Glencoe Ski Resort Guide
Glencoe, Scotland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,108m |
| Resort Height | 305m |
| Nearest Airports | Glasgow and Inverness |
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Glencoe
The ski area of Glencoe is at an altitude of 305m.
Summary
Glencoe has direct access to 17 marked pistes, served by a total of 9 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Glencoe offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Glencoe.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'The Flypaper'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Glencoe?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm, expected on 3 December, with around 17cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 479m | Snow to 659m | Snow to resort | Snow to 409m | Snow to 329m |
Ski Area Stats
Glencoe Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 7 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 4 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 9 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Glencoe Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,108m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 305m |
| Resort Altitude (Glencoe) | 305m |
| Max Vertical | 803m |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Glencoe has ski slopes facing east.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Glencoe
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Glencoe Ski Schools and Glencoe Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Glencoe?
This ski resort is in Highland, Scotland.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Glencoe is Glasgow, 111 minutes drive away.
Inverness, Edinburgh and Prestwick airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The nine ski lifts are able to uplift 4,300 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Glencoe open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November (Fully weather dependent - sometimes opens in November), and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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