12 14Fax +41 (0)27 967 12 14www.matterhornterminal.chinfo@matterhornterminal.ch<strong>Matterhorn</strong> <strong>Gotthard</strong> <strong>Bahn</strong>Railway station Täsch, Phone +41 (0)27 927 75 01Fax +41 (0)27 927 75 09, bahnhof.taesch@mgbahn.chRailway station Zermatt, Phone +41 (0)27 927 74 74Fax +41 (0)27 927 74 79, bahnhof.zermatt@mgbahn.chwww.mgbahn.ch


Travel to Zermatt – <strong>by</strong> <strong>coach</strong>6<strong>Matterhorn</strong> Terminal TäschFree Bus ParkingThe car park at the <strong>Matterhorn</strong> Terminal Täsch (P MTT)is designed for vehicles no more than 2,30 m high. Lar-The car park at the <strong>Matterhorn</strong> Terminal Täsch (P MTT) is designed forvehicles ger vehicles no more can than park 2,30 in m high. the car Larger park vehicles at the can entrance park in the to carpark at the entrance to Täsch (P2 Schali).Täsch (P2 Schali).Prices Parking Busses–4 hours CHF CHF 20.– 20.– –24 –24 hours hours CHF 40.– CHF 40.––8 hours CHF € 30.– 15.30 per day CHF 40.– € 30.70–8 hours CHF 30.– per day CHF 40.–€ 23.– € 30.70Zermatt ShuttleGruppentarif Täsch–Zermatt g DAdults CHF 6.40 CHF 12.80€ 4.90 € 9.80Children 6–16, CHF 3.20 CHF 6.40Half-Fard Card, Swiss Card € 2.40 € 4.90GA, Children – 6 / Junior Card CHF 0.– CHF 0.–Group Fares from 10 persons. Free: every 10th person free.Freeluggage transfer for groups* *– Booking until 4 pm on the preceding day– approximate time of arrival– group name– the quantity of baggage– hotel in Zermatt– all year round, except on Saturdays during thewinter season– from 8 am until 6 pm– Luggage trolleys for individual luggage transfer arealso provided free of charge (against a refundabledeposit of CHF 5.00).*For train users:Bus Parking is included!ArrivalParkingDrive your <strong>coach</strong> into one of the baysin front of P MTT.Drop off your passengers in front ofP MTT.Your passengers must then wait insidethe terminal or, if the group has a tourguide, can continue on to Zermatt inthe «Zermatt Shuttle».As the <strong>coach</strong> driver, you must first geta free parking ticket for a spacein P2 Schali and then park your <strong>coach</strong>(alone) in P2 Schali.You can then use the free bus serviceto return to P MTT.IMPORTANT: Be sure to keep yourticket right up to your departure!With luggageThe luggage will be transferred to a VIPluggage cart, as booked.Employees of the <strong>Matterhorn</strong> <strong>Gotthard</strong><strong>Bahn</strong> will ensure the VIP group luggagecart is loaded onto the Zermatt Shuttleto Zermatt and there unloaded onto thestation concourse.The hotel will then pick up the VIPgroup luggage cart from the stationconcourse in Zermatt.After unloading the luggage, the hotelwill take the VIP group luggage cartback to the station in Zermatt.DepartureParkingWith luggageYour passengers first travel on the The hotel will collect a VIP group luggagecart from the station in Zermatt.Zermatt Shuttle to Täsch and therehave to wait.After loading the luggage onto the cart,You, as the <strong>coach</strong> driver, can use the the hotel will take the cart to the stationin Zermatt.free bus service to return to P2 Schali.There, pick up your vehicle (keeping There, employees of the <strong>Matterhorn</strong>your parking ticket ready to raise the <strong>Gotthard</strong> <strong>Bahn</strong> will ensure that the VIPbarrier) and then pick up your passengersfrom the terminal.matt Shuttle to Täsch and there un -group luggage cart is put on the Zer-Your <strong>coach</strong> can then depart from the loaded at the terminal.terminal.The luggage then has to be transferredfrom the VIP group luggage cart to the<strong>coach</strong>.Important:Free bus serviceThe free bus service between P MTT and P2 Schali operates from 8 am to6 pm.Parking <strong>Matterhorn</strong> Terminal TäschPhone +41 (0)27 967 12 14www.matterhornterminal.chinfo@matterhornterminal.ch<strong>Matterhorn</strong> <strong>Gotthard</strong> <strong>Bahn</strong>Railway station Täsch, Phone +41 (0)27 927 75 01Railway station Zermatt, Phone +41 (0)27 927 74 74www.mgbahn.ch


