Clariden ski tour from the Klausen Pass with a mountain guide

Beautiful summit, cool skiing terrain and a high start thanks to the Klausen Pass!

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Summit of the Clariden

Are you tempted to get back on your skis? There's a lot of snow this year. Thanks to last weekend's snowfall period, we can ski some beautiful snow again. We go from the Klausen Pass to the Clariden, a prominent mountain with a great view of the Tödi massif and the Glarus mountains. Thanks to the Klausen Pass, we can start where the snow begins and ascend directly towards Clariden. The final ridge of the Clariden offers some more beautiful scrambling. This is defused with chains and leads to the summit. Here we are travelling with crampons and a rope. If you prefer to take it easy, you can also take a break at the ski depot and leave your crampons and ice axe at home. Are you coming back for another ski tour?

  • Venue & meeting point

    • Area: Klausen Pass, Glarus - Uri
    • Meeting point: 6.00 Klausen Pass summit
      • Either you stay overnight on the Klausen Pass if you are travelling by car (Hotel Klausenpass),
      • or by public transport in Unterschächen (Hotel Alpina) and I'll give you a lift in the car
      • or we can arrive early in the morning and do some car pooling
    • Finish: approx. 14.00 on the Klausen Pass

  • Requirements

    • Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
    • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
    • Condition for ski tours with around 1200hm at a normal pace (~300-350hm/h).
    • Condition for 1200m of descent in different types of snow.
    • Splitboarders are welcome, provided they are experienced.
    • Short scrambling section on the summit ridge

  • Group size

    • Takes place with up to 6 guests per mountain guide.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 225.-
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

  • Material and equipment

    • We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
    • For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.
      • Plus additional ice axe, crampons and climbing harness for the summit ascent (can also be hired from the mountain guide)

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form. 

Impressions: Ski tour Clariden

    Ski tour on the Clariden
    Foehn roller on the Clariden
    Summit of the Clariden

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Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

Ski toursSafe skiing on the black piste in the ski area. No previous knowledge of ski touring necessary.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

Ski toursFirst off-piste experience up to approx. 30° slope gradient. You have mastered the basic techniques of ski touring and have some experience of hairpin bends.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

Ski toursYou are confident in off-piste terrain up to a slope angle of approx. 35° and are proficient in hairpin bends in a variety of terrain. 

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

Ski toursSafe skiing in steep off-piste terrain (up to approx. 40°), solid hairpin technique. First experience with rope manoeuvres, such as roping up on the glacier and abseiling.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

Ski toursYou are a very safe skier on steep, unsecured terrain. You are a master of hairpin turns in difficult conditions and have experience with rope manoeuvres and glacier equipment.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

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