Sports and leisure activities Fort William

It is one of the only ski resorts in the country. Although winter sports are logically the main attraction, activities are possible all year round. You can take the cable car to gain altitude, mountain biking, climbing, paragliding, adventure courses in the trees ...

Good idea: A gondola lift takes you up to 650 m altitude, which can be a good alternative if you can't (or don't want to) hike.

Nevis Cycles offers you several types of bikes, to meet the expectations of the most sporty as well as the occasional cyclist: standard mountain bikes, mountain bikes, electric bikes and mountain bikes... Experts in two-wheelers, they will be able to advise you on the one you need, depending on the excursions planned, your desire for thrills, your sporting habits and your profile. They also offer children's bikes and various accessories for families, saddlebags and long-distance hiking equipment. You can even benefit from coaching and guidance.

If you would like to discover all the facets of the region with an expert, you will no doubt find what you are looking for here. Ben Nevis, Glencoe, Lochaber, Isle of Skye: guided hikes are accessible to all. Rates are per day and excursions can be extended over 3 days. Outings can range from individual accompaniment to small groups. Hiking with a guide remains the best way for amateurs to discover the breathtaking landscapes.

Abacus Mountain Guides organize guided hikes in the area all year round. Ben Nevis is a great classic, in summer as well as in winter, but there are also other possibilities for all levels: hikes in Glen Coe, ascent of Buachaille Etive Mor, crossing of Aonach Eagach ... In winter, in addition to cross-country skiing, you can also go ice climbing. Whatever your desires and your level, the guides will concoct a tailor-made excursion, in complete safety, for extraordinary memories.

Lochaber Guides offer their services, mainly around Glencoe and Ben Nevis, on the Pony Track and the North Face, for walks with a guide whatever the season. They will guide you for hikes to the munros (including the highest, the Ben Nevis) in complete safety, with a wide variety of itineraries (around Lochaber, Glencoe...), to get off the beaten track. Winter is also a good time for walking, but you can also try your hand at mountaineering and climbing in the snow and on ice.

Vertical Descents is the expert for your refreshing outdoor activities. Indeed, with this pole of activities, you can try canyoning in the gorges of the Scottish countryside, or gorge walking - a more accessible version - in the superb landscapes of Lochaber. Those who like extreme activities can go for coasteering : jumping from cliffs, wild swimming, climbing, exploring caves... Also on the program, surfing, stand-up paddle, kayaking, as well as white water rafting on the rivers around Fort William.