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Alpine summer experience
Three mountaineers traverse an icy glacier slope surrounded by towering rock walls in the soft light of early morning.

Mountaineering in the Glarus region

In summer, the Glarus Alps show their alpine side: rugged, impressive and full of challenges for anyone who wants to reach the heights. Whether it’s distinctive rock ridges, glacier crossings or classic peaks such as Tödi and Vrenelis Gärtli, there are tours here that require stamina, technique and good judgement. Instead of hiking trails, there are airy climbing routes, steep ascents and moments when the panorama simply overpowers everything. With a mountain guide by your side, the adventure becomes safer and more intense: they know every passage, every day’s mountain weather and every hidden key point. Whether it’s your first high-altitude tour or a new peak on your list, the Glarus Alps offer alpine experiences that taste of freedom, high-altitude air and a healthy respect for nature. This is where the real adventure begins..

Alpine School Glarnerland

The Alpine School Glarnerland offers unforgettable and exciting winter adventures with the right touch. Accompanied by experienced mountain guides, you will explore the winter mountains of the Glarus Alps in complete safety. Local experts will show you hidden routes and pristine powdered slopes. The varied range of activities includes snowshoeing, ski and snowboard tours, introductory courses, training courses and avalanche courses. The many options will make the heart of every winter sports fan beat faster. Individual winter sports experiences can be booked conveniently, easily and directly online. The Alpine School Glarnerland’s values are based on safety, quality and sustainability. A central contact point in the heart of Glarus offers personal advice and a specialised service for guided alpine mountain sports in the Glarus region..

The Alpine School Glarnerland’s promise: Safe with a mountain guide

Safety

The experienced mountain guides of the Alpine School are a safe accompaniment for the Glarus mountains – reliable partners from top material to a safe group size.

Quality

Thanks to the qualified and certified experts, you always feel in the best hands. The guest’s mountain experience is their heart’s business.

Environment

The Alpine School stands for environmentally conscious behaviour: take your waste back with you and, where possible, travel to and from the destination in a CO2-neutral way by e-mobility.

High-altitude tour Vrenelisgärtli
Wooden summit cross with a small bell and old helmet on the Vrenelisgärtli, surrounded by rugged alpine terrain.
High-altitude tour Tödi
Mountaineering group with helmets and ropes on a glacier in Glarus as the sun rises over the peaks.
High-altitude tour Hausstock
Striking view of the Hausstock with rugged rock faces, patches of snow and a clear blue sky.
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Two mountaineers follow a track across a broad, bright white snow ridge with sweeping views of the surrounding mountain ranges.
On the way to the summit – a pristine high-alpine crossing with breathtaking panoramic views.

High-altitude tours in the Glarus region

Even without a mountain guide, you can enjoy safe hiking in the mountains in the Glarus region. Classic tours such as the Vrenelisgärtli, the King of the Glarus Alps, the Tödi, the Martinsloch and many other tours are available in the canton of Glarus.

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Sleeping in Glarus SAC huts

Leglerhütte SAC

Schwanden GL

Martinsmadhütte SAC

Elm

Claridenhütte SAC

Linthal

Fridolinshütte SAC

Linthal

Planurahütte SAC

Linthal

Kistenpasshütte SAC

Linthal

Muttseehütte SAC

Linthal

Glärnischhütte SAC
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Glarus Mountain Guides Association

Since 1864, the oldest mountain guides association in Switzerland has been taking you through the Glarus region’s natural beauty with expertise and enthusiasm. Our mountain guides, hiking leaders and climbing instructors know every path, every route and every view – and they will not only take you to the top, but also make your experience unforgettable. Whether it’s a summit tour, a via ferrata or a night at the mountain hut: with us, you’re in safe hands, and the journey becomes part of the destination. Great mountain moments? They start here.

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