Glacier ExpressThe slowest express train in the worldBy the renowned Swiss mountain railway from St.Moritz to Zermatt, from Piz Bernina to <strong>Matterhorn</strong>. Aremarkable 8-hour railway ride over 291 bridges,through 91 tunnels, over the 2033-metre-high OberalpPass. A panoramic trip through the high Alps inthe very heart of Switzerland. The Glacier Express –the most spectacular route between the sightseeingattractions in the captivating holiday corner of Graubunden,Canton Uri Central Switzerland with Lake Lucerneand Lucerne itself (Connected from Andermatt)and the sun-kissed Valais with its glorious glaciers andappealing southern regions. Travel comfortably <strong>by</strong>rail, through a section of unspoilt natural world pakkedwith ancient mountain forests, peaceful Alpinepastures and rushing mountain streams. Travelthrough mountain valleys full of centuries-old traditionand culture.The Glacier Express cuts a cross-section through stunningSwitzerland – pure train-travel pleasure. You areour honoured guest so prepare to be pampered in theGlacier Express. Savour meals specially prepared <strong>by</strong>our chef. Or relax in your comfortable seat and enjoycoffee, snacks and drinks served from our Railbar. TheGlacier-Express is superb in all four seasons: shimmeringpeaks in summer, snow-covered, fairy-tale sceneryin winter, fabulous Alpine flowers in spring and akaleidoscope of colour in autumn.The Glacier Express – the gateway to Switzerland!Chur, Andermatt and Brig/Visp offer good connect -ions to the major European traffic axes.www.glacierexpress.chFor Touroperators:www.glacierexpress.ch/en/touroperatorParisFranceGenevaLausanneRailway routeRailway routeBerne1 Simplonpass (<strong>by</strong> <strong>coach</strong>)Simplontunnel (<strong>by</strong> train)2 <strong>Gotthard</strong>tunnel (<strong>by</strong> <strong>coach</strong>)<strong>Gotthard</strong>tunnel (<strong>by</strong> train)3 Berninapass (<strong>by</strong> <strong>coach</strong>)Bernina Express (<strong>by</strong> train)4 Lötschberg Basistunnel (<strong>by</strong> train)5 Furka Basistunnel (<strong>coach</strong> ferry)Furkapass (<strong>by</strong> <strong>coach</strong>)6 Oberalppass (<strong>by</strong> train/<strong>coach</strong>)SpiezVispZermattBasel4BrigGermanyInterlaken51GornergratZurichLuzernDisentis6Andermatt2S w i t z e r l a n dItalyLuganoMilanoSt. Moritz3Oberalppass2033 m20002000St. MoritzZermatt18001775 m18001604 mCelerinaSamedan1600RealpDavos16001540 mAlbula lineSedrun14001500 m 1400MünsterAndermattOberwald 1435 m1200Bergün1200St. NiklausDisentisLandwasser Viaduct10001000Fiesch1130 m1032 mTrun800Stalden800MörelTiefencastelIlanz Reichenau600Thusis600Visp Brig670 mRhine gorge Chur400630 m400585 mUNESCO World heritage:200200„Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch“m abovem above „The Rhaetian Railway in thesea level 0 20 40 60 80 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 291 km sea levelLandscape of Bernina/Albula“ChurDavosAustria7MunichTiranoBernina Express


