Related Regions: Highland, Scotland

Glencoe Overview

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Glencoe

Scotland's original ski centre began life as a weekend haunt for dedicated enthusiasts. Still regarded by many as the country's best ski centre, with a world-class vertical, it is located in an awesome location at the South end of a spectacular valley. The centre is now open seven days with optional high-value packages including ski-hire and instruction (based on-slope) and lift pass. A wide variety of accommodation is available locally.
Glencoe has some of the most challenging riding of any Scottish area and is famed for having some of the best freestyle runs in the country. Without doubt one of Scotland's best 'boarding' areas according to Snowboard World magazine.
The Cliffhanger chairlift is good for beginners who find difficulty with getting on a button lift. Its a single chairlift and easily manageable. From there you can get onto Mugs Alley, a green run.
No need to build a fun park as the natural terrain provides plenty of challenges - The Canyon and Thrombosis forming natural pipes and the Haggis Trap a great gully jump.
Snowboards can be hired at the Centre with lessons available from qualified instructors.

Elevation

  • Summit
    1108 m
  • Vertical Drop
    803 m
  • Base
    305 m

Terrain

Beginner Runs

21%

Intermediate Runs

32%

Advanced Runs

37%

Expert Runs

10%

KM of Nordic Open

N/A

KM Pistes

16.00

Terrain Parks

N/A

KM Night Skiing

N/A

Lifts

  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 0
  • Double Chairs: 2
  • Surface Lifts: 5

Common Misspellings

Clinco, Galenco, Glancoe, Glencloe, Glenco, Glenncoe, Glinco, Glynco, Gulenko

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 16 Dec 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: 22 Apr 2012

Projected Days Open: N/A

Days Open Last Year: N/A

Years Open: 12

Glencoe Reviews

  • by jim_Smythe 30 Jan 2010
    • Overall Rating 1.0
    • Family Friendly 3.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 1.0
    • Terrain Park 1.0
    • Nightlife 1.0

    Not good

    Pros: compact
    Cons: badly maintained, terrible value for money

     
  • by anonymous_user 15 Apr 2008
    • Overall Rating 4.0
    • Family Friendly 4.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 4.0
    • Terrain Park 4.0
    • Nightlife 2.0

    Glencoe Review

    Glencoe Ski Centre is having a great season with continuing snowfall. 5" of fresh snow fell last night (Mon 14th April). Skiing on the upper and middle slopes is fantastic. Lower runs... [! full_review

     

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