Glenshee Ski Resort Guide
Glenshee, Scotland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 40km25 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,068m3,504ft |
| Resort Height | 650m2,133ft |
| Nearest Airports | Edinburgh and Inverness |
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Glenshee
The ski area of Glenshee is at an altitude of 650m2,133ft, with 40km25 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Glenshee is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Scotland and has direct access to 40km25 miles of downhill skiing, with 36 marked pistes, served by a total of 21 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Glenshee offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Glenshee.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Glenshee is 2km1 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Glenshee?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm1in, expected on 31 December.
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Ski Area Stats
Glenshee Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 13 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 13 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 8 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 40km25 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 60km37 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 21 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Glenshee Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,068m3,504ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 650m2,133ft |
| Resort Altitude (Glenshee) | 650m2,133ft |
| Max Vertical | 418m1,371ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Glenshee has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Glenshee
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Glenshee Ski Schools and Glenshee Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Glenshee?
This ski resort is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Glenshee is Edinburgh, 96 minutes drive away.
Inverness, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Prestwick airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 21 ski lifts are able to uplift 18,509 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 20km12 miles of ski runs, with 6 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Glenshee open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November (Fully weather dependent - sometimes opens in November), and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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