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This episode starts in Tirano in northern Italy, and starts climbing up through the Italian Alps and the great lakes of Italy on its way to the roof of Europe, Zermatt, the gateway to the magnificent Matterhorn. The huge Brusio spiral railway takes the train up 1000 metres in a short time as this first stretch heads passed glaciers, viaducts, and even tiny station hotels. At Alp Grum, station master, Primo runs not just the station but a hotel and restaurant famous for its pasta. At St Moritz it’s all change to get on the Glacier Express. Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

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Travelling through the Italian Alps via Train! | The World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys
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44 minutes
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English

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