News Flash #3
February 2014
Enjoy dazzling views of the Matterhorn on-board the Gornergrat Railways!!!
In 2014, Swiss mountains are in particular focus at Rail Europe! The "Swiss Peak Pass" promotion gives you and your customers more reasons to enjoy the Swiss panoramas and mountains, but that is not all, we are now adding another famous mountain peak to the list: the Gornergrat. Starting 1st of March, Gornergrat Railways tickets will be available in Euronet! These easy-to-sell, easy- to-use tickets offer perfect half-day trip opportunities for travellers visiting Zermatt, and a great pre- or post- Glacier Express experience. They are perfect add-ons for you, to increase your business and offer more memorable experiences to your clients. Don't hesitate to sell and promote them! As usual, all details can be found in this News Flash and on the Rail Europe Extranet where a dedicated Product Fact Sheet can be found. Happy reading!
1. The Gornergrat and Gornergrat Railways Travelling on the Gornergrat Railways is a "must-do" excursion for travellers visiting Switzerland and Zermatt in particular. Departing from Zermatt, the 33 minute journey on Europe‘s highest open-air cog railway takes travellers over 3000 meters above sea level to the Gornergrat Peak. Once at the top, the sunny viewing platform offers perfect views on up to 29 mountain peaks that rise to over 4000 meters, including the second longest glacier in the Alps- the Gorner Glacier- and unforgettable views of the Matterhorn, the peak that inspired the world famous Toblerone chocolate.
2. The Gornergrat Railways in Euronet Gornergrat tickets in Euronet are vouchers that must be locally exchanged for real tickets. Here are more details: o Sale Date: Available from 1st March 2014 o Travel Date: Vouchers must be exchanged within 6 months of the issue date o Class & reservation: One class on this train, free seating, no reservation required o Traveller types: Adult & Child (6-15 years inclusive) o Discounts: 50% for children and Swiss Pass/Swiss Card/Swiss Half Fare Card holders o After-Sales Conditions: 15% cancellation penalty, within 12 months of issue date o Ticketing option: E2 Paper only Please note that the Gornergrat tickets are for INDIVIDUALS only. For group bookings, please contact RE4A Group Department.
For more details, please refer to the Rail Europe Extranet, or just click here, to find all necessary information, including a detailed fare sheet, video tutorial, and a map of the station serves by the Gornergrat train.
How to book the Gornergrat vouchers in Euronet? The product is available in Euronet under the folder "City Passes & Tourist Attractions":
What does the Gornergrat tickets printed in Euronet look like?
We wish you successful sales of the Gornergrat tickets!!! THIS INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT PLEASE ENSURE THAT IT IS COMMUNICATED TO ALL SALES STAFF