Skiing and high-altitude touring in the Glarus Alps – guaranteed summit bliss

Here, it’s all about the upward climb – in the best possible way. The Glarus Alps are a paradise for touring fans who are looking for untouched slopes, vast snowfields and real peace and quiet. Whether you’re looking for a leisurely ski tour to the Hausstock, a sporty route to the Tödi or an impressive high-altitude tour to the Vrenelisgärtli, every trail leads to the heart of winter bliss. With breathtaking views, powder snow under your skis and a broad smile on your face, the ascent becomes a reward in itself. Adventure? Yes. Exertion? Also. But above all: unforgettable.

Two ski tourers climbing a wide, snowy mountain slope under a clear blue sky. — Experiencing untouched nature: ascending during a ski tour in the Elm region.

Ski touring between snow and sky

It’s not just the summit that counts, but every step along the way. Ski touring in the Glarus region takes you through glistening slopes, over quiet powder snow and into the heart of a winter adventure. Your breath is misting, your legs are burning – and yet you’re grinning. Why? Because the descent makes it all worthwhile. Untouched, free and simply magical. Anyone who has stood at the top knows that gym days are a thing of the past – this is real high-altitude training for your heart.

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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.

A mountain guide using a probe to test the snow layers during an avalanche safety training in the high alpine terrain.

Basic avalanche course

The rustic Naturfreundehaus in Mettmen is an excellent starting point for learning and applying avalanche knowledge.

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Two ski mountaineers ascending with touring skis and backpacks in the morning light near the Clariden.

Ski touring course for beginners

This training course is the perfect introduction to off-piste skiing

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Female skier jumping off a snowy ridge under a clear blue sky near the Clariden Hut.

Ski tour Tödi – Normal route

Climb the highest peak in Glarus on skis and enjoy a fast descent. For experienced and fit ski tourers, the ski high tour to Tödi is a must in the Glarus Alps.

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A group of skiers climbing a steep snowy slope in single file, with a massive rocky peak in the background.

Glarus Mountain Etiquette

Snow-covered slopes and forests beneath a bright blue sky with views of the Glarus Alps.

Snow and avalanche situation SLF

Sign reading “Schneeschuhroute Gämspfad open” marking the start of the trail at Mettmen, with snowshoe hikers walking through the snowy mountain forest.

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 a 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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