Pullman Class on the Bernina Express.
 

A journey aboard the nostalgic 1930s-style carriage combines historical travel culture with personal service and selected cuisine to create a harmonious overall experience.

The culinary highlight is a visit to the La Gatta vineyard, where you can enjoy a local lunch and wine accompaniment.

Choose between a day trip with a return journey or a single trip to Tirano or St Moritz.

A maximum of 32 passengers per route are welcome.

Pullman Class makes crossing the Alps on the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage route between the high mountains and the Southern Alps an experience you’re unlikely to forget.


9.17 am – departure from St Moritz

11.32 am – arrival in Tirano

11.45 am – departure from Tirano to La Gatta vineyard*

12.00 noon – arrival at La Gatta vineyard, lunch and tour of the wine cellar

1.45 pm – first opportunity to return from La Gatta vineyard to Tirano (possibility to explore Tirano independently)

3.15 pm – second opportunity to return from La Gatta vineyard to Tirano

4.06 pm – departure from Tirano

6.25 pm – arrival in St Moritz



The service is including:

• Personal concierge
• On-board catering
• Lunch (3-course menu) with wine pairing at La Gatta vineyard (including transport)
• Guided tour of the wine cellar (languages: German, English or Italian)
• Travel guide for highlights and orientation en route (trilingual German, English, Italian)
• Access to the open scenic carriage on the Tirano–St Moritz route, reserved for Pullman Class passengers
• A personal souvenir

Bookings can be made for the period from 1 June to 25 October 2026 – ideal for unforgettable experiences during the summer and autumn months.

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Historical Pullman Car

Bernina Express Pullman Class
 

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La Gatta vineyard
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La Gatta vineyard

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For those members who suspected neckervd's topic seemed not quite right, it has been confirmed as legitimate.

I'd personally never suspect a post by neckervd.

I've seen those trains neckervd, and wondered about them, but figured they'd cost a small fortune, and we're more than content with SBB regional trains, but first timers might really enjoy giving them a go.

You've piqued my interest in La Gatta vineyard though.

580 chf - 625 chf per adult round trip. Holy crap.

Thanks, but no.

Gulp.
Added to the when I win the lottery list.

I haven't experienced this particular train, but I have taken the Belle Epoque train from Montreux to Zweisimmen multiple times. I think I would still prefer that train. This Pullman train's stop at a winery also wouldn't really work for us as my husband does not drink alcohol.

But for those who are interested and whose budget allows it, why not give it a go?

I have one general question: on the Belle Epoque version of the Golden Pass train, the steps to get from the platform into the carriage are quite steep.
It's no picnic if you are taking more than carryon size luggage with you or have even moderately limited mobility (aka, stiff knees). How is the access to the Pullman train? When traveling with medium or full size luggage, I always check the SBB web site to see if the train I have in mind is noted as NF -- which means easy access. Doesn't guarantee that you'll be able to simply roll your luggage into the train but the steps are usually much easier to manage. (we also try to take trains that offer a first class quiet car)

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Answer to Melnq8 and hetismij2:

Switzerland IS expensive, there is no doubt. In addition, the CHF is overrated because of the actual political and economical misery in many other countries.
But don't forget that the middle (median) gross monthly wage of elderly Swiss people is around 10,000 USD/pax.

Neverheless, no Swiss people would book such a thing,

Switzerland is sadly too expensive for us, and for many Europeans. That train sounds fabulous, and I know there are people who can afford it and will enjoy the whole experience.
I am glad you posted about it for those people.

Most luxury trains are expensive.
A OW jouney from Paris to Istanbul in the Venice - Simplon Orient Express costs for example 56,000 USD in a 2bed cabin and 112,000 USD in a single one.
https://www.belmond.com/trains/europ...press/journeys
The same ride by Flixbus costs 150 USD
Wizzair flights from London start at 52 USD/pax

We had no idea what we were doing but grabbed an early morning regular old normal train from St. Moritz to Milan on a Saturday....totally empty car except for a mom and one toddler who got off after a couple stops. We spent the next few hours alone, the car to ourselves, moving from side to side sticking our heads out the windows and taking photos. Stopped in Tirano to change trains, had some snacks and wandered around town before heading onward. It really was one of the most unexpected and pleasant travel situations we have encountered, totally by chance. Cheap, but Priceless! This planned, canned, expensive, scheduled boutique trip is probably OK for some who want that kind of experience and can afford it.

In the Bernina Express St. Moritz dp 9.17, there will be just 1 Pullman car. For reservations in the other panoramic cars you will just pay 32 CHF for the seat reservation (plus a ticket or a Swiss Travel Pass).
There is no seat reservation needed fo the (usually a bit faster) "normal" trains leaving St. Moritz at 7.48 and then every hr until 18.48.
From every second train leaving St. Moritz between 8.48 and 16.48, you can change at Tirano to a Varenna (4 hrs journey) - Milan (5 hrs journey) bound train.
For Bergamo change at Lecco (every 2 hrs too, total journey St. Moritz - Bergamo: 5 1/2 hrs
For Lugano change at Monza (every 2 hrs too, total journey St. Moritz - Lugano 6 hrs

From the trains St. Moritz dp 7.48, 9.48, 11.48, 13.48, you can change at Tirano to a conncting Edolo bound bus from where you can reach Capo di Ponte (Unesco site), Lake Iseo and Brescia by scenic local train.
For example: St. Moritz dp 7.48 - Capo di Ponte ar 12.20 - Pisogne/Lake Iseo ar 13.02 - Iseo ar 13.31 - Brescia ar 13.53

I went to La Gatta Winery many years ago and I liked the visit, from the location to the winery, from the tasting to the shopping opportunity. I brought home 6 bottles to open when I cook "Pizzoccheri". Now, looking at the website La Gatta Estate | Triacca Winery , they obviously developed the reception of tourists and visitors since then. According to their website, you can visit for free on your own the vineyards but also have a guided visit with tasting for 30€, or have lunch/dinner in addition for 45€.

The Triacca family, owner of La Gatta, owns some vineyard in Tuscany as well, hence you can taste and buy also their Chianti and other wines, if of interest. All in all, not a bad address, IMO.

The Triacca family is a Swiss family living at Campascio (Brusio) in Val Poschiavo where they own some vineyards since centuries.