The Nevis Range Mountain Gondola is the only one of its kind in Britain and reaches the heights of 650m. It was built on the north face of Aonach Mòr, the 8th highest mountain in Britain, originally as a way to transport skiers to the slopes. The Mountain Gondola has become an amazing visitor attraction, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic ride and absorb the stunning views and clear mountain air. It is also widely used as a short cut by climbers to the many challenging winter climbing routes on Aonach Mòr and by hill walkers to access summer routes. During the summer mountain bikers who ride the exciting & challenging downhill tracks use the Gondola for uplift as do paragliders on their journey to the clouds.
The Gondola transports visitors from 100m to 650m up the mountain and takes approximately 15 minutes each way. The Doppelmayr Gondola system comprises of 80 six seat closed cabins running on a continuous 4.6km steel cable weighing 40 tonnes. This is supported between 18 pylons, 2 masts, and 2 drive station structures each anchored in 200 tonnes of concrete and spans 2.3km. There are specific ambulance, freight and service Gondolas. The rated carrying capacity is 1700 persons per hour at any one time.
The Gondola journey allows you to take in breathtaking panoramic views of the Scottish Highlands whatever the season, including the Great Glen, Ben Nevis and surrounding areas. On a clear day this spectacular view can extend as far as the Inner Hebrides. There are two relatively easy walks accessible from the Top Gondola Station to either, Sgurr Finnisg-aig (approx 45min return walk) or Meall Beag (1hr return walk), enabling all our visitors young and old alike to enjoy and appreciate the magnificence and ruggedness of the Scottish Highlands.
Accessibility
Nevis Range is committed to ensuring that all of our visitors can access the mountain to enjoy a great day out and create lifelong memories.
Each Gondola can accommodate wheelchairs up to 60cm wide. The Gondola operators will slow down or stop the Gondola cycle to allow access for visitors with limited mobility. There are disabled toilets at the Gondola Top and Base Stations and there is adequate disabled access to the Snowgoose Restaurant & Bar and the Pinemarten Cafe Bar.
Disabled Badge holders get a 25% discount on a Gondola ticket and carers can go for free.
There’s no need to inform us of your visit beforehand, but if there’s anything we can help you with prior to your visit, please don’t hesitate to call or email us.
On arrival, you’ll find a number of designated blue badge parking spaces, close to the main entrance. When purchasing tickets, we’ll provide you with the necessary information to ensure you have an enjoyable visit. Once you’re on the Gondola, the operators at the base will inform the Top Station operator to ensure that they are prepared to stop the Gondola on your arrival at the Top Station.
Ample parking is available at Nevis Range base station. Parking charges are in place from Easter – October. Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
