Our Treks

One need not travel to the Himalayas or the Andes to enjoy a great trek. Here in Switzerland, in the center of Europe, we offer a great trek. We have relatively unknown, well-preserved, natural surroundings that can be enjoyed inexpensively with the support of excellent facilities. Click on map for route

	Fitness level medium- no experience needed.
	No need for any alpine climbing experience.
	Accommodation and meals provided by Swiss alpine club.
	Local English speaking mountain guide.
	Group size: minimum 6, maximum 10 participants.
	Recommended equipment: long pants, personal sheet or blanket cover.
	Recommended time of travel: mid June until mid-September.

The Alps of Glarus are a very impressive mixture of rocks in different geological formations. There are beautiful views of snow covered peaks with incredible flowering, which covers the mountainside, and the Valleys below in coloured carpets. The region has glaciers, lakes, streams and waterfalls to explore. All of this can be found within a comfortable walking distance. Feel free to enjoy the beautiful surroundings while we at Swisstrek look after your accommodations, food, equipment and well-being.

3 day trek in canton Glarus Alps

Day 1:
Start from Zurich main station and take the train to the canton Glarus and the village of Linthal - start the trek - this day is actually the most difficult day due to the dramatic change in altitude - we ascend about 900m from the valley to the mountain - on the way we'll see Swiss summer farms, farmers and cows - the target is the Clariden-Huette where we arrive in the afternoon - the hut is heated - we'll eat dinner and at 22.00 is light out.

Day 2:
Clariden to Fridolinshuette
A relatively easy day with changing views - beautiful flowering and enormous quantities of water - some of the water forms small lakes in the valleys and some of the water is flowing into waterfalls and all that accompanied by the sound of the bells of the cows. The Fridolin-Huette is located on the foot of an enormous Glacier where we'll spend the night.

Day 3:
If the weather allows we could get out of the hut without our equipment and climb on the Glacier, a short walk back to the hut to pick up the luggage and descent on a path to Tierfehd. During this day, which we'll be trekking mainly downhill, we'll arrive at a number of valleys, which lie at different altitudes backing the forest line. After a couple of hours in the forest we will arrive to Linthal for taking the train to Zurich.

Price for a return train ticket from Zurich to Linthal approx. CHF 60,00
Price per person: CHF 450,00 (minimum 6, maximum 10 participants)

Includes:
- English speaking mountain Guide
- 2 overnights in Swiss Alpine Club huts (Huetten) on halfboard.
- Light lunch will be provided and must be carried by the participants, i.e. sandwiches ,bread, cold cuts and cheeses, etc.

Excludes:
- Return train ticket to Linthal (price example for a return ticket from Zurich to Linthal approx. CHF 60,00)
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips
- Cancellation fees
- Child reduction; we do not recommend children under 15 years to participate

3 day trek Glarus Alps - The Rhein Valley

Day 1:
Start from Zurich main station and take the train to the canton Glarus and the village of Linthal.
From the village we take the cable car through the tunnel (3 km) cross the Limmeren where we watch the tremendous dam (170 m) of the hydroelectric station of the area. Continue from the shore of the lake a couple of hours walk and arrive at Muttseehuette to deposit the equipment. Short tour to the cliff with an incredible view to the Linth Valley and the Alps of Canton Glarus.

Day 2:
Continue from the valley of the Muttsee in the direction of Brigels - about 2 hours we'll arrive at the Kistenpass (above the Limmerensee) - from here we descend in the direction of the Rhein Valley and exit the Kanton Glarus - continuing on the path in the direction of the alp-quader (Acricult) - after a 3 h walk we arrive at Brigels where we will hear the 4th official swiss language (Raetoromantsch) - overnight in a hotel in the area.

Day 3:
This day we will dedicate to rafting on the stormy Rheinwater; after 2 days of trekking it could be nice to get wet ....... Afternoon transfer to Zurich

Price for a train ticket from Zurich to Linthal and from Brigels to Zurich approx. CHF 70,00 p.p.
Price per person: CHF 450,00 (minimum 6, maximum 10 participants)
Supplement for the rafting CHR 90,00 p.p.

Includes:
- English speaking mountain Guide
- 1 overnight in Swiss Alpine Club huts (Huetten) on halfboard.
- 1 overnight in Hotel on halfboard.
- Light lunch will be provided and must be carried by the participants, i.e. sandwiches ,bread, cold cuts and cheeses, etc.

Excludes:
- Price for a train ticket from Zurich to Linthal and from Brigels to Zurich approx. CHF 70,00 p.p.
- Supplement for the rafting CHF 90,00 p.p.
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips
- Cancellation fees
- Child reduction; we do not recommend children under 15 years to participate

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