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 The
Nevis Range mountain gondola system, the only of its kind
in Britain, was originally constructed on the mountain of
Aonach Mor as a way to transport skiers to the slopes. The
gondola is also widely used as a short cut by climbers to
the many challenging winter routes and by paragliders and
hangliders on their journey to the clouds.
However the gondola is a highly acclaimed visitor attraction in its own right, allowing sightseers to enjoy the scenic ride, whilst absorbing the stunning views and clear mountain air, feeling fully refreshed on their journey back to firm ground!
The Journey
 The
gondolas transport visitors effortlessly from 300ft up to
2150ft on the north face of Aonach Mor, the eighth highest
mountain in Britain. The journey takes approximately 12 -
15 minutes each way, and each gondola can accommodate up to
six people inside.
The journey allows breathtaking views of
the Scottish Highlands, including the Great Glen, Ben Nevis,
and surrounding areas. On a clear day this spectacular view
can extend as far as the Inner Hebrides. Frequent visitors
often remark that every visit to Nevis Range can be extremely
different with the changing seasonal colours.
The Mechanics
 The Doppelmayr gondola system comprises of 80 six seater closed cabins running on a continuous 4.6km steel cable weighing 40 tons. The cable and gondolas are supported between 18 pylons, 2 masts, and 2 drive station structures each anchored in 200 tonnes of concrete.
The system spans 2.3km of the hillside from the base station at 300ft to the top station at 2150ft. There are specific ambulance, freight and service gondolas. The rated carrying capacity of the gondola system is 1500 persons per hour at any one time.
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