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Carn Mor Dearg arete route to Ben Nevis
Hiking Trail
Hard
17.3 km
1,404 m
For experienced, fit mountain walkers who do not mind easy scrambling but are not climbers, this is the finest way to climