All ready for the famous Foliage Trainan unmissable experience that allows you to enjoy the wonderful autumn colors along the Vigezzina-Centovalli railway which returns between October and November. This railway route, which unites Italy and Switzerland, crosses spectacular landscapes on a stretch of 52 km.
From 12 October to 17 November, passengers will have the opportunity to experience a unique journey through the Alpine forests, where the shades of foliage they transform the environment into an extraordinary natural palette. The route starts from the Piedmontese city of Domodossola and crosses the Vigezzo Valley, also known as the “valley of painters” for its scenic beauty.
During the journey, the trains pass by picturesque villages, such as Santa Maria Maggioreand they touch places like Kingfamous for the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sangue. After crossing the border with Switzerland, the railway descends through the Centovalli, known for its deep gorges and dense woods, until reaching Locarnoon the shores of Lake Maggiore.
A wonderful sight to admire from the windows
Although the line is active all year round, the autumn period is the ideal time to admire this spectacle of nature, when the leaves of the trees, from chestnuts to birches up to the beech forests at the highest altitudes, take on golden and reddish shades.
The Foliage Train offers travelers a privileged view thanks to the trains equipped with large panoramic windowswhich allow you to better appreciate the surrounding landscape with the hills dotted with rows of golden yellow vines.
The special ticket, valid for one or two days, allows you to make an intermediate stop along the route, giving you the opportunity to explore the places touched by the railway. Domodossolawith its well-preserved historic center and cultural attractions such as Palazzo San Francesco and the Civic Museums, is one of the recommended destinations.
Also Locarnowith its elegant lakefront which culminates in a splendid garden full of plant species and the famous Piazza Grande, is a destination not to be missed. It is not far away Asconaa charming village on the shores of Lake Maggiore.
For those who want to do the complete trip, it is possible depart from both Domodossola and Locarnoand book tickets directly online available on the website https://www.vigezzinacentovalli.com/foliage.html.
