{"id":8195,"date":"2025-08-26T09:43:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T07:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vigezzinacentovalli.com\/foliage-faq\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T15:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T13:28:00","slug":"foliage-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vigezzinacentovalli.com\/en\/foliage-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Foliage FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Foliage FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In autumn, the route of our railway turns into a multicolored painting, with the forests glowing in every shade of red, yellow, and orange. A natural spectacle to be experienced while traveling on our trains through wild valleys and woodlands.
Every day, trains connect the two terminal stations, Domodossola and Locarno, along a breathtaking 52 km route with spectacular views and panoramic glimpses set ablaze by autumn colors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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WHAT IS THE FOLIAGE TRAIN?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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In autumn, the forests along our route, between Domodossola<\/strong> and Locarno<\/strong>, turn into a variety of colors, giving our journey a breathtaking landscape thanks to the foliage, the autumnal change in leaf colors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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WHEN CAN I EXPERIENCE THE FOLIAGE?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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From October 11 to November 16, 2025 is the best period to enjoy this picturesque phenomenon aboard our trains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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HOW MUCH DOES THE TICKET COST?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The second-class ticket costs \u20ac41 on Saturdays and Sundays and \u20ac36 during the week.<\/p>\n

The first-class ticket costs \u20ac51 on Saturdays and Sundays and \u20ac46 during the week.<\/p>\n

Children and young people from 6 up to 16 years old pay half price<\/strong>;<\/p>\n

children under 6 travel for free<\/strong> if they do not occupy a seat. Select \u201cchildren 0-6\u201d in the purchase menu to reserve a seat for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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IS THE TICKET CHANGEABLE OR REFUNDABLE?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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No, tickets are neither changeable nor refundable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN, PRICES AND PURCHASE METHODS<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The ticket price for children aged 6 to 15 is \u20ac25.50 at weekends and \u20ac18 during the week (half price).<\/p>\n

Children under the age of 6 travel free of charge and, if they do not occupy a seat, there is no need to select any passengers in our e-commerce system.<\/p>\n

For children aged 0-6 who do occupy a seat, select \u201cchildren 0-6\u201d from the purchase menu to guarantee them a free seat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The ticket includes:<\/p>\n

a ROUND-TRIP journey between Domodossola and Locarno (or vice versa)<\/strong> with an optional<\/p>\n

SINGLE INTERMEDIATE STOP either on the outbound OR the return trip.<\/strong><\/p>\n

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SELECT ONLY ONE INTERMEDIATE STOP WHEN PURCHASING, OTHERWISE THE SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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WHICH INTERMEDIATE STOPS ARE RECOMMENDED?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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All the villages along the route are picturesque!<\/p>\n

Download the free guide<\/strong><\/a> and plan your trip!<\/p>\n

You decide how long your visit will last!<\/p>\n

SPECIAL FOLIAGE OPENING<\/p>\n

CASA DEL PROFUMO _SANTA MARIA MAGGIORE<\/a><\/h3>\n

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10.30am-1pm, Saturday and Sunday regular hours (10am-12.30pm\/4pm-6pm)<\/p>\n

MUSEO DELLO SPAZZACAMINO (CHIMNEY SWEEP MUSEUM) _ SANTA MARIA MAGGIORE<\/a><\/h3>\n

Tuesday 10:00-12:30, Saturday and Sunday regular hours (10:00-12:00\/15:00-18:00)<\/p>\n

ROSSETTI VALENTINI SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS _ SANTA MARIA MAGGIORE<\/a><\/h3>\n

Open only on Saturdays and Sundays during regular hours (10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.\/4 p.m. to 6 p.m.)<\/p>\n

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IN SWITZERLAND<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Centovalli and Pedemonte Museum in Intragna<\/strong><\/p>\n

