Foliage Train links Domodossola and Locarno.
The Foliage Train, a slow travel experience through the stunning autumn landscapes of northern Italy and Switzerland, runs from 12 October until 17 November 2024.
The two-hour train journey on the Vigezzina-Centovalli railway travels along a historic narrow-gauge line that runs between Domodossola in Italy’s Piemonte region, and Locarno, on Lake Maggiore in Switzerland.
The train winds its way through the picturesque Vigezzo Valley and the “Hundred Valleys” (Centovalli), offering breathtaking views of forests ablaze with autumnal hues.
The 52-km route, which sees the train trundle across 83 bridges and through 34 tunnels, is included in the 10 most spectacular railway lines in Europe by travel guide Lonely Planet.
Tickets for the Treno del Foliage cost €40 at weekends and €36 during the week.
Children and young people aged between six and 16 years pay half price, while kids under six travel free of charge if they do not occupy a seat.
For full travel details see the Vigezzina-Centovalli website.