Aonach Mor

Height	1220.4m
Prominence	134m
Meaning	big ridge
Lists	Munro, 8
Location	Lochaber, Loch Linnhie to Loch Ericht
Grid Ref	NN193730
Lat/Lon	56.81299, -4.96222

Aonach Mor's vast grass covered summit plateau sits above a long line of crags and cliffs on its east face and grassy slopes in other directions. At the foot of its northern flank is the Nevis Range with Scotland's only mountain gondola leading to the high Snowgoose station and restaurant.

The easiest and most direct route up to Aonach Mor's summit is from the Nevis Range - a straightforward hike up grassy slopes. However, route finding will be tough if mountain-biking or skiing is taking place !

A far more rewarding route is to approach from Glen Nevis. This route not only goes through Nevis Gorge and past the magnificent Falls of Steall, but also takes in nearby Munro of Aonach Beag, with detours up other minor peaks.

AonachMor together with Aonach Beag, Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis are collectively referred to as the Lochaber 4000s. Bagging them in one day makes for a long and varied route hiking on vast plateaux, scrambling along narrow ridges while taking in vast views.

Routes up Aonach Mor

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The 'Aonachs' from Nevis Range hiking route
	Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag are affectionately known as the 'Aonachs' and a straightforward and direct route these high Munro peaks is from the Nevis Range below Aonach Mor's northern grassy flank. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1450m (4760ft) Distance : 15km (9m) Time : 6hr

The 'Aonachs' from Steall hiking route
	Not as direct as from the approach from Nevis Range, this route up Aonach Beag and Aonach Mor from Glen Nevis is more rewarding as it passes through Nevis Gorge and the Falls of Steall. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1650m (5410ft) Distance : 15km (9m) Time : 6hr

Ben Nevis and Lochaber 4000s hiking route
	Together Ben Nevis, Carn Mor Dearg, Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag are referred to as the Lochaber 4000s and bagging them in one day makes for a long and varied route hiking on vast plateaux, scrambling along narrow ridges while taking in vast views. Peaks : 4 Munros Ascent : 2220m (7280ft) Distance : 20km (12m) Time : 8:45hr

Ben Nevis, Lochaber 4000s and Grey Corries hiking route
	Combining Ben Nevis, the Lochaber 4000s and the Grey Corries into one route makes for a long fairly challenging route hiking on vast plateaux and narrow ridges while taking in vast views. Ideal preparation (and recci) for a Tranter Round or longer Ramsay Round ! Peaks : 8 Munros Ascent : 3200m (10500ft) Distance : 32km (20m) Time : 13:30hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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