Gemsfairen and Clariden ski tour

Beautiful summit, cool skiing terrain and a high start thanks to the Fisetenbahn cable car!

Technics
Endurance
To the dates and registration
Summit of the Clariden

We head into the high mountains once again and undertake an easy but magnificent high-altitude ski tour. We take the Fisete cable car up and wind our way through the rocks, past the rock window to the Gemsfairenstock, which is rich in views. A great descent in the Sulz takes us to Claridenhütte, where we are spoilt by Angi and her crew. The next day we cross the Clariden. We start at dawn and climb over the gentle glacier on the final ascent to the Clariden and enjoy the mighty panorama of Tödi and Oberalpstock together! The descent is via a small ridge that is secured with chains. Here we have some more adventure before the long descent back to the Klausen Pass and Urnerboden!

  • Procedure and meeting place

    • Day 1

      900

      500

      Meeting point: 7.30 a.m. at Ziegelbrücke railway station, onward journey in carpools to Urnerboden. Train journey on the Fiseten cable car and ascent to the Gemsfairenstock and great Sulz descent to the Claridenhütte

    • Day 2

      800

      1900

      Ascent to the Clariden summit via the Claridenfirn. Descent via the west ridge secured with chains. Descent to the Klausen Pass, all north-facing and back to Urnerboden.

  • Requirements

    • Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
    • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
    • You have first experience with ice axe and crampons.
    • Condition for ski tours with around 1000hm at a comfortable pace (~300hm/h).
    • Splitboarders are welcome.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 490.-
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Including accommodation costs with half board.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
    • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.

  • Material and equipment

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form. 

Impressions: Gemsfairen - Clariden

    Ski tour on the Clariden
    Foehn roller on the Clariden
    Summit of the Clariden

Next highlights

  • Climbing tour | Motörhead, the classic multi-pitch in the Grimsel region with a mountain guide

    2 - 3 October 2025, Thursday - Friday, 2 days
    6 - 7 October 2025, Monday - Tuesday, 2 days
    To the offer

  • Basic rock climbing course - climbing garden

    Friday, 3 October 2025
    Sunday, 19 October 2025
    Sunday, 26 October 2025
    To the offer

  • Crossing Clariden with a mountain guide

    Weekend from 4 - 5 October 2025
    To the offer

  • All last minute offers

    to the offers

Search for your dream tour

Text

Category

Period

Information on endurance and technique

Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

Ski toursSafe skiing on the black piste in the ski area. No previous knowledge of ski touring necessary.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

Ski toursFirst off-piste experience up to approx. 30° slope gradient. You have mastered the basic techniques of ski touring and have some experience of hairpin bends.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

Ski toursYou are confident in off-piste terrain up to a slope angle of approx. 35° and are proficient in hairpin bends in a variety of terrain. 

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

Ski toursSafe skiing in steep off-piste terrain (up to approx. 40°), solid hairpin technique. First experience with rope manoeuvres, such as roping up on the glacier and abseiling.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

Ski toursYou are a very safe skier on steep, unsecured terrain. You are a master of hairpin turns in difficult conditions and have experience with rope manoeuvres and glacier equipment.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

Log in or register to benefit from all functions!

Book

Google reCaptcha: Invalid site key.

Forgotten your password?

Google reCaptcha: Invalid site key.

Register

Google reCaptcha: Invalid site key.