GLACIER TREKKING UNDER THE GAZE OF THE TÖDI (Level 1)
With the mighty Tödi towering above, you’ll be trekking across two immense glacial expanses straddling the cantons of Glarus and Uri. This remote, pristine area is not only known for its fascinating alpine landscapes but also for its cosy, inviting huts and the unspoiled quality of the surrounding nature.
3 days
- 09.09.2024 - 11.09.2024
Please note: These tour dates are held in German. A basic understanding of the German language is therefore necessary. If you are interested to book this tour with an English speaking Guide, please contact us for a Private Guided Tour. Please find more information about this here.
4-7 guests per Mountain Guide
Level 1
- No previous alpine experience required
- Sure-footed off mountain trails
Level 2
- Walking time of about 4 - 6 h
- Up to 1000 hm
- 250 hm / hour
11 a.m. Postbus station Urnerboden village
(Bus arrival 10:52 a.m. at Urnerboden village)
Approx. 3 p.m. at Erstfeld railway station
Day 1
Arrival, meet-up and cable car ride to the Fisetengrat. Enjoy some lovely trekking below the Gemsfairenstock and onward to the cosy Clariden Hut. Welcome drink and dinner with the group. (Distance: 6,4 km. Duration: 3-4 hours. Ascent/Descent: 665/220 vertical meters)
Day 2
From the hut, ascend to the Claridenfirn. Introduction to using your ice axe and crampons. After roping up, we’ll cross the glacier at an easy pace, enjoying views of the crown jewel of the Glarus Alps, the Tödi, and the Clariden on the opposite side of the valley. Overnight stay at the Planura Hut (2940 m). (Distance: 7,2 km. Duration: 4-5 hours. Ascent/Descent: 525/70 vertical meters)
Day 3
The icy expanses of the Hüfi Glacier are truly awe-inspiring. Then it’s on to the Hüfi Hut, towards Guferen and down into the Maderanertal valley. From there, shuttle to Erstfeld. (Distance: 11.4 km. Duration: 5-6 hours. Ascent/Descent: 65/1650 vertical meters)
From CHF 755.00 per person
- Guided tour and supervision by a qualified Mountain Guide
- Contribution to the travel guarantee fund (0.25% of the total amount)
- Overnight stay with half board: 2x hut (dormitory)
- 15% discount on your next purchase on mammut.com
- Travel to and from the meeting point/end point
- Rental Glacier-Set (rope harness, crampons, ice axe) CHF 35.00
- Transport (Taxi approx. CHF 30.00 per person)
- Hut tax for non-members of SAC/Alpenverein approx. CHF 12.00/night
- Snacks and drinks
Click here for the general terms and conditions: AGB
Please note the material list
Is the responsibility of the participant (accident and evacuation insurance)
Our mountain guide will bring the ordered rental equipment to the agreed meeting point. The following equipment can be hired from us:
- Glacier-Set (rope harness, crampons, ice axe)
Please note that the rucksack with the equipment should not weigh more than 8 to 10 kg (crampons, ice axe, rope harness weigh around 1.5 kg).
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