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202447 minPGdocumentary

Alpine Train at Christmas

202447 minPGdocumentary

A festive train ride on the Bernina Express takes passengers through the Swiss Alps, featuring snow-covered peaks and impressive glaciers.

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A festive train ride on the Bernina Express takes passengers through the Swiss Alps, featuring snow-covered peaks and impressive glaciers.

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Ben Sheldondirector

Hugh Bonneville

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Climb aboard the illustrious Bernina Express for a festive ride through spectacular Alpine landscapes, taking in snow-covered peaks, architectural wonders, and majestic glaciers.

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