Details last updated:

2025-02-23

Site Owner / Negotiator

LLSC/SHPF

Site Contact

None

Site History:

Aonach Mor has been an established ski area for some years and pilots have not been slow to make use of the uplift. The gondola is  open all year, giving easy access to the hill. Special rates for paragliders. 

Altitiude at Launch:

Height top to bottom:

Airspace:

SCOTTISH F.I.R. CLASS 'E'

National Grid Reference:

Wind Direction:

N-NW

Brief Site Description:

A massive hill, with quite a steep face. Gondola makes it a pleasure to fly, scenery is brilliant, thermals are good.

Special Rules:

None.

How to get there:

On the A82, 6 miles North East of Fort William,     Map link here      Nevis Range Car Park.

Restricted Areas:

Young tree plantations, car park area - when busy.

Parking Notes:

Use the ski Car park

Landowners:

Nevis Range  

CANP

Launch Notes:

Take the gondola lift or walk up to the gondola top station. From the top of the gondola follow the footpath north to Sgurr Finnisg-aig viewpoint as shown on the map.

If the wind is more easterly head west from the gondola to the west launch.

XC Tips:

Many XC routes possible to Fort William, Glen Nevis, Kinlochleven and beyond. See the Cliff Smith Gary Williamson guide for more details.

Top Landing Notes:

Paragliders can top land anywhere, but beware of soft / uneven ground.

Bottom Landing Notes:

There have been several accidents landing in the car park and this is not recommended due to thermal activity and sudden changes in wind direction. The forest roads just south east of the main car park are a safer option.

Hazards:

Ski lift cables, many forested areas, turbulence and thermals from the car park. Tourists at launch.