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Foliage with the Centovalli Railway — Domodossola
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Foliage with the Centovalli Railway

<p>If you want to live an unforgettable experience, you can admire the colors of’autumn from the comfort of a train, admiring the beautiful landscapes you will encounter between Switzerland and Piedmont.</p> <p>That of the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway...

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Foliage with the Centovalli Railway — Domodossola, Italy.

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<p>If you want to live an unforgettable experience, you can admire the colors of&rsquo;autumn from the comfort of a train, admiring the beautiful landscapes you will encounter between Switzerland and Piedmont.</p> <p>That of the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway </p> is a 52-kilometer-long itinerary that connects Domodossola to Locarno, where you can admire and visit villages and landscapes dressed in the colors of foliage on what has been called the most beautiful railway in&rsquo;Italy.</p> <p>The name "Centovalli" &egrave; was inspired by the presence on the site of numerous valleys and small valleys on which there are numerous small towns that give the valley its picturesque and in some cases wild character; in fact, the railway route has to cross 83 bridges and viaducts and 34 tunnels towards Locarno and Lake Maggiore.</p>

Foliage with the Centovalli Railway - Domodossola | Secret World Trip Planner
Foliage with the Centovalli Railway - Domodossola | Secret World Trip Planner
Foliage with the Centovalli Railway - Domodossola | Secret World Trip Planner
Foliage with the Centovalli Railway - Domodossola | Secret World Trip Planner
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Autumn is the ideal season to experience the Centovalli Railway, when the landscapes are dressed in vibrant fall colors. The journey between Switzerland and Piedmont offers stunning views of the foliage from the comfort of your train seat.
The Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway is a 52-kilometer itinerary that connects Domodossola to Locarno, crossing 83 bridges and viaducts along with 34 tunnels. This route is considered the most beautiful railway in Italy and ends near Lake Maggiore in Switzerland.
The name 'Centovalli' was inspired by the numerous valleys and small valleys present in the region, each dotted with picturesque and sometimes wild small towns. The name reflects the valley's distinctive character shaped by its many geographical features.
Yes, the railway allows you to admire and visit the numerous small villages and towns scattered throughout the Centovalli region between Switzerland and Piedmont. These settlements add to the picturesque charm of the journey and offer opportunities to explore the local landscape.
The railway's scenic beauty comes from its impressive engineering feats and dramatic landscape, requiring 83 bridges and viaducts plus 34 tunnels to navigate the mountainous terrain. Combined with the colorful autumn foliage and the journey between Switzerland and Italy, it creates an unforgettable experience.

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