Glacier Express – TimetablesTimetable Summer season From 09.05.2013 till 27.10.2013902 3) 904 2) 906 1) 908 Train Nr. 905 907 1) 909 2) 911 3)Restaurant car Seat Seat Seat Lunch Seat Seat Seat Restaurant car08.52 09.13 09.52 09.59 dep. Zermatt arr. 17.00 17.31 18.00 18.32| | 11.03 11.14 dep. Visp arr. 15.53 16.19 16.53 17.1910.18 10.37 11.18 11.37 dep. Brig arr. 15.40 15.59 16.40 16.5911.48 12.13 12.47 13.13 arr. Andermatt dep. 13.54 14.18 15.04 15.1811.54 12.20 12.54 13.20 dep. Andermatt arr. 13.44 14.04 14.54 15.1214.45 14.45 15.45 15.45 arr. Chur dep. 11.27 11.27 12.27 12.27| 15.28 16.32 16.32 arr. Thusis dep. 10.50 10.50 |15.50 15.47 16.49 16.49 arr. Tiefencastel dep. 10.32 10.32 11.3116.11 16.01 arr. Filisur dep.11.01 |16.48 | arr. Davos Platz dep.| 10.4116.58 18.10 18.10 St. Moritz 09.15 09.15 10.021) runs from 09 May – 13 October 20133) runs from 01 June – 22 September 20132) runs from 01 June – 22 September 2013Due to work out the track, the trains 911/902 will run from 01 June to 28 June 2013 only from/to Davos Glaris!(Busshuttle für Davos)8Timetable Winter season From 09.12.2012 till 08.05.2013dep. 09.52dep. 11.07910 900 1)dep. 11.18 10.18arr. 12.48 11.48dep. 12.54 11.54arr. 15.35 14.35arr. 16.28arr. 16.47arr. 17.01arr. 17.29 parr. 17.58Train Nr.p Change in Filisur1)Daily 25.12.2012–03.1.2013 and 27.4.–08.5.2013arr. 17.00arr.. 15.53903 901 1)Seat Seat LunchSeat SeatZermattVispBrigAndermattAndermattChurThusisTiefencastelFilisurDavos PlatzSt. Moritzarr.. 15.40 14.40dep. 13.54 12.54arr. 13.50 12.50dep. 11.15 10.15dep. 10.33dep. 10.15dep. 10.01dep. 09.31 pdep. 09.02Sections of the Glacier Express routeBoarding station Disembarking station Original Glacier Express trains(or reverse)902/911 904 */ 906/908 * 900/901 903/910905 * /907/909 *Surcharge (CHF/€) 33.–/25.30 33.–/25.30 13.–/10.– 13.–/10.–Zermatt/Täsch/Visp/Brig Chur/St. Moritz – X X XZermatt/Täsch/Visp/Brig Chur/Davos X – – –Zermatt/Täsch/Visp/Brig Filisur 902 904/909 – XZermatt/Täsch Andermatt X X – XAndermatt St. Moritz – X – XAndermatt Davos Platz X – – –* = Bookings only in combination with lunchX = Reservation possibleCoachesA train is always composed of two panoramic <strong>coach</strong>es1st class, one service <strong>coach</strong>/Restaurant car and threepanoramic <strong>coach</strong>es 2nd class.Oversized windows, which extend into the roof cove,provide panoramic views in both classes.Air conditioning makes sure you travel comfortably.Commentary via earphones in G / F / E / I / C / J. 2 musicchannels.Your comfortImprovement of the comfort for clients through innovativeup-to-date wagons with air suspention, automaticdoors inside and outside, better gangways, bettercommentary systems, reduction of noise, morecomfortable seats and attractive design. (indoor andoutdoor).Timetables subject to change!Surcharge summer season 2013CHF 33.00 / € 25.30 (without lunch)Surcharge Winter season 2012/2013CHF 13.00 / € 10.– (without lunch)CateringAll panoramic trains with service wagon and bettercatering at the costumer’s seat. Railbar- and boardshopservice.3-course-meal CHF 43.00 / € 33.–Plate of the day CHF 30.00 / € 23.–Reservations/Meals:RailGourmino swissAlps AGGürtelstrasse 14, CH-7001 ChurTel. ++41 (0)81 300 15 15, Fax ++41 (0)81 300 15 16E-Mail sales@rgswissalps.ch, www.rgswissalps.ch


Glacier Express – FaresIndividual fares to 9 persons (without surcharge)Section 2 nd cl. 1 st cl.CHF € CHF €St. Moritz–Zermatt 145.00 111.50 254.00 195.40St. Moritz–Brig 109.00 83.80 191.00 146.90St. Moritz–Andermatt 80.00 61.50 140.00 107.70Davos Platz–Zermatt 134.00 103.10 235.00 180.80Davos Platz–Brig 98.00 75.40 172.00 132.30Davos Platz–Andermatt 69.00 53.10 121.00 93.10Chur–Zermatt 113.00 86.90 198.00 152.30Chur–Visp 81.20 62.50 142.40 109.50Chur–Brig 77.00 59.20 135.00 103.80Andermatt–Zermatt 70.00 53.80 123.00 94.60Täsch–Zermatt–Transfer 8.00 6.20 14.00 10.80Winter Promotion 9 December 2012 till 30 April 2013Fares