Selected ski tours
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Clariden E, from Claridenhütte 3267 m
Claridenhütte Glarner Alpen Switzerland
- Length of ascent6 km
- ascent1025 m
- duration4,5-6 h
- Fitness difficulty ♦♦◊◊
- Technical difficulty ♦♦◊◊
After Tödi, Clariden is the second most popular ski tour in the Glarus Alps. The ascent leads along the gentle Claridenfirn glacier from Claridenhütte to the foot of Clariden and then through a wide northeast slope to the top pyramid. Beautiful views of the entire Glarus Alps and the neighboring Uri Alps. Descent copies the ascent track. A popular alternative is to continue crossing the Planura hut after descending the steep slope turn right to Claridenpass.
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Tödi 3614 m
Fridolinshütte Glarner Alpen Switzerland
- Length of ascent6 km
- ascent1495 m
- duration7-10 h
- Fitness difficulty ♦♦♦◊
- Technical difficulty ♦♦♦♦
In the Middle Ages, Tödi was considered the highest mountain in the world. Today it is an attractive destination for ski mountaineers, but it is not easy to hit good weather. The ascent is made difficult by a glacier littered with fractures and cracks. Starts from the Fridolins hut over the moraine and descends briefly to the Bifertenfirn glacier. The hardest part is to overcome the first two drops, then the climb up is relatively easy. Depending on the conditions on skis or with crampons to the summit. Provides information about the current conditions on the glacier in the Fridolinshütte.
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Clariden S, from Planurahütte 3267 m
Planurahütte Glarner Alpen Switzerland
- Length of ascent3,5 km
- ascent495 m
- duration4,5-6 h
- Fitness difficulty ♦♦◊◊
- Technical difficulty ♦♦◊◊
From the Planura panorama hut, Clariden is an attractive and relatively close destination. Height difference of only 500 m and no complicated passages. Over the Claridenpass glacier saddle to the Claridenfirn glacier and down the slope. In the Claridenpass saddle, you can occasionally observe modified passenger planes on skis to land in the snow.
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Gross Schärhorn 3324 m
Planurahütte Glarner Alpen Switzerland
- Length of ascent6 km
- ascent970 m
- duration6-8 h
- Fitness difficulty ♦♦♦◊
- Technical difficulty ♦♦♦◊
The Gross Schärhorn is a striking mountain with a peak in the form of open scissors. Accessible from the Planura hut, first descend the Hüfifirn glacier. From the foot of the Schärhorn on the southeast slope upwards, in places steeper than 30°. It is advantageous to combine the ski tour with the great descent to Urnerboden. First you have to ascend to the Chammlijoch saddle (3004 m) and then enjoy the descent to the Klausen pass on the northern slopes and continue to the Urnerboden (parking, public transport).
Selected Mountain huts
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Fridolinshütte
Glarner Alpen Switzerland
1 tour in region2111 m.n.mCapacity 55 bedsOpen mid March - end May
The Fridolinshütte is the most visited hut in the Glarner Alps, because everyone wants to reach the summit of the Tödi. Classic stone chalet, accessible both from the cable car to Fisetengrat and from Tierfed (Linthal).
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Planurahütte
Glarner Alpen Switzerland
2 tours in region2947 m.n.mCapacity 41 bedsOpen mid March - early May
The Planura hut was built at a spectacular viewpoint. You just have to experience it! The majestic Tödi and the big glacier on the other side. Ski tours to Clariden and Gross Schärhorn and then descent from the Chammlijoch saddle to Urnerbo...
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Claridenhütte
Glarner Alpen Switzerland
1 tour in region2453 m.n.mCapacity 75 bedsOpen March - early May
The Claridenhütte is a beautifully located mountain hut below the Gemsfairenstock in the Glarner Alps. Starting point for a ski tour on Clariden or the traverse to the Planura hut. The most advantageous approach is with the support of the c...
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