Open from Tuesday to Sunday until October 26, 2025.<\/p>\n

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WHAT IS THE VALIDITY PERIOD OF THE TICKET?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The ticket is valid for one day<\/strong> and includes a round-trip journey along the entire line, just under two hours per leg, and includes ONLY ONE OPTIONAL INTERMEDIATE STOP for the entire trip<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The ticket is valid for two days<\/strong> ONLY if staying overnight at the Domodossola or Locarno termini.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL TRAIN, CENTOVALLI EXPRESS, PANORAMIC AND PANORAMIC PLUS?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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International trains are more vintage and historic, while the Panoramic trains and Centovalli Express feature larger windows; the Panoramic Plus are the brand-new trains introduced this year on our line. Each train has its own charm!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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We recommend booking on weekdays with a discounted fare or starting your journey from Locarno.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Both sides offer panoramic views. If you travel the entire route, the landscape will be on one side at first and then on the other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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IF YOU ARE STARTING FROM LOMBARDY, WHICH ROUTE DO YOU RECOMMEND TAKING?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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For travelers arriving from Lombardy, it is recommended to start the journey on the Ferrovia Vigezzina-Centovalli from the Swiss terminus in Locarno, whose station is easily accessible via the direct TILO RE80 train connecting Milan Centrale to Locarno daily. Alternatively, from Milan Centrale, Domodossola can be reached with Trenitalia or Trenord.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Small dogs, up to 30 cm in height at the withers, traveling inside carriers, baskets, or other suitable containers, may be transported free of charge in the coaches as hand luggage.<\/p>\n

For dogs of any size that passengers take with them into the passenger or luggage coaches, half of the 2nd class fare must always be paid, or the applicable minimum fare (dog day pass, dog GA travelcard).<\/p>\n

Exception:<\/strong> Small dogs, up to 30 cm in height at the withers, traveling inside carriers, baskets, or other suitable containers, may be transported free of charge in the coaches as hand luggage.<\/p>\n

Dogs may only be placed on seats if kept in suitable containers. For such occupied seats, a 2nd class half-price ticket must be purchased.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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CONDITIONS FOR TRAVELERS WITH DISABILITIES<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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In Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n

People with disabilities or reduced mobility \u2013 unless already notified by other carriers \u2013 must indicate on the form at the bottom of the page, at least 24 hours before travel, which routes they intend to use and on which sections.<\/p>\n

Holders of a Disability Card with the letter \u201cA\u201d on the front, indicating that the holder needs an accompanying person or greater support, can travel free of charge with their accompanying person.<\/p>\n

Guide dogs for the blind also travel free of charge.<\/p>\n

Locally issued cards do not entitle the holder to disability benefits.<\/p>\n

If a person with disabilities is traveling unaccompanied, they must have a valid ticket.<\/p>\n

HOW TO BOOK ONLINE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

in the case of a passenger in a WHEELCHAIR accompanied by another person, select only 1 paying adult and fill in the form to request assistance.<\/p>\n

in the case of an accompanied disabled passenger who occupies a seat, select 1 adult and 1 child 0\/6 in order to reserve a free seat for the accompanying person.<\/p>\n

Please note that to request assistance, you must indicate on the form at the bottom of the page, at least 24 hours before your trip, which routes you intend to use and on which sections.<\/p>\n

ATTENTION!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

After completing the form, you must wait for confirmation from SSIF, which will be sent within two working days.<\/p>\n

If you do not receive written confirmation from SSIF, the assistance service is not confirmed and therefore the assistance service may not be guaranteed for the selected journey.<\/p>\n

If there are no seats available, SSIF will inform you of availability on other journeys.<\/p>\n

In Switzerland<\/p>\n

People with disabilities or reduced mobility who have an accompanying card can travel for free with a companion.<\/p>\n

Travelers with disabilities can bring a guide dog for the blind, which travels for free.<\/p>\n

If a person with a disability is traveling unaccompanied, they must have a valid ticket.<\/p>\n

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Click on \u2018Buy ticket\u2019 on the home page.
Select \u2018Buy ticket with reservation\u2019.
Select a date between 11 October and 16 November.
Choose the number of passengers, including adults, children and infants.
Select a time and click \u2018Choose\u2019.
Confirm the \u2018Foliage\u2019 ticket and proceed to reserve seats for the outward and return journeys.
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If you wish to make an intermediate stop (either on the outward or return journey), enter the desired stop in the space provided. The system will take you to the seat reservation page for the selected trains.<\/p>\n

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