Glacier trekking for beginners

Under the gaze of the Tödi (3614 m) (CH) | 3 days

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.

Technique

beginner

A continuous route, sure-footedness and advanced experience of mountain hikes required; Terrain: mostly moderately steep; Alpine technique: experience is not necessary

Condition

beginner-intermediate

Duration from 4 to 6 hours, up to approx.1,000 vertical meters, approx. 250 vertical meters per hour.

Group

3-10 participants per mountain guide

Meeting place

12 p.m. Postauto station Urnerboden Dorf (Bus arrival 11.50 p.m. Urnerboden Dorf)

Departure

ca. 3 p.m. Erstfeld Bahnhof

Accommodation

Claridenhütte SAC 2451 m

Planurahütte SAC 2940 m

Note

The offer is held in German. Therefore, a basic understanding of German is important. Our mountain guides have a basic knowledge of English and can provide the necessary information in English. Often there are helpful guests on the tours and courses who are happy to help with the translation.

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Services

Included

Guiding and supervision by a mountain guide
Accommodation with half board: 2 x hut (base camp)
Rental equipment
15% discount on mammut.com

Not included

Travel to the course
Transport (taxi approx. CHF 30.-/person)
Glacier equipment CHF 60.- (climbing harness, ice axe, crampons)
Snacks and drinks
Hut tax CHF 12.- per night if not a SAC/Alpine Club member

Program

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)

equipment

Rental equipment

Our mountain guide will bring the ordered rental equipment to the meeting place. The following equipment can be rented.