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Cairn Gorm and Cairn Lochan

Cairngorms National Park

Round trip from ski centre over Cairn Gorm and Cairn Lochan

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
11 km
Ascent
893 m
Descent
893 m
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
598 m
High Point
1.2 km
Gradient
24˚
Cairn Gorm and Cairn Lochan Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 598 m to the maximum altitude of 1.2 km, the route covers 11 km, 893 vertical metres of ascent and 893 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

Round trip from ski centre over Cairn Gorm and Cairn Lochan before descending back to the car park.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons

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