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Glencoe Mountain Resort Resort Reviews

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Visitor reviews for Glencoe Mountain Resort Ski Resort

Glencoe Mountain Resort Ratings

Overall: 3.3. Based on 31 votes and 27 reviews.

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Snowsure: 3.0

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • Glencoe Mountain Resort is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 3.6

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • Glencoe Mountain Resort has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 3.8

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 4.8

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 4.2

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of Glencoe Mountain Resort

Public Transport: 3.1

  • There are no buses or taxis to Glencoe Mountain Resort
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 3.5

  • No places to stay in/near Glencoe Mountain Resort
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 3.2

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 3.2

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in Glencoe Mountain Resort

Ski in/Ski out: 2.8

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 1.8

  • There are no child care facilities at Glencoe Mountain Resort
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 2.6

  • Glencoe Mountain Resort relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 3.8

  • There are no snow groomers at Glencoe Mountain Resort
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at Glencoe Mountain Resort are groomed daily

Shelter: 2.6

  • There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut
  • There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close
  • Glencoe Mountain Resort is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 2.5

  • If snow conditions are poor at Glencoe Mountain Resort, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 4.2

  • Glencoe Mountain Resort usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 4.4

  • The staff at Glencoe Mountain Resort are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at Glencoe Mountain Resort are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 3.4

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 3.6

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 3.6

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 3.4

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 3.9

  • No intermediate terrain at Glencoe Mountain Resort
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 3.6

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 2.6

  • Not even a kicker at Glencoe Mountain Resort
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 2.8

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Glencoe Mountain Resort
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 2.1

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • Glencoe Mountain Resort has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 3.1

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 3.2

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 2.9

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 2.1

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 3.4

  • Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here
  • The non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week
  • The resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports

Winter Walks: 3.9

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 3.9

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 4.2

  • Overall, Glencoe Mountain Resort is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 3.9

  • Overall, Glencoe Mountain Resort is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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April 13, 2012
snowmanta from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Glencoe mountain is the BEST resort in Scotland for many reasons. The resort is run by dedicated mountaineers and skiers/boarders who share the same love and enthusiasm for the mountain and want to ensure the best possible skiing/riding experience for everybody. Prices are very reasonable and have not increased over the years even though the facilities have greatly improved. A new restaurant/cafe area has been built on the base and future developments are under way, also the resort is now open for summer sports. The resort is very popular with freeride/skiers due to its easy lift served access to off-piste terrain. Glencoe has the best snow record in Scotland. When it dumps it really is the place and the relaxed piste bashing during dumps also adds to great powder days all over the mountain as most of the runs remain fairly ungroomed except the beginner slopes. If you are a beginner, the conditions may prove quite difficult, but if you are serious about improving your technique, Glencoe is the proving ground. The weather can go from extreme wind chill, huge dumps to bluebird and sunny calm in the same day. Be prepared and bring some layers and a backpack. The best thing is, even when it dumps, the mountain is generally not busy, The longest I've ever had to wait for the lift at absolute bustling times was about 3-4 minutes. It's very easy to meet other people and ski/ride in groups as you will most likely see the same people most of the day. Everyone is friendly and relaxed. There is no attitude towards skiers/boards/newbies/old and young etc, everybody is just having a good time and the atmosphere is peaceful and welcoming, unlike some other resorts in Scotland. Glencoe is also located in one of most scenic areas in Britain and is only 1 1/2 hour drive away from the nearest city/airport Glasgow with frequent bus services to the ski centre via Glasgow bus station which makes it ideal for travelling via public transport, even in a remote area. The landscape is beautiful, baron, peaceful, remote and wild. It reminds me of Middle Earth from the Lord of the Rings. The sky at night is just amazing and clear and gives opportunity to see unspoilt views of the Milky Way. Glencoe is not a big sprawling resort, There are very little amenities outside of the resort except ones provided by local hotels which also play host to most nightlife and entertainment at night. Do not let this disappoint you though. The local bars and restaurants are great and have a welcoming friendly atmosphere. If you want to sample Scottish drinks and food there are plenty of options. The nearest hotel/bar/restaurant away from the resort is Kings House which is only 5 minutes drive or 15 minute walk away from the resort. It seems far but you can see the hotel from the resort and the access road to the resort is the longest part of the walk. I would recommend this hotel if you are travelling via public transport, but rumour is the resort is building on-site accommodation which will be open next season and extend the opening hours of the resort bar/restaurant until late. So overall in summary, big powder dumps, on and off-piste with easy access, cheap prices, friendly atmosphere, no queues, good access and beautiful unspoilt scenery and serenity. I felt I had to write this review as I do not think the resort is praised enough and I hope this review has been of help to those still unsure on whether to make the journey up. Check the weather forecast a week or two in advance and go there.
March 21, 2011
Mo Garrett from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
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.
January 10, 2011
Duncan from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
I love the Coe! - It's dramatic location, it's skiing in the raw and always reminds me of a trip to Arapahoe Basin in 1990 - its not groomed perfection, its a cult trip for real skiers in real mountains... Long may it survive... with a little investment to improve the uplift maybe... but lets not spoil it!
March 03, 2010
David Bodi Smith from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Only been the once to Glencoe (Glencoe Mountain Resort) but it won't be the last. Good snow and quiet challenging pistes. Staff were very friendly (Glenshee should perhaps consider employing a similar approach) Will be back very soon !!
March 02, 2010
Susan from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Visited Glencoe Mountain Resort for the first time Feb 23rd 2010, absolutely breathtaking. Snowboarding as it should be, as nothing is as exhilarating as snowboarding on what feels like a mountain, as opposed to perfectly groomed pistes. The views surpass all other resorts I have visited. Spent hours off-piste in feet of powder, not another skier in sight!
February 19, 2010
shaun from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Never skied in Scotland before but spent 1 day at Glencoe Mountain Resort this week. Absolutely fantastic; very quiet but great skiing and lovely scenery.
February 07, 2010
Ross from Moffat from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
We ski one or two weeks in Europe and 10 or 15 days in Scotland every year but it's always a pleasure to go to Glencoe (Glencoe Mountain Resort), alone or with my children. We don't expect immaculate Alpine grooming and easy, flattering motorway pistes because this is a real mountain without the rough edges polished away. The nicest bunch of staff plus the best natured customers give the place a great feeling too. The ticket price is great value as you'll get loads more time actually skiing / boarding without the huge queues you often get at the bigger ski centres in Scotland. Great views everywhere with runs like Etive Glades and the Spring far away from ski lifts and other eyesores and I still haven't found a steeper, more exhilarating marked run than the short, sharp and stunning Fly paper, anywhere in Europe let alone Scotland. Glencoe rocks. :)
February 05, 2010
Millner from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Glencoe Mountain Resort is simply brilliant. The weather and conditions is not always great but this is Scotland after all and if they could control the weather I'm sure they would!! On a good day Glencoe can rival anywhere. Recently bought over, it has great friendly and helpful staff and the best banter and atmosphere you will find anywhere in Scotland. At £30 for a full day it's better than a couple of hours on an indoor slope. A lot of people prefer the roughness and natural feel to Glencoe. I've spent some of the best days of my life there hopping over rocks and heather and flying over ice. On a bluebird powder day there is truly nowhere else I would rather be.
January 30, 2010
Jim McLellan from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Glencoe Mountain Resort is a bit of a rip off. At £30, it's the most expensive resort in Scotland but you don't get much for it. Their weather reports are misleading or just plain false - good conditions were promised, however, we arrived to find sparse, patchy snow with rocks and blocks of ice everywhere. Very badly maintained. Staff were speeding around the narrow runs on quad bikes without regard to skiers/boarders and at great risk to children. These conditions might be preferable to some people but it wasn't for us.
January 23, 2009
Doug Prentice from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
I've skied for over 40 years all over Scotland, Europe & Canada but some of the best day's skiing I've had have been at Glencoe (Glencoe Mountain Resort) and it's less than 2 hours from home. Don't expect many comforts, piste marking, piste maintenance or customer service but no matter; the "wild skiing" is by far the best in Scotland. One of the great things about The Fly Paper, apart from it's steepness, is that it's nowhere near any uplift - not a lift in sight!