Glencoe Mountain Resort Ski Resort Guide
Glencoe Mountain Resort Ski Resort Guide
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.
Resorts close to Glencoe Mountain Resort include:
Nevis Range (27 km),
Glenshee (86 km),
Cairngorm (90 km),
The Lecht (116 km),
Allenheads (261 km),
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Trails (Pistes): 19 |
Halfpipes: - |
| Summit: 1108 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 21% Int: 68% Adv: 11% |
Terrain Parks: 1 |
| Vertical Drop: 803 m |
X-Country: - |
| Lifts: 7 (2 chair lifts, 5 surface lifts) |
Snowmaking: - |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: - |
Slopeside accommodation: N |
| Restaurants: 2 |
Acres of ski: - |
| Bars: 1 |
Nearest Airport: Glasgow |
| Nearest Train: Bridge of Orchy |
Tourist Info Phone:: 01855851226,
Glencoe Mountain Resort Tourist Office Website |
Visitor Reviews of Glencoe Mountain Resort
Mo Garrett from United Kingdom writes:
Just love the coe (Glencoe Mountain Resort) when it's in condition. Been up a couple of times this year and experienced some of the best conditions I've ever seen in Scotland; last week was truly immense! The place is old school and a bit rough round the edges but it just makes it a better experience. Simply stunning views, into the bargain.
2011-03-21 |
Click here to read 15 more reviews of Glencoe Mountain Resort or submit your own
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- Season opens: 7 Dec 2011
- Season closes: 29 Apr 2012
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NEW!
Announcements & News from the Glencoe Mountain Resort ski resort manager
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Sat 26th March Jam for Japan Freestyle event from 10am all entry fees go towards Red Cross Tsunami Appeal - loads of amazing prizes up for grabs
Sun 27th March MacMillan Cancer Care Charity Event - Ski the heights of Nevis, Mt Blanc or Everest.
Information supplied 17 Mar 2011
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