Glencoe Mountain Resort
Scotland's oldest ski centre in wild Glen Coe
Glencoe Mountain Resort is Scotland's oldest ski centre, set amid the wild, dramatic scenery of Glen Coe in the western Highlands. Rugged and weather-dependent, it rewards hardy skiers with genuine mountain terrain and some of the finest views in Scottish skiing.
- 374 m Base
- 1,079 m Top lift
- 705 m Vertical
- 23 Pistes mapped
- 9 Lifts
Best known for
Après & vibe
Après is famously friendly and down-to-earth, centred on the resort's own cafe and base lodge, with the historic Kingshouse and the village of Glencoe nearby for a dram and a meal.
The resort
Glencoe holds the distinction of being Scotland's oldest ski area, and it carries that heritage with a raw, unmanicured character that matches its setting in the celebrated glen. The terrain is genuinely mountainous for Scotland, with open slopes, gullies and the notorious Flypaper, reputedly the steepest marked run in the country. Snow is entirely natural and weather-driven, so conditions swing from superb on a cold, settled powder day to lean when the mild Atlantic weather rolls in; part of the experience is embracing that unpredictability. It appeals to adventurous, self-reliant skiers who value scenery, character and challenge over lifts, grooming and comfort. The views out over Rannoch Moor and the surrounding peaks are unforgettable.
Snow & weather
Live conditions from the mountain, plus the average snow you can expect month by month.
- Feels like
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- Conditions
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- Wind
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- Fresh snow (3-day)
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Live data © Open-Meteo.com
Snow is all-natural and highly weather-dependent, superb after a cold northerly but quick to suffer in the mild, wet Atlantic spells typical of the Scottish Highlands.
Average monthly snowfall
Snowfall climatology unavailable.
Terrain & aspect
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Flat / ungraded
Slopes mostly face NE — 96% on snow-holding, poleward-facing slopes.
Aspect derived from run bearings · OpenSkiStats / © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Skiing & terrain
There is some gentler learning terrain, though the exposed, rugged mountain best suits the reasonably confident.
Open slopes give rewarding cruising when snow and weather cooperate.
Steeper gullies and off-piste lines offer real challenge for strong skiers.
The Flypaper, reputedly Scotland's steepest run, is a genuine test for experts on a good day.
The Flypaper
Reputed to be the steepest marked ski run in Scotland, the Flypaper is Glencoe's badge of honour for experienced skiers when conditions allow.
Glen Coe scenery
Skiing above one of Scotland's most dramatic glens, with views across Rannoch Moor and the Buachaille Etive Mòr, is a spectacle in its own right.
On the map
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Run difficulty
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced / Expert
- Freeride / Extreme
- Unknown
Run types
- Downhill — groomed
- Downhill — ungroomed
- Downhill — gladed
- Nordic (groomed)
- Ski tour
- ☾Lit (night)
- △Not patrolled
- →One-way
- ❄Snowmaking
Lifts
- Operating
- Operating (private)
- Non-operating
- Lift station
Slope-gradient grading
Downhill / ski tour
- Flat<3°
- Easy3–14°
- Intermediate14–22°
- Advanced / Expert22–45°
- Freeride / Extreme>45°
Nordic
- Easy<6°
- Intermediate6–9°
- Advanced>9°
Aspect (sun exposure)
- N — least sun
- E — morning
- S — most sun
- W — afternoon
Legend after OpenSkiMap
Stay in Glencoe Mountain Resort
There is on-site lodging including the resort's own accommodation, with more choice in Glencoe village and along the glen toward Fort William and Ballachulish.
Lifts and pistes from the door — the point of a high, purpose-built resort.
Self-catering residences, the bulk of the beds and the flexible-budget option.
Catered and self-catered chalets for groups wanting the whole place.
From simple to high-end, with pools and spas to thaw out in.
How to get there
Glasgow (GLA) is the practical gateway, a scenic drive of roughly two to two and a half hours north into the Highlands.
A road transfer up the A82 from Glasgow through Loch Lomond and across Rannoch Moor, one of Scotland's great drives, but exposed in winter weather.
Best time: Peak Scottish season runs roughly January to March, with the best skiing after a settled cold northerly airstream.
Nearby resorts
Other resorts within reach.
Nevis Range
- Vertical
- 556 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 39
- Lifts
- 13
Cairngorm (Aviemore)
- Vertical
- 92 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 23
- Lifts
- 18
Faces east © Craig Wallace / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) The Lecht
- Vertical
- 195 m
- Lifts
- 11
Midlothian Snowsports Centre (Hillend Dry Slope)
- Vertical
- 104 m
- Lifts
- 3
Lowther Hills
- Vertical
- 160 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 5
- Lifts
- 0
Chill Factore
Getting to Glencoe Mountain Resort
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Ski data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), via OpenSkiMap & Skimap.org. Basemap © OpenFreeMap / OpenMapTiles. Editorial: mynext.holiday. Accommodation via Stay22; transfers via Kiwitaxi; car hire via Travelpayouts.