Nevis Range

Nevis Range Top Station and Snowgoose Restaurant

Aonach Mor is a 4006ft mountain that is best described as "the next but one along" from Ben Nevis when seen from the north or north west. When combined with its slightly higher southern neighbour Aonach Beag it makes an excellent hillwalking expedition.

Snowboarding Great Glen Chairlift Ski School

Since its construction in 1989 the northern slopes of Aonach Mor have become much better known as the home to Nevis Range. A mountain gondola whisks visitors from a base station just off the A82 midway between Fort William and Spean Bridge. The gondola's top station lies at a height of 655m or 2150ft, where you find a range of facilities including the Snowgoose Restaurant.

There are many reasons to take a gondola ride at Nevis Range. For some it is a means of avoiding the lower slopes of the mountain while still being able to experience the high mountain environment of its summit. Less ambitious hillwalkers can, especially in Summer, take the mountain path which lead to a viewpoint at Sgurr Finnisg-aig, a 40 minute round trip. The slightly longer walk to Meall Beag offers superb views to the west and north.

Nevis Range is accessible to visitors in wheelchairs. There are reserved car parking spaces opposite the entrance to the base station and disabled toilets at top and bottom gondola stations. The gondolas can be stopped to allow easy boarding: while most wheelchairs can be accommodated by them. At the top station, the Snowgoose Restaurant and balcony area are both accessible.

For Winter visitors Nevis Range also offers extensive high level ski slopes, with a network of 12 chairlifts and ski-tows giving skiiers and snowboarders access to 35 runs. Thse range from beginners' routes through to very difficult runs rejoicing in names like "Chancer". Off piste skiing is also possible in the Back Corries area of the resort.

Mountain biking has become another sport to make use of the unique facilities on offer at Nevis Range. There are 25 miles of marked trails on the lower slopes of Aonach Mor, ranging in difficulty from "easy" to "expert". Bikes can be hired from the base station in July and August.

Snowgoose Restaurant	Gondola En Route
Snowboard Maintenance	Top Station

The gondola may also be used to give access to the top of the UK's only world class downhill mountain bike track. From the top station a 3 kilometer track drops 2000ft or 600m and the world's best riders can descend the track in four minutes. The track is open daily from mid May to mid September, but is only recommeded for the very experienced.

In recent years Nevis Range has also become a popular destination for paragliders and hangliders. The gondola offers a quick and effortless ride to a take-off altitude of 650m from either the Sgurr Finnisg-aig or Meall Beag viewpoints. Flying amongst Britain's highest peaks is a spectacular and challenging experience. All pilots are welcome to make use of the facilities, though hanglider pilots should give prior notice to allow their aircraft to be carried on the goldola.