This route links Davos Klosters, St. Moritz, Zermatt and the Jungfrau Region, using Switzerland's rail network. Swap or skip stops to suit your skill level and budget. Journey times are approximate; confirm schedules on the SBB timetable.
Day 1: Arrive in Zurich, continue to Davos
Take the train from Zurich Airport to Davos, around two and a half hours via Landquart. Settle in, collect rental gear and enjoy dinner in town.
Days 2–3: Davos Klosters
Day 2: Parsenn from Davos Dorf, with lunch near Weissfluhjoch. Day 3: choose Madrisa from Klosters for a quieter day, or Jakobshorn for freestyle terrain. Davos Klosters guide.
Day 4: Davos to St. Moritz
Ride the Rhaetian Railway toward the Engadin via the scenic Albula line (allow around two hours or more; check connections). Arrive for a late-afternoon spa or a short lake walk.
Day 5: St. Moritz
Ski Corviglia in the sun, with lunch at a mountain restaurant. Evening options include a grand-hotel dinner or watching the winter spectacle of the Cresta Run when open to visitors. St. Moritz guide.
Day 6: Glacier Express to Zermatt
The Glacier Express takes roughly eight hours between St. Moritz and Zermatt, crossing the Oberalp Pass and Rhône valley. Reservations are required. If you prefer a shorter day, take regular trains via Chur and Visp.
Days 7–8: Zermatt
Day 7: Sunnegga and Rothorn, with Matterhorn views. Day 8: Klein Matterhorn and the ski route toward Cervinia in Italy (check lift times and your ticket coverage). Zermatt guide.
Days 9–10: Jungfrau Region
Travel to Interlaken via Visp and Spiez, then continue to Wengen or Grindelwald. Day 9: Männlichen and Kleine Scheidegg. Day 10: ski a final morning or visit the Jungfraujoch, then return to Zurich or Bern for departure. Jungfrau guide.
Planning notes
- Best weeks: mid-January to mid-March, avoiding peak holiday prices where possible.
- Book early: accommodation and panoramic train seats, especially around Christmas and the Lauberhorn weekend in January.
- Luggage: pack light for multiple transfers, or use luggage services listed on the SBB site.
- Swap in Verbier: from Zermatt, rail via Visp and Martigny reaches Le Châble, with a gondola up to Verbier. See Verbier guide.