Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Ben Nevis – CMD Arête
Route detail
About this route
A long day with a Fort William guide: Carn Mor Dearg, the arête and the north face cliffs beside you all the way.
Daily activity
8–10 hr on trail.
Terrain
Long Scottish ridge walk, boulder fields and mountain path descent.
Best season
May to October
Your guide office
Abacus Mountain Guides
Based in Fort William, Scotland
What's included
Guide, helmet, navigation coaching.
Not included
Travel to Fort William, lunch.
Itinerary
- 1
North Face car park
Time: 6–8 hr
Up to Carn Mor Dearg, along the arête and the boulder slope to the summit.
- 2
Descent
Time: 4–5 hr
Return by the Red Burn with the Mamores opposite.
Questions about this route?
Talk to the guides who run it — gear, fitness, weather windows, private dates. We answer within one working day.
€210
per person
Guide, helmet, navigation coaching.
Next departure · Jun 14
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