Discovery Travel and far horizons
À travers les cimes : les chemins de fer suisses
2024
Sous-titres : Français Espagnol Roumain Anglais Allemand Arabe
The railways in the Swiss mountains are true gems. Meandering across majestic landscapes and climbing to spectacular peaks, their unique blend of tradition and technology make them fascinating. We go on a discovery.
Discovery | Travel and far horizons
Episode 1
49 min
Le mythique train du Pilate
Imaginez-vous à bord d'un train audacieux, grimpant les pentes vertigineuses du massif du Pilate ! Le train à crémaillère le plus raide du monde part d'Alpnachstad, au centre de la Suisse, et affronte une pente pouvant atteindre 48 %, à travers bois, prairies et parois rocheuses : un spectacle grandiose.
Episode 2
50 min
L'impressionnant train du Gornergrat
Le train du Gornergrat, deuxième chemin de fer le plus haut d'Europe, offre une aventure unique près des étoiles. Entouré de vingt-neuf sommets de plus de 4 000 mètres, tels que l'imposant Cervin, la pointe Dufour et le glacier du Gorner, il garantit une vue panoramique à couper le souffle.
Episode 3
49 min
Le majestueux train de Rigi
Avec son impressionnant panorama à 360 degrés, le Rigi, premier chemin de fer à crémaillère en Europe, propose une expérience exceptionnelle dans les montagnes de Suisse centrale. Bien plus qu'un simple moyen de transport, il offre une aventure à travers l'histoire et la beauté des Alpes suisses.
Episode 4
50 min
Le charmant train de Brienz à Rothorn
Dans l'Oberland bernois, la ligne ferroviaire qui relie Brienz à Rothorn a été creusée à la main il y a cent-trente ans. Aujourd'hui, le seul train à crémaillère et à vapeur de Suisse y circule quotidiennement : depuis le lac de Brienz, il grimpe à 2 244 mètres d'altitude.
The railways in the Swiss mountains are true gems. Meandering across majestic landscapes and climbing to spectacular peaks, their unique blend of tradition and technology make them fascinating. We go on a discovery.
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