Visiting Glencoe Mountain Resort
Helpful resort information to assist planning your trip.
- Opens26 Dec 2025
- Closes18 Apr 2026
- Accommodation—
- Restaurants | Bars2 | 1
- Nearest Airport Glasgow
- Nearest Train Station Bridge of Orchy
- Tourist Office Website
- Tourist Office Phone01855851226
Glencoe Mountain Resort Features
The terrain at Glencoe Mountain Resort includes:
- Halfpipes—
- Terrain Parks1
- X-Country—
- Ski Hire—
Ed Leighs Money Savings Tips whilst visiting Glencoe Mountain Resort
What's it like at Glencoe Mountain Resort resort?
Glencoe Mountain Resort is Scotland's original snowsports resort established in 1956. The resort is only an hour and a half from Glasgow and two hours from Edinburgh. In March 2010 it had the highest new snowfall on a single day of any resort in the world according to the Ski Club of Great Britain. The terrain at Glencoe Mountain Resort has something to suit all abilities, from the dedicated beginner area at the top of the access chair to the challenging slopes of the country's steepest black run: 'The Flypaper'. The centre is open year round for biking, archery, hillwalking and scenic chairlift rides. Facilities: equipment hire, snowsports school, cafes, licensed bar, car parking, Citylink bus stop, microlodges and free camping in winter.
Latest photos from Glencoe Mountain Resort. View all photos at the Glencoe Mountain Resort gallery page.
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Photo credit: Gordon Caldwell
Photo credit: Gordon Caldwell
Photo credit: Gordon Caldwell
Photo credit: Gordon Caldwell
Photo credit: Gordon Caldwell
Explore Glencoe Mountain Resort Location Map
Interactive Glencoe Mountain Resort trail map and piste map. View the piste and trails as well as the surrounding terrain and mountain contours for backcountry action. Find and compare nearby resorts by clicking on the resort markers.

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Visitor Reviews of Glencoe Mountain Resort
Dickyboy from United Kingdom writes:
Old lifts, a bit slow, windy, flat light but who cares! I've had some of my most enjoyable days skiing here and I'm taking Cham, La Grave, etc into account when I say this. The views can be staggering, the snow can be fantastic, the steepness is exciting; good for beginners and experts alike.
I don't care about the quirks, if you want to be part of the skiing machine go to Zermatt where there's cham etc. but don't go the Glencoe and expect the same. If you are lucky you'll get one of the best views from a ski resort in Europe and quality skiing which will test you. Great memories, thank you.
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