for groups from 10 persons (incl. surcharge + meal)Section 2 nd cl. 1 st cl.CHF € CHF €St. Moritz–Zermatt 104.00 80.00 147.60 113.50St. Moritz–Brig 89.60 68.90 122.40 94.20St. Moritz–Andermatt 78.00 60.00 102.00 78.50Zermatt–Andermatt 74.00 57.00 95.20 73.40Chur–Zermatt 91.20 70.20 125.20 96.40Chur–Brig 76.80 59.20 100.00 77.00Davos–Zermatt 99.60 76.80 140.00 107.80Davos–Brig 85.20 65.60 114.80 88.40Fares for groups from 10 persons (without surcharge)2 nd cl. 1 st cl.CHF € CHF €116.00 89.20 203.20 156.3087.20 67.10 152.80 117.5064.00 49.20 112.00 86.20107.20 82.50 188.00 144.6078.40 60.30 137.60 105.8055.20 42.50 96.80 74.5090.40 69.50 158.40 121.8065.00 50.00 114.00 87.7061.60 47.40 108.00 83.1056.00 43.00 98.40 75.606.40 4.90 11.20 8.60Important:• Reservation obligatory for individual traveller and groups• Groups: Groups from 10 persons receive one free journey forevery 10 persons (no free travel on reservation fee)• The Half-Fare Card entitles holder to half-price travel / Generalseason ticket (GA) and one-day tickets valid (no discount onreservation fee)• The Junior Card entitles children to age 16 accompanied <strong>by</strong> aparent to free travel• Glacier Express trains are subject to surcharge9Winter Promotion included:• Journey in panoramic car 1 st or 2 nd class• Meal of the day and dessert served to passengers in their seats• Upgrade 3 course menu + CHF 8.– / € 6.10 (incl. starter andcoffee/teaWinter promotion Gornergrat CHF 78.– (€60.–)Inclusive 2nd-class journey Brig/Visp to ZermattAll prices are net and no free journeys apply!Only valid in connection with the Glacier Express product.Ticket purchase Cash paymentAll group and individual tickets may be purchased forcash at any ticket counter along the Glacier Express route.VoucherYou may also obtain all group and individual ticketswith an invoice. Contract obligatory. Following our receiptof your final reservation, you will be sent avoucher from the Glacier Express Reservation CentralOffice which can be redeemed against a ticket at anyticket counter along the Glacier Express route. Grouptickets will be issued on the spot, on the basis of theactual number of participants. The invoice will be issuedon the basis of the number of group tickets issuedon the spot. Any later amendments are thereforeexcluded.Our customers may pay their invoice into our bank accountin Euros at the current daily exchange rate. Thisavoids incurring high bank charges for money transfers.Tickets Zermatt–TäschWhen ordering these tickets, you may also order ticketsfor the Zermatt–Täsch return journey. Bus drivers travelfree between Zermatt and Täsch.The following cancellation fees will be applied:Cancellation of groupsUp to 30 days before date of travel No charge29 to 7 days before date of travel CHF 500.– / € 385.– per group6 days before travel date or 100% of the officialno-show of the groupfare price incl. surchargeChanges of numbers of participantsUp to 30 days before date of travel No charge29 to 10 days before date of travel CHF 25.– / € 19.20 per person9 to 1 day before date of travel CHF 50.– / € 38.40 per personTravel date or100% of the officialno-show of the groupfare price incl. surchargeReservation GroupsGlacier Expressc/o <strong>Matterhorn</strong> <strong>Gotthard</strong> <strong>Bahn</strong><strong>Bahn</strong>hofplatz 7CH-3900 Brig, SwitzerlandPhone ++41 (0)27 927 70 00Fax ++41 (0)27 927 71 29railcenter@mgbahn.chwww.glacierexpress.chIndividuals (FIT)From 90 days before travel start at:• Online www.glacierexpress.ch• all Swiss Railway stations• all bigger stations abroad• all travel agencies with train ticket sale• Rail Europe www.raileurope.comPrice subject to change.


