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A skier descends Easy Gully into Coire an Lochain on Aonach Mòr, between snow-plastered crags above the Nevis Range ski area

Resort guide · United Kingdom

Nevis Range: Our Ski Guide

On Aonach Mòr beside Ben Nevis, seven miles from Fort William: the UK’s only mountain gondola, beginner slopes by the top station and off-piste runs in the Back Corries. Scottish skiing depends entirely on the snow and the wind: seasons are short and change from day to day, so check the operator’s mountain report before you set off.

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The back story

Season: Normally late December to April, depending on snow (operator) · Gondola: The UK’s only mountain gondola: about 15 minutes to 650 m · Terrain: Beginner slopes by the top station; off-piste in the Back Corries · Opened: 19 December 1989 (nevisrange.co.uk) · Distances: 7 miles north of Fort William; Inverness Airport about 70 miles (operator)

  1. The back story

    Nevis Range: the back story

    Nevis Range·In depth

    The UK’s only mountain gondola, on Aonach Mòr beside Ben Nevis: how a ski area built by helicopter opened in 1989 and became a year-round mountain resort.

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Lift passes, ski schools and hire

  1. Day passes and season books

    Nevis Range snowsports passes

    Nevis Range·Lift pass·€€

    Day passes and season books are sold online and at the ticket office; prices for the winter are published on the operator’s ticket shop.

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  2. The UK’s only mountain gondola

    Nevis Range Mountain Gondola

    Nevis Range·Gondola·€€

    A 15-minute ride to 650 metres on Aonach Mòr; adult day tickets cost £28.95 in 2026, with family tickets from £51.95.

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  3. Into the Aonach Mòr corries

    Climbers’ gondola

    Nevis Range·Winter climbing access·€€

    A winter gondola service for climbers heading into the corries of Aonach Mòr.

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  4. 35 years of instructing

    Beyond Extreme with Mark Dann

    Nevis Range·Ski instructor·€€

    Ski lessons at Nevis Range with Mark Dann, a ski instructor, snowboarder and paragliding instructor with more than 35 years’ experience.

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  5. Listed by Nevis Range

    True North Active snowsports

    Nevis Range·Snowboard instructor·€€

    Snowboard lessons at Nevis Range with Caroline of True North Active, booked directly.

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Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: The campervan park or a hostel in Fort William, with the bus from town and lunch at the Snowgoose Café. Mid-range: The Basecamp Hotel at the foot of the gondola or the Lime Tree in Fort William. Luxury: Inverlochy Castle, three miles away, with dinner at ‘Seasgair’ by Michel Roux Jr.

  1. At the foot of Aonach Mòr

    Nevis Range Basecamp Hotel

    Nevis Range·Mountain hotel·€€

    A 26-bedroom hotel opened in 2023 at the base of the gondola, with double, twin and family rooms looking onto mountains or forest.

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  2. Three miles from Fort William · In depth

    Inverlochy Castle

    Nevis Range·Castle hotel·€€€€

    A 19th-century castle between mountain and loch, three miles from Fort William, with castle rooms and suites, Walled Garden rooms, Seasgair overseen by Michel Roux Jr, afternoon tea and estate fishing, golf and walks.

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  3. Art, Loch Linnhe and Ben Nevis

    Lime Tree Hotel

    Nevis Range·Boutique hotel·€€

    A family-run boutique hotel and gallery on Achintore Road in Fort William, facing Loch Linnhe, with the Silly Goose restaurant.

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  4. A-frame on Loch Oich

    True North Lodge

    Nevis Range·Self-catering lodge·€€

    A Scandinavian-style A-frame for up to six on the shores of Loch Oich, 35 minutes north of Fort William.

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  5. Electric hook-ups at the base

    Nevis Range Campervan Park

    Nevis Range·Campervan park·€

    Campervan pitches with electric hook-ups and a facilities block at the foot of the gondola.

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Restaurants and mountain huts

  1. 650 metres up Aonach Mòr

    The Snowgoose Café

    Nevis Range·Mountain café·€€

    Coffee, cake, light bites and hot food at the gondola top station, with views to Loch Linnhe and, on clear days, Skye.

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  2. In the MICHELIN Guide

    ‘Seasgair’ by Michel Roux Jr

    Nevis Range·Fine dining·€€€€

    A five-course set menu at Inverlochy Castle, where Michel Roux Jr pairs classical French cooking with Scottish produce; listed in the MICHELIN Guide.

    Inverlochy Castle, Torlundy, Fort William PH33 6SNExplore View on map

  3. French with a Scottish twist

    The Silly Goose at the Lime Tree

    Nevis Range·Restaurant·€€€

    French-inspired cooking with local Highland ingredients and a list of fine wines and spirits, at the Lime Tree in Fort William.

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Après-ski and bars

  1. Open until 10pm

    Trails End Café & Bar

    Nevis Range·Base-station café and bar·€€

    The bar and café at the base of the gondola, open 8am to 10pm every day, with Scottish dishes, brunch classics and a full Scottish breakfast.

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Shops

  1. With a ski workshop

    Ellis Brigham Fort William

    Nevis Range·Mountain sports shop·€€€

    Ski equipment and clothing from September to April, touring and mountaineering hire and one of Ellis Brigham’s seven ski workshops.

    St Mary’s Hall, Belford Road, Fort William PH33 6BTExplore View on map

  2. At the base station

    Wild, Woven & Whisky

    Nevis Range·Gift shop·€€

    The Nevis Range gift shop at the base station, open 10am to 4pm daily.

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Getting there

  1. About 70 miles

    Inverness Airport (INV)

    Nevis Range·Airport·€

    The nearest airport, about 70 miles from Nevis Range; Glasgow is about 105 miles and Edinburgh about 140.

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  2. Seven miles from the gondola

    By train to Fort William

    Nevis Range·Rail·€

    Fort William station is about seven miles away, on the West Highland Line; ScotRail’s Highland Explorer carriages carry bikes and outdoor kit.

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  3. Fall asleep in London, wake in the Highlands

    Caledonian Sleeper from London

    Nevis Range·Overnight train·€€

    The overnight Caledonian Sleeper links London with Scotland; for this resort, the nearest stops are Fort William.

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  4. Recommended by the resort

    Shiel Bus 41 from Fort William

    Nevis Range·Bus·€

    From Fort William, Nevis Range recommends the Shiel Bus 41 to the resort.

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Property: the neighbourhoods

  1. The Outdoor Capital’s town

    Fort William

    Nevis Range·Neighbourhood

    The town on Loch Linnhe below Ben Nevis, seven miles from the gondola, with the station, shops, hotels and restaurants.

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  2. At the foot of Aonach Mòr

    Torlundy

    Nevis Range·Neighbourhood

    The forest hamlet at the base of the gondola, home to the Basecamp Hotel and Inverlochy Castle.

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