Bergluft, Wein & Spa-Momente

Experience an all-round relaxing winter weekend in the Glarus mountains. Explore the snow-covered landscape on snowshoes and recharge your batteries in the clear winter air. To warm up, pure relaxation awaits you in the stylish wellness area of the Berghotel Mettmen. At dinner, culinary sophistication and exquisite wines combine to create a harmonious experience. Mettmen - the perfect place to let body and soul come to rest.

Detailed program

Welcome, dear gourmet. It's great that you have found your way to our Glarnerland Alpine School and thus to this beautiful mountain range. Here, between mountain and valley, there is so much to discover. Together with other mountain people and our mountain guides, we would love to take you on an adventure trip.

So that you are optimally prepared for the offer, you will find all the important information here.

Prerequisites

You don't need any previous snowshoeing or alpine experience. You are healthy and fit enough for up to four hours of walking per day.

Day 1: Walking time without breaks approx. 3.5 hours, maximum 600 m ascent

Travel to Glarus to Tödi Sport. Continue by bus to Kies. Take the cable car to the Berghotel Mettmen. After a short check-in, you set off for your first snowshoe tour. Back at the Berghotel Mettmen, you have the opportunity to enjoy a tasty snack or a piece of cake in the cozy restaurant with a view. You can enjoy your free time until dinner in the sauna and/or in the outdoor whirlpool area.

In the evening, a 4-course surprise menu awaits you, accompanied by carefully selected wines. Moni, the head of the Glarnerland Alpine School and a trained winemaker, will tell you interesting facts about wine production, tasting and judging the fine wines. Discover how aromas unfold, nuances play with each other and wine and cuisine merge in perfect balance.

Day 2: Walking time without breaks approx. 4 hours, maximum 700 m ascent

After a hearty breakfast from the buffet, get ready for another eventful day in the snow. The tour takes you leisurely through the Freiberg Kärpf, the oldest wildlife reserve in Europe. With a little luck and patience, you might spot ibex, chamois, eagles or even black grouse. So don't forget your binoculars. In the afternoon, we return together to Glarus.

Meeting point

We meet at 08:00 at the starting point of the Glarnerland Alpine School at Tödi Sport, Hauptstrasse 41, Glarus. If you need or have reserved rental equipment, please be there 15 minutes earlier for the equipment handover.

Arrival/ parking facilities

The Alpinschule Glarnerland is only a 5-minute walk from the train station. Please note the parking concept of the city of Glarus (https://www.glarus.ch/verwaltung/bau-und-versorgung/parkraumbewirtschaftung/langzeit-und-nachtparkieren.html/6346) and only park in the white zone. These are close to the center. We recommend that you park your car at Kasernenplatz or Zaunplatz and buy your parking ticket via the ParkingPay app.

Accommodation

Stay at the Berghotel Mettmen +41 (0)55 644 15 15

Overnight stay in the separate annexe of the Berghotel Mettmen.

- 3 double rooms with shower/WC in the room

- 3 double rooms with shower/WC on the floor.

Single room possible depending on capacity.

Additional costs

The ticket for the Mettmen cable car is not included in the price. Costs for return trip 22Fr.

Important (program changes)

As a rule, confirmation of the tour will be sent by e-mail between 72 hours and 24 hours before the start of the tour. You undertake to read the current information and details of your booked tour carefully before the start time.

Catering

Take snacks with you (e.g. dried fruit, chocolate, nuts, dried meat, cheese, wholemeal bread, energy bars). Only take what you really need to avoid unnecessary weight in your rucksack.

Overview of services

Planning and organization of the tour

Safe group size

Snowshoe hike with certified mountain guide (equipment included)

Welcome drink at the Berghotel Mettmen

Stay at the Berghotel Mettmen https://berghotel-mettmen.ch/das-hotel

Overnight stay in the separate annexe of the Berghotel Mettmen

Wellness (sauna and outdoor whirlpool)

4-course surprise menu

Wine tasting and wine knowledge transfer

Rich breakfast buffet

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