Peaks of the World10Interlaken/Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch – Zermatt – GornergratGroups | FIT | 1.4.2013–1.4.2014The Jungfrau with the Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe (3454 m) andthe <strong>Matterhorn</strong> with the Gornergrat (3089 m) are world famousand among the most popular mountain excursion destinationsin Switzerland and Europe. The «Peaks of the World» packagecombines these two highlights.ProgrammDay 1: Journey from Swiss border or airport to Interlaken orGrindelwaldDay 2: Excursion to Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe, Europe’s high estaltituderailway station, at 3454 m. Snow and ice is 100% guaranteedhere! The Sphinx vantage building, Ice Palace, and plateau forstrolls in eternal snow – all-year-round Jungfraujoch attractions.Views stretch as far as Germany, France and Italy. The majesticmountain world of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau, as well as theAletsch Glacier, at 22 km the longest glacier in the Alps, are part ofthe UNESCO World Heritage. Experience them at close quarters.Day 3: Fascinating rail trip alongside Lake Thun, through thenew Lötschberg tunnel. Thank to the new tunnel you gain 72minutes from Interlaken to Zermatt. And then on over a sectionof the Glacier Express to Zermatt.Day 4: Excursion to the Gornergrat. Enjoy an unforgettable experience:the rail trip from 1605 m up to the Gornergrat vantageterrace at 3089 m, in the background a constantly-changing panoramawith the mighty <strong>Matterhorn</strong> and surrounding summits.Once on the Gornergrat, your views sweep over an impressiveAlpine world with 29 peaks over 4000 m high.Day 5: Return journey from Zermatt to Swiss border or airport.Services included• Journey <strong>by</strong> rail (2 nd class) from Swiss border or airport and back• 2 nights’ accommodation incl. breakfast in Interlaken/Grindelwald• 2 nights accommodation incl. breakfast in Zermatt• Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat excursions• Services and TaxesPackage prices CHF | € 3 -star DR 3- star SR 4 -star DR 4- star SRSeason 1: 1.4.–8.4.13 + 5.1.–4.4.14 918 | 706 1018 | 783 1068 | 821 1178 | 906Season 2: 8.4.–21.12.13 828 | 636 928 | 713 0968 | 744 1068 | 821Children to age 16: free travel with Junior Card, hotel reductions on request.Additional night Interlaken/GrindelwaldSeason 1 and 2 100 | 77 135 | 104 140 | 108 0170 | 130Additional night ZermattSeason 1: 1.4.–8.4.13 + 5.1.–4.4.14 150 | 115 165 | 126 185 | 143 210 | 161Season 2: 8.4.–21.12.13 105 | 80 120 | 92 135 | 103 155 | 1191 st class rail travel 85 | 66 85 | 66 085 | 66 085 | 66Subject to change.Bookings: railtour suisse, Bernstrasse 164, CH-3052 Zollikofen, Phone +41 (0)31 378 00 08, incoming@railtour.ch


Bernina ExpressBernina Express from Chur / St. Moritz / Davos toTiranoFrom the peaks and perpetual ice to the subtropical palmparadise of the south: the Bernina Express is the only permanentlyopen rail connection to cross the alps – and thison a route packed with momentous adventure and fascinatingcultural heritage. In summer 2008, the legendaryrailway was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritagesites. Rolling past the impressive glaciers of the BerninaGroup, you reach the summit surrounded <strong>by</strong> mountainlakes at an altitude of 2,253 m above sea level. Fromhere to the Italian city of Tirano, the railway descends1,824 metres on a route only 38.4 kilometres in length.RailbarThe Railbar will serve guests with hot and cold drinks aswell as sandwiches and snacks to their seats. The Railbaralso carries a selection of special Bernina Express souvenirs.