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Aonach Mor West Face

Ben Nevis

Explore the west face of Aonach Mor

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
3.7 km
Ascent
135 m
Descent
702 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
529 m
High Point
1.2 km
Gradient
42˚
Aonach Mor West Face Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's an unknown remoteness, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 529 m to the maximum altitude of 1.2 km, the route covers 3.7 km, 135 vertical metres of ascent and 702 vertical metres of descent.

Description

The west face of Aonach Mor offers great skiing without the crowds of the Back Corries

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

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