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Milan, Orta San Giulio: luxurious hospitality.
Welcome to Bella Italia. As soon as you have landed in Milan, you will be taken by shuttle service to the "Laqua by the Lake" outside the lively city ring of the northern Italian metropolis. Belonging to the portfolio of multi-Michelin-starred chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo, the hotel offers luxurious hospitality on the shores of the picturesque Lake Orta.
After a professional drivers' briefing, the official reception offers you the perfect opportunity to get to know the other Porsche Travel Experience participants and get excited for the days ahead. An absolute pleasure, topped off by the excellent dinner at the hotel restaurant. By the way: in the immediate vicinity, tucked away in an idyllic natural landscape, is Orta San Giulio, one of the 100 most beautiful villages in Italy.
Orta San Giulio, Zermatt, Andermatt: picturesque panoramas. Winding hairpin bends.
After a hearty breakfast, you will start the engine of your Porsche for the first leg towards Zermatt. You will drive over the 2,006-metre-high "Simplon Pass" into the homeland of William Tell. The impressive mountain scenery invites you to let your gaze wander. After lunch, you will transfer from Täsch to car-free Zermatt, where the "Cervo Mountain Resort" garnishes alpine delights with an extraordinary view of the Matterhorn. But as delightful as the view may be, Andermatt is already waiting. So back behind the sports steering wheel and into the Porsche up to the "Nufenen Pass" – at 2,478 meters, it is the highest pass that is located entirely on Swiss soil.
Along picturesque panoramas, the winding hairpin bends lead you further to the famous "Gotthard Pass". The hotel "The Chedi Andermatt" brings a touch of the far east to the Alps with a mixture of alpine chic and Asian flair. At the hotel's "Chef's Table", exquisite wines and regional cheese specialities are served as an aperitif before you complete the day with an equally exquisite dinner at the hotel restaurant. "The Chedi Andermatt" sets new standards in luxury hotels: its excellent spa area promises deep relaxation at the highest level during your two-day stay. If you can pass up a day of driving pleasure with these tempting prospects, you should take the opportunity. And if you cannot resist the call of the beautiful Swiss mountains, simply explore the surrounding area by bike.
Andermatt, Guttannen, Andermatt: a driver’s heart, what more could it want?
Or stay where you feel most comfortable: behind the wheel of your Porsche. Today is an intensive driving day with numerous Alpine passes ahead. You will climb the "Lukmanier Pass" in front of a seemingly endless Green backdrop and behind a narrow gorge a wide high valley will suddenly open up. Time for your first stop at the 117-metre-high Santa Maria arch dam. A unique place to experience the magnificent fusion of nature and engineering.
The onward journey to Guttannen is no less impressive. While the southern ramp of the Gotthard will enrich your memories with idyllic panoramic views, the "Furka Pass" and "Grimsel Pass" will make an adrenaline-hungry driver’s heart beat faster. Once you arrive at Lake Grimsel, driving pleasure is followed by culinary enjoyment – with a delicious lunch with a spectacular view of the lake nestled between mountain slopes. Your return to Andermatt is crowned by a dynamic drive over the "Susten Pass". It is a good thing that there is enough time to slow down before dinner.
Andermatt, Davos, St. Moritz: the Swiss Grand Canyon.
The Rhine Gorge is a magnum opus created by nature. As you drive along the narrow road high above the treetops of the nature reserve, you will be treated to a panoramic view of the evergreen coniferous forest. It quickly becomes clear why some people call the place the "Swiss Grand Canyon". As soon as the monumental landscape gives way to lush pastures and green mountain meadows, Davos is not far away. There, a rustic lunch with home-made specialities in the restaurant "Teufi" offers an authentic setting in which to reflect on an exciting morning.
The route continues with lots of bends and variety over the "Flüela Pass", the "Ofen Pass'" and the "Bernina Pass". The latter is considered a driving highlight among sports car fans – more intense and challenging than any other pass in Switzerland. With a spectacular view on top of that. Once again, the Alps present themselves at their most beautiful with quiet mountain lakes, deep forests and huge glaciers. An almost fairytale setting for "Grand Hotel Des Bains Kempinski" 5-star hotel in sophisticated St. Moritz.
St. Moritz, Lake Maggiore, Orta San Giulio: first demanding, then heavenly.
A spirit of optimism. Today we start with a journey through Engadin – an Alpine valley that seems to have been shaped by an invisible master hand and offers a diverse natural experience for hikers, bikers and, of course, Porsche enthusiasts like you. You will be welcomed for lunch at Lake Maggiore, a very popular holiday destination among Italy's places of longing. The lake also enjoys great popularity as a film backdrop: the famous opening sequence of the James Bond classic "GoldenEye" was filmed in the immediate vicinity.
On the winding mountain passes, your full concentration is required once again in order to overcome the countless metres of altitude. On the demanding climb of the "Maloja Pass". On the hairpin bends of the "Splügen Pass". Along the unspoilt mountain landscapes of the "San Bernardino Pass". All the way to the blue of Lake Maggiore. A heavenly sight that will make your lunch at the "Hotel Eden Roc" taste even better. Exquisitely rejuvenated, you can savour the last long stretch of the journey back to the hotel "Laqua by the Lake" even more. Here you will change from your Porsche to a wooden boat for a short drive to the romantic "Ristorante San Giulio", where a delicious Farewell Dinner will be served to round off your stay. Buon appetito!
Orta San Giulio, Milan: La Dolce Vita is unforgettable.
If you would like to extend your stay after breakfast, you should use the time for a shopping spree through the fashion capital of Milan. The sportiest design trends can be seen in the Porsche Studio Milan, which opened in 2018 – with the complete Porsche Design collection and the latest Porsche models.
Otherwise, it is time to say goodbye – to breathtaking Swiss mountains, exciting Alpine passes and an unforgettable touch of La Dolce Vita. A transfer will take you to Milan Malpensa Airport in time for your departure. Unfortunately, despite the famous Swiss serenity, time passes just as quickly here as everywhere else in the world.