(www.rhb.ch/shop).Bernina Express BusWould you like to discover more of the south?The new Bernina Express Bus takes the scenic route. Drivein comfort past the vineyards of Valtellina, trough picturesquevillages and along the shores of Lake Como fromTirano to Lugano (or vice versa).Reservations: For reservations and informationsplease contact: Rhätische <strong>Bahn</strong>, <strong>Bahn</strong>hofstr. 25,CH-7000 Chur, Phone ++41 [0] 81 288 63 26,Fax ++41 [0] 81 288 61 05reservation@rhb.ch; www.berninaexpress.chPrice: (for groups of 10 or more)*2nd cl.one way returnRoute CHF € CHF €Chur – Tirano 48.00 40.00 96.00 80.00Davos – Tirano 39.20 32.70 78.40 65.85St. Moritz – Tirano 24.00 20.00 48.00 40.00Tirano – Lugano 25.60 21.30 51.20 42.701st cl.one way returnRoute CHF € CHF €Chur – Tirano 84.00 70.00 168.00 140.00Davos – Tirano 68.80 57.30 137.60 114.70St. Moritz – Tirano 42.40 35.30 84.80 70.70Per 10 people1 free. Price subject to change.Supplement per person:Summer: (09.05.–20.10.2013)Chur–Tirano: CHF 12.– / € 9.20 per pers. / routeDavos–Tirano: CHF 12.– / € 9.20 per pers. / routeSt. Moritz–Tirano: CHF 12.– / € 9.20 per pers. / routeTirano–Lugano: CHF 12.– / € 9.20 per pers. / route11Winter (09.12.2012–08.05.2013 / 21.10.–14.12.2013)Chur/St. Moritz – Tirano – St. Moritz/Chur:CHF 9.00 / € 6.90 per person and routeLunch: In Poschiavo and Tirano, different restaurantsnear the station.


Furka vehicle transport12 The shortest route between Central Switzerland andthe Valais runs through the Furka Tunnel. The <strong>Matterhorn</strong><strong>Gotthard</strong> <strong>Bahn</strong> (MG<strong>Bahn</strong>) takes only 15 minutesto speed you and your vehicle safely and comfortablythrough the 15,4 km Furka Tunnel between Realp andOberwald.Running 365 Days• Vehicles to max. 16 tons, max. 3,05 m height, width2,50 m can be loaded until shortly before departure.• We recommend our services for your personal comfort.The railway loading stations at Realp and Oberwaldboth have a restaurant, kiosk, WC, telephonebooth and money changing facilities.• In the event of traffic jams on the A2 <strong>Gotthard</strong> motorway,please use the special «Andermatt» lane.• From Germany you can reach Zermatt via theA2/E35 from Karlsruhe, travelling from the directionof Basle. Continue to Lucerne, Andermatt, Realp(Furka vehicle transport), Brig, Täsch. Modern shuttletrains wait in Täsch to take you to Zermatt.TimetableDeparture Oberwald:Fr–Mo: 05.35, 06.05 every 30 Min. to 22.05 hoursDi–Do: 05.35, 06.35 every 60 Min. to 21.35 hoursDeparture Realp:Fr–Mo: 06.05, 06.35 every 30 Min. to 22.35 UhrDi–Do: 06.05, 07.05 every 60 Min. to 22.05 UhrTerms of loadingGeneral loading instructions• No rights to transport in a particular train, no reservationsare possible.• Drivers and passengers remain in their vehicles andare transported free of charge.Additional terms for buses and lorries• Max. total weight 20 tons, max. height 3,62 m,max. width 2,50 m: Ready to load 15 minutes be -fore departure, loaded onto carriage without protectiveroof• Owing to limited transport possibilities, we recommendprior booking at the loading station.• No rights to transport in a particular trainInformation on vehicle transportRealp Railway StationPhone ++41 (0)27 927 76 76Fax ++41 (0)27 927 76 79bahnhof.realp@mgbahn.chOberwald Railway StationPhone ++41 (0)27 927 76 66Fax ++41 (0)27 927 76 69bahnhof.oberwald@mgbahn.ch<strong>Matterhorn</strong> <strong>Gotthard</strong> <strong>Bahn</strong>www.Autoverlad-Furka.chPrices (Prices subject to change)Price per vehicle including driver and passengers:Vehicle CHF €Passenger cars to 9 seatsSummer: 1 June – 30 Sept. 25.00 19.20Winter: 1 Oct. – 31 May 30.00 23.00Buses10 –19 seats 47.00 36.1020 –25 seats 99.00 76.1026–36 seats 158.00 121.50> 36 seats 216.00 166.10


Adventure offersErlebnis CardValid on 2, 3 or 5 days of your choice, from CHF 58.00/ € 44.60Pure adventure between Disentis and Zermatt– free travel with the <strong>Matterhorn</strong> <strong>Gotthard</strong> <strong>Bahn</strong> andon all postbus lines in the Upper Valais– 50% discount on other railways, busses, cablecars,on sport and free time facilities, museums, rent abike and more!Prices * 2 Days 3 Days 5 DaysAdults withHalf-Fare-Card andyoung people CHF 58.– CHF 68.– CHF 89.–aged 6–16 € 44.60 € 52.30 € 68.40Adults no CHF 99.– CHF 129.– CHF 179.–reduction € 76.10 € 99.20 € 137.60Family (max. 2 adultswith 3 childern CHF 198.– CHF 258.– CHF 358.–up to age 16) € 152.30 € 198.40 € 275.20* – 31. March 2013Adventure Railway: Brunch in the train / GourmetValid from mid October till end of May on a date ofyour choice.On the tracks of the world-famous Glacier Express.On the route we serve you a rich Brunch- and Dessert-Buffet in the exclusive Panoramic <strong>coach</strong>.Prices and specialtrips on request.Brunch Brig/Visp – Zermattall Sundays 27.01.–07.04.2013Brunch Visp/Brig – Andermattall Thursdays 24.01.–11.04.2013Bike and Railway – Your adventure in the GomsTake your bike and see the Goms Valley! You travel in thetrain with your own bike from Brig or Visp to Oberwald.Bike rental is also possible at the station in Oberwald andAndermatt (reservation obligatory). Then you bike alongthe Rhone river to Brig (app. 6 hours). Are you tired?Make a stop in Niederwald (app. 1.5 hours), Fiesch (app.3 hours) and take the train back to Brig/Visp.Special Ticket 2. class to Oberwald and back, incl. biketransportation. 1. may till 30. novemberCHF €Adults with Half-Fare Card from Brig 19.– 14.60from Visp 21.– 16.10Adults no reduction from Brig 34.– 26.10from Visp 38.– 29.20Children to 16 years travel free with junior-/grandchildcard.Rent a bike 1 day 1/2 dayMountain + Country BikesAdults with CHF 28.– CHF 20.–Half-Fare Card € 21.50 € 15.30Adults CHF 33.– CHF 25.–no reduction € 25.30 € 19.20Children to 16 years with CHF 16.50 CHF 12.50junior-/grandchild card € 12.60 € 9.60E-Bikes on request. Attention: Prices valid for 2012!Open-Air OberalppassDaily 29.06.–01.09.2013Coach Belle-Epoque (50 seats) andNostalgic Openair <strong>coach</strong> (60 seats)Andermatt dep 12.27 h – Disentis arr 13.36 h /Disentis dep 14.14 h – Andermatt arr 15.22 hPrice: CHF 26.– p.P. per way for grps / CHF 30.– FITCHF 18.– p.P. per way for grps / CHF 20.– FIT with ½ FareChartertrips: CHF 1200.– single course /CHF 2000.– return13


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