The Grand Tour of Switzerland is a 1,643 km (1021 mile) tourist circuit in Switzerland, devised by Switzerland Tourism and The Grand Tour of Switzerland Association in 2015. Split into 8 stages, the circuit traverses through 13 UNESCO World Heritage sights, 5 Alpine passes, and 22 lakes.[1] A key component of the circuit are the 83 photo boards across the route, showcasing various views, from mountain passes to cityscapes.[2] The full Grand Train Tour includes journeys on Switzerland’s most famous panoramic trains, like the Bernina Express, the Glacier Express and the GoldenPass Line.[3]
References
edit- ^ Tourismus, Schweiz. "Grand Tour of Switzerland". Switzerland Tourism. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ Wedia. "The Grand Tour of Switzerland: What you need to know". IamExpat. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ ECHO Rails. "5 Most Scenic Train Journeys in Switzerland". ECHO Rails. Retrieved 7 October 2024.