Ski High Tour Tödi | Glarus Haute Route at Easter with Mountain Guide

Travelling through the impressive glacier world of the Glarus Haute Route, with the Tödi as the crowning highlight.

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Tödi in the morning mood

Glarus Haute Route
Tödi

The Glarus region offers ideal conditions for unforgettable ski tours at the beginning of April. Over the Easter holidays, we use this time to get to know the Glarus high mountains in depth - with the Tödi as the crowning highlight. To begin with, we prepare for the ascent with a variety of tours. Together with your mountain guide, you will climb peaks such as the Clariden and the Schärhorn. You will receive valuable tips and tricks on what to look out for on ski tours in high alpine terrain. From the Clariden hut, we cross the Clariden and the expansive Hüfifirn before enjoying the fantastic location of the Planura hut and its unique evening atmosphere. The next day, the tour takes us over the lonely Hüfifirn to the Schärhorn and further along the imposing north side of the Tödi to the rustic Fridolinshütte. This is where the last and probably most spectacular part begins: the ascent of the Tödi. This striking peak not only offers a breathtaking panorama, but also great downhill skiing opportunities. If conditions permit, the highlight is the descent into the secluded Val Gliems, where exciting passages and impressive landscapes await us.

  • Procedure and meeting place

    • Meeting place

      9 a.m. Fisetenbahn valley station

      We meet at the valley station of the Fiseten cable car at Urnerboden. We recommend travelling by public transport from Ziegelbrücke, as we do not yet know where we will end the tour.

    • Day 1- Approach Claridenhütte via Gemsfairenstock

      970 Hm

      520 Hm

      WS

      approx. 5-6h

      We save ourselves the first few metres in altitude and take the Fisetenbahn cable car up. From there, we start our first ski tour together on the Gemsfairenstock. Up there, we can see the whole area for the next few days. The view is fantastic. We descend via the Gemsfairenjoch to the Claridenhütte, where we spend our first night

    • Day 2 - Over the Clariden to the Planura hut

      1025 Hm

      300 Hm

      WS

      approx. 5h

      We ascend from the Claridenhütte to the Clariden via the Claridenfirn. From there, we take the most direct descent to the Planura hut, where we spend our second night.

    • Day 3 - Up the Schärhorn and to the Fridolinshütte

      700 Hm

      900 metres altitude

      WS+

      approx. 6-7h

      In the morning, we set off for the Gross Schärhorn, which we climb on our traverse of the Glarus Haute Route, before making our way back to the Fridolinshütte and descending through Hinter Stäfeli. We spend the night there and fortify ourselves for our final day.

    • Day 4 - Ascent Tödi

      1500 metres altitude

      2800 metres altitude

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      approx. 6-7h

      The Tödi is on the agenda today. We set off early in the morning to climb the highest peak in Glarus. High up, we enjoy the wonderful view of the mountains. Depending on the conditions, we choose the best descent option.

    • Conclusion

      We finish the tour together. Depending on the situation, we may travel a little further back together. With many new impressions and intense experiences, we make our way home.

  • 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 normal pace (~300-350hm/h) (summit day: 1500hm).
    • There are also sections where we carry the skis and ski through the snow.
  • Price and services

    • CHF 1190.-
    • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
    • Including accommodation costs with half board.
  • Material and equipment

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably directly at Sandra or via the Contact form

Accommodation

  • Claridenhütte
  • Planura Hut

    The Planura hut towers high above the Clariden and Hüfifirn and is the highest hut of the SAC Glarus. Situated in the middle of a magnificent glacier world, it is an ideal base for ski and alpine tours. The modern and cosy hut offers a magnificent view of the vast icy landscape and invites you to linger after an eventful day of touring. An alpine base camp par excellence.

  • Fridolinshütte

    The Fridolinshütte is a charming, rustic mountain hut at the foot of the mighty Tödi - perfectly situated for unforgettable ski tours and summit adventures.
    After a day in the high alpine terrain, a warm parlour, delicious food and a real mountain hut atmosphere await you here.

    Fridolinshütte

That's what our guests say:

  • Michael Cabalzar

    The touring days with Rahel in the Glarus Alps (Gemsfairenstock, Clariden and Tödi with a descent over the Porta da Gliems into the Surselva) were fantastic. A great experience!
  • Martin Probst

    Spent 4 days on the Glarus Haute Route with Bergschaft over Easter and had a really great time. The tour was super organised throughout and was led passionately and without any hectic pace. Looking forward to the next tour :)
  • Lukas Kläui

    Professional guided tour on the Glarus Haute Route and entertaining evening programme. Thank you Jonas and Anne-Aylin
  • Janine Hubschmid

    The Glarus Haute Route was fantastic! Great mountain guides, good atmosphere in the group! Can recommend it to 100%!

Impressions: Tödi at Easter

    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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