Ski Touring Ideas
Cairngorm & Northern Coires
View from the summit of Cairngorm over to the Northern Coires.
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| start : | Cairngorm Ski Area Car Park(NH990060) |
| hills: | Cairngorm |
| distance : | 11.0km. |
| ascent : | 800m. |
| descent : | 750m. |
| time : | 5hrs. 10mins. |
| Cairngorm car park - Cairngorm summit - Coire an-t-Snechda - Caire an Lochan - Lurchers Gully - Cairngorm car park | |
| Perhaps the most popular ski touring route in Scotland. Starting from the Cairngorm ski area car park the skier makes their way to the summit of Cairngorm on the edge of the vaste Cairngorm plateau. This short tour skirts the edges of the northern coires before descending Lurchers Gully to return to the start. A fantastic ski tour especially in clear weather with excellent views south over the plateau. Care must be taken around the rim of the coires in poor visibility. | |
West Drumochter Hills
Off to the West Drumochter Hills.
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| start : | Drumochter Summit A9 layby(NN631761) |
| hills: | A' Mharconaich Ben Udlamain Sgairneach Mhor |
| distance : | 17.5km. |
| ascent : | 930m. |
| descent : | 470m. |
| time : | 7hrs. 20mins. |
| Drumochter summit A9 layby - A'Mharconaich - Beinn Udlamain - Sgairneach Mhor - Drumochter summit A9 layby | |
| The rounded hills west of A9 at the top of Drumochter are popular with skiers due to the easy access and snow holding. These rounded hills provide a good introductory ski tour. | |
East Drumochter Hills
Snow on the East Drumochter Hills..
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| start : | Drumochter Summit A9 (east) layby(NN630764) |
| hills: | A'Bhuidheanach Beag Carn na Caim |
| distance : | 18.5km. |
| ascent : | 730m. |
| descent : | 640m. |
| time : | 7hrs. 10mins. |
| Drumochter summit A9 (east) layby - A'Bhuidheanach Beag - Carn na Caim - Drumochter summit A9 (east) layby. | |
| These hills give a steep aspect to the A9. At many times of the year the first part of the ski tour will involve walking until higher up the hill. The tops is a large flattish plateau making for some good touring with views over to the Cairngorms. | |
Ascent of Geal-charn
Skinning to the top of Geal-charn
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| start : | Balsporran Cottages(NN628791) |
| hills: | Geal-charn |
| distance : | 8.5km. |
| ascent : | 480m. |
| descent : | 480m. |
| time : | 3hrs. 40mins. |
| Balsporran Cottages - Geal-charn - Balsporran Cottages | |
| This hill lies on the W of the A9, just inside Highland region. It is easily accessible making for a good ski tour when there is snow around. Interesting route with some excellent views. This route can be carried out either way around. The hill is visible from the road and if the main north east ridge is snowy this is probably best for descent and the way the route is described here. | |
Monadhliath 2
Snow on the hills!
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| start : | Glen Banchor(NN693997) |
| hills: | Carn Sgulain A' Chailleach |
| distance : | 15.0km. |
| ascent : | 780m. |
| descent : | 0m. |
| time : | 6hrs. 20mins. |
| Glen Banchor - A'Chailleach - Carn Sguilean - Glen Banchor | |
| The SE area of the Monadlaith plateau contains 3 Munros. This route takes in two of these hills. Easy access and gentle descents make for a good day out. | |
Braeriach
Snow on Braeriach as seen from the other side of the Liarig Ghru.
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| start : | Cairngorm Sugar Bowl Car Park(NH983076) |
| hills: | Braeriach |
| distance : | 20.0km. |
| ascent : | 960m. |
| descent : | 960m. |
| time : | 8hrs. 10mins. |
| Cairngorm Sugar Bowl carpark - Braeriach - Cairngorm Sugar Bowl carpark | |
| Situated to the W of the Lairig Ghru the Braeriach plateau is a vast area of extensive ski touring. The ascent of Braerich gives a long and tiring day but well worth it for the fantastic descent from the top. | |
Cairngorm and Ben Macdui
Snow over to Ben Macdui from Cairngorm.
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| start : | Cairngorm Ski Area Car Park. (NH990060) |
| hills: | Cairngorm Ben Macdui |
| distance : | 16.5km. |
| ascent : | 810m. |
| descent : | 0m. |
| time : | 6hrs. 50mins. |
| Cairngorm Ski Car Park - Cairngorm - Ben Macdui - Cairngorm Ski Car Park | |
| Ben Macdui, the second highest mountain in the UK is situated in a remote position in the middle of the Cairngorm plateau. Despite this, on any day with good conditions many skiers are found leaving Cairngorm and making towards Ben Macdui. | |
West Glenshee Hills
LatB snow on Cairn Gheoidh.
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| start : | Glen Shee skier car park(NO138782) |
| hills: | The Cairnwell Cairn Aosta Cairn a' Gheoidh |
| distance : | 14.5km. |
| ascent : | 570m. |
| descent : | 0m. |
| time : | 5hrs. 40mins. |
| Glen Shee skier car park - Cairnwell - Cairn a' Gheoidh - Carn Aosta - Glen Shee skier car park | |
| An easily accessible tour starting at the Glen Shee ski centre at the pass. This is a mecca for ski tourers. The slopes are gentle and provide excellent touring as well as good snow holding. There are many downhill runs through which the ski-tourer must go through and it is expected to keep to the side of any pistes. Once away from the downhill touring, the area quietens down and give a pleasant day skiing. | |
Glas Tulaichean
Some snow on the hills!
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| start : | Spital of Glenshee(NO109701) |
| hills: | Glas Tuliachean |
| distance : | 21.0km. |
| ascent : | 730m. |
| descent : | 730m. |
| time : | 7hrs. 50mins. |
| Spital of Glenshee - Dalmunzie Hotel - Glas Tulaichean - Glean Lochsie - Spital of Glenshee. | |
| Glas Tulaichan is a shapely peak when viewed from the east, rounder when viewed from the west. It sits on the eastern edge of the vast tract of Atholl hills. It is conveniently placed above Glen Lochsie to give a good day skiing. | |
East Glen Shee Hills
Snow on the East Glenshee Hills.
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| start : | Glen Shee skier car park (South)(NO141775) |
| hills: | Glas Maol Cairn of Claise Carn an Tuirc |
| distance : | 15.0km. |
| ascent : | 620m. |
| descent : | 0m. |
| time : | 6hrs. 0mins. |
| Glen Shee skier car park (South) - Glas Maol - Cairn of Claise - Carn an Tuirc. - Glen Shee skier car park. | |
| This tour starts at the Glenshee ski area and takes in the hills bounding the east side of the area. The hills hold snow well and provide some excellent skiing especially the descents. Once up to Glas Maol there is some fantastic skiing on the plateau and then down from Carn an Tuirc. Downside - the return to the car via the road is a bit of a pain!! | |
Geal Charn from Gava Bridge
Some snow on the hills!
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| start : | Garva Bridge(NN521947) |
| hills: | Geal Charn |
| distance : | 15.0km. |
| ascent : | 640m. |
| descent : | 640m. |
| time : | 6hrs. 0mins. |
| Garv bridge - Beinn Sgiath - Geal Charn - Garva bridge | |
| Geal Charn marks the S end of the Monadlaith Hills. There is a good snow holding coire on the east pf the hill but the slopes are steep. This route ascends from Garva Bridge where the side of the mountain is more suited to touring. However conditions are often not ideal for skiing. When in condition the rounded nature of the hill gives excellent touring. | |
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