Tödi ski tour | the highest in Glarus with a mountain guide

In an imposing glacier world on the Tödi, the highest mountain in the Glarus Alps.

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Tödi in the morning mood

The Tödi with its striking silhouette forms the impressive end of the Glarus Linthal. The ski tour to this summit is one of the most traditional high-altitude ski tours in Switzerland and is surrounded by numerous legends and stories. This long high-altitude ski tour rewards you with a unique mountain experience. The ascent and descent cover around 10 kilometres and 2900 vertical metres through an impressive high alpine landscape, under steep rock faces and over wide glaciers, through wild valleys and across magnificent ski slopes.

  • Venue & meeting point

    Glarus Haute Route - around and up the Tödi:

    Planned route

    1. From Tierfehd along the forest road to Hintersand (1300m). Then along the summer trail via Tentiwang and Bifertenalpeli to Fridolinshütte 2111m.
    2. After a hearty breakfast, the headlamp is put on and the challenging ski tour up the Tödi begins. From the Fridolinshütte, the route leads in a south-westerly direction over the moraine to the Bifertenfirn. The ascent includes two challenging ice fractures; depending on the conditions, skis can be used or crampons are required. After the crevasse zone, the Bifertenfirn stretches out like a glistening carpet. Once you have conquered the "Wailing Wall", you can look forward to the nearby summit! The summit cross and the breathtaking view reward your efforts. The descent of over 2,800 metres in altitude along the ascent route challenges your thighs once again. The Tödi is a real adventure!

    Accommodations:

    • Fridolinshütte

  • 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.
    • Fitness for ski tours of around 1500 metres at a normal pace (~350-400 metres/hour) (summit day: 1500 metres).
    • Fitness for a 2400 metre descent in different types of snow.
    • In addition, there are sections where we carry the skis and trudge through the snow.

  • Group size

    • Takes place with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 490.-
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Including accommodation costs with half board
    • Excluding travelling expenses, any train tickets, personal consumption

  • Material and equipment

Bergschaft tours and courses are conducted in German as standard. However, our mountain guides speak good English, as do many of the participants. If you speak English, you are of course very welcome. Depending on the tour, it may be worth asking us in advance whether the guide and the group are comfortable speaking English.

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

That's what our guests say:

  • Sabine Schuler

    The 2-day tour on the Tödi was very good. Marco and Gianna guided us very competently through a foehn storm and sometimes very poor visibility. Unfortunately, at the beginning we had to walk back down the valley for 2.5 hours with our skis on up to around 1600 metres and then back again after the tour on Sunday. It was quite exhausting, especially because after the 1500m ascent to Tödi, the snow was very hard at the top and very heavy/wet at the bottom. You should critically scrutinise your strength and abilities for this tour. A dream tour in ideal conditions!

  • Natalia Koltes

    Wonderful tour in magnificent scenery for all those who like to run a few metres in altitude every weekend :-) Great organisation in advance with clear communication. Top all round!

Impressions: Ski tour Tödi

    With skis on the ascent to Tödi
    Ascent of the Tödi at Easter
    Ski descent from Tödi
    Departure from Tödi
    View of the Tödi
    Glacier breaks at the Tödi
    Tödi in the morning mood

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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.

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