Glencoe Mountain Resort
Scotland's oldest ski area in the dramatic Glencoe valley, known for steep gullies, proper black runs, and a rugged Highland atmosphere.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
555m (1,821ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,108m (3,635ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
305m (1,001ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
220cm (87in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
20
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
7
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
24 km of pistes
Marked piste length across the lift-linked area
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Easy
25%
Intermediate
40%
Difficult
35%
Best For
Location
Set in the western Scottish Highlands near the edge of Rannoch Moor, this is a low, maritime hill where weather rolls in fast off the Atlantic. The terrain rises from moorland to exposed, treeless tops above the glen.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Edinburgh (EDI), about 2.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Edinburgh (EDI)2.5 hoursDirections
- Inverness (INV)3.5 hoursDirections
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