Alpine Tour | Tödi with Mountain Guide
Prominent and majestic - the highest Glarus 3614m.
The Tödi can be seen from afar as a prominent, massive glacier-covered mountain. It towers majestically at the back of Glarus and separates Glarus from Graubünden. The high tour to the Tödi is a varied tour. The approach leads us leisurely along the high-level trail past the Claridenhütte to the lonely and rugged Alp Obersand to reach the Tödi. Fridolinshütte to arrive. At the hut, we have a lot to tell you about the geology and history of the area! Well tasted and after a cosy evening in the hut, we set off early the next morning. We climb up to the old hut and a ladder takes us up to the glacier. We cross this and reach the key point, the "Yellow Wall". The route leads up a short via ferrata next to the glacier abyss. Now it's up over the impressive Bifertenfirn to the summit. With a gigantic view and filled with happiness, we enjoy the summit together. We simplify the descent into the valley by taking the Alpine taxi from Hintersand.
Requirements
- You have first experience on high tours.
- You have first experience with ice axe and crampons.
- Condition for high altitude tours with around 1200hm ascent and descent at a comfortable pace (~300hm/h).
Group size
- Takes place with up to 3 guests per mountain guide.
Price and services
- 730.- CHF with 3 guests
- 950.- CHF with 2 guests
- Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
- Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
Material and equipment
- We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
- For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form.
Impressions: High tour Tödi
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Questions and answers about the high tour on the Tödi ?¿
How long does it take to climb the Tödi?
The ascent of the Tödi usually takes two days. The first day is leisurely and serves as a hut approach with around 4h. On the second day you start early in the morning, before sunrise, and the ascent takes about 6 hours and the descent about 4 hours.
How demanding is the route up the Tödi?
The Tödi alpine tour is rated as not very difficult (WS). The route leads over two somewhat steeper passages. These are equipped with iron steps and chains for protection. The route over the Bifertenfirn has many crevasses. These are not technically difficult to avoid, but be careful when choosing the route!
What equipment is needed to climb the Tödi?
For the high altitude tour on the Tödi you need normal high altitude touring equipment. We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips put together. Rubberised work or gardening gloves are helpful for this tour in order to be able to hold the steps and the chain well.
Which season is best for climbing the Tödi?
The best time of year for a high-altitude tour on the Tödi is July. Then there is still snow on the glacier and it has already solidified into firn. Depending on the weather, the tour can also be undertaken as early as mid or early June. Often the high tour on the Tödi is still optimal until the end of September. Before the first snow falls and it no longer solidifies into firn.
Is there a recommended route for climbing the Tödi?
The normal route described here leads via the Fridolinshütte, the Grünhornhütte (former hut) and the Bifertenfirn. This route is the easiest and more demanding passages are secured with chains and iron steps.
What alternative routes are there to climb the Tödi in summer?
There are still some cool, alternative routes to climb the Tödi in summer. Here you will find a list sorted by difficulty:
- Crossing from the Surselva: from the Camona da Punteglias over the Fuorcla da Punteglias and the Porta da Gliems.
- Not very difficult (WS), very varied landscape!
- With up to 3 guests per mountain guide.
- Tödi West FaceA magnificent tour and traverse from the Planura Hut. This tour requires firn on the west face and flank.
- Quite difficult (ZS) with a few scrambles.
- With up to 2 guests per mountain guide.
- Tödi East Face over the GrünhornCombined tour with a few climbing sections in the 4th degree. The strong recession of the glacier makes this tour more and more a climbing tour.
- quite difficult to difficult (ZS to S), 10m in IV grade climbing
- With 1 guest per mountain guide.
- Crossing from the Surselva: from the Camona da Punteglias over the Fuorcla da Punteglias and the Porta da Gliems.
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