Aonach Mòr

Aonach Mòr'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 Mòr'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.

AonachMòr together with Aonach Beag, Càrn Mòr 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 Mòr

Nearby hills and mountains

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