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18 June 2019 at 15:21:07 #822334

We would like to visit chocolate and cheese tours in Gruyeres. Do we need to buy the package tour or can we travel to the same sights independently?

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[rockoyster]

18 June 2019 at 20:12:41 #915493

Hello Cagey and Welcome to MySwissAlps,

You can just visit both this places independently. You need to get to Gruyères an Broc Fabrique (name of stations) on regular trains.

Use the timetable on the SBB website (bit.ly/2HH1U7B) or the highly-recommended SBB Mobile app (bit.ly/2ICIUHi) to plan your travel, find fares* and buy tickets if required. If you are not familiar with using the timetable it will pay to first read the instructions on this page – http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable. *SBB website shows half-fare prices by default, mobile app allows you to nominate full or half-fare and is also smart enough to offer you the Saver Day Pass (http://www.myswissalps.com/sa verdaypass) if that offers the best fare.

[Removed user]

18 June 2019 at 23:00:25 #915494

Thanks, rockoyster! I forgot to say, that we will have a Swiss Travel Pass.

[Removed user]

19 June 2019 at 5:22:29 #915495

I have the same question except I think it would be fun to ride the Belle Époque coach from Montreux. I have a STP so will I be expected to pay the fee of €69 for that trip. I really am only interested in Gruyeres; not so much the chocolate factory. Thanks.

[rockoyster]

19 June 2019 at 6:13:46 #915496

Hi Cathy

The price of the Chocolate Train is reduced for STP holders. See http://www.myswissalps.com/chocolatetrain.

You can always get a “regular” Belle Epoque train Montreux to Montbovon on you way to Gruyères. See http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/just-made-reservations-belle-epoque-for-aug-1stf.

You can make reservations for the Golden Pass Line (http://www.myswissalps.com/go ldenpass) including seat selection at bit.ly/2kaq6Rf. Click the “e” for English language top right of the page. (where it says “Sprachwahl: d i f e”). Then change the class of travel, date of travel and start/end points to suit. Reservations are not compulsory but are recommended on the Zweisimmen to Montreux leg (which is where the Panoramic trains operate) during peak tourist season.

[Arno]

19 June 2019 at 6:36:32 #915497

Indeed, that’s the way to do it to experience that train. Alternatively you can take a regular local train without reservations (so completely free with your Swiss Travel Pass).

[Angel7105]

19 June 2019 at 11:31:18 #915498

Hi Rock oyster,

For Swiss travel pass holder, is it true all the train fare is free. No need to pay any amount? Except the mountain ride, need to pay the reservation seat?

Angel

[rockoyster]

19 June 2019 at 11:36:19 #915499

Hello Angel and Welcome to MySwissAlps,

To understand what is covered by the Swiss Travel Pass you need to have a look at http://www.myswissalps.com/sw isstravelpass/validity.

[Arctic_Wolf]

20 June 2019 at 5:50:52 #915500

Hi rockoyster,

Can you get off at Gruyeres and then catch a later train to Broc?

[rockoyster]

20 June 2019 at 5:56:08 #915501

Sure. It will be just a suburban train anyway. See attached examples.

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[Arctic_Wolf]

20 June 2019 at 6:29:51 #915502

Thanks mate. Are those shots from the SBB mobile app?

[rockoyster]

20 June 2019 at 7:04:20 #915503

No, they are from the SBB "legacy timetable" which I have trouble weaning myself off.

The SBB mobile app is far easier to use – just not on a MacBook. 😉

[Removed user]

20 June 2019 at 16:42:09 #915504

Thanks for this info. You guys are the greatest; you seem to have all the info for everything.