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Nevis Range, Scotland 's highest ski area, is a winter wonderland for snowsport enthusiasts and sightseers alike. Whether you are looking to relax in the tranquil setting and absorb the stunning scenery or take part in one of our action packed activities, we have something to suit everyone here at Nevis Range.

What we do best:

"Where else in Britain can you leave your car at 8am, get a ride up with your gear, finish your third route by 3pm and nip over the summit for a pint before leaving the hill?"
Ed Grindley - Mountain Guide.

The development of the Nevis Range ski area has made it much easier to access the crags on Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag. Climbers and hill walkers can take advantage of the effortless gondola ride from the car park to 650m.

Access
Nevis Range is 7 miles north of Fort William off the A82 to Inverness. Aonach Mor is little more than a stone's throw away from Ben Nevis . The two main climbing areas are Coire an Lochain and the West Face. Given their altitude they offer some of the most reliable winter climbing in the area.

Coire an Lochain - is the most popular area and has been described as Scotland 's most accessible winter cliff. Facing north east it is sheltered from westerly gales, and captures the morning sun readily forming ice early in the season.

From the top station the crags can be accessed by three routes; Easy Gully, Climber's Col via Chancer or Traverse below the Nid Ridge and Climber's Col, all of which are dependent on stable snow conditions or cornice formations.

Whilst the crags of Aonach Mor's West Face offer true wilderness and solitude, here the routes stretch along 2 km and rise up to 500 metres high. To reach the West Face head for Meall Beag from the Top Station, and then continue to traverse into the glen.

Please refer to a guide book for full listing of routes and descriptions. Also refer to climber¿s access map for full details and hazard warnings ¿ available from the Ticket Office and posted along with the SAIS conditions report on the information kiosk at the Base Station.

Available packages

Free parking Base station café open for snacks from 7.45am (weekends only).

Early climber's Gondola departs each day at 8am prompt and runs continuously after 9am when ski lifts are open, at all other times the gondola operates from 10am. On certain occasions the gondola may be unable to operate due to high winds. If the gondola is not operational or for those who prefer to walk, the same point can be reached within 1.5 hours by following the hill walker's path, signposted from the car park. The Quad Chair can be used by climbers and properly equipped hill walkers, for uplift only to 870m, however this service is only available when the chair is open for skiing from 9am onwards.

Return Gondola Ticket £7.75 Return Gondola Ticket including uplift on the Quad Chair £8.75 Licensed bar open daily Ski hire, including blades available during ski season.

Other activities available

   

Useful info

Is there a pub nearby?

Well, there is one at 650m in the Snowgoose Mountain Restaurant, only 15 minutes away courtesy of a gondola ride! Otherwise, Fort William has it's fair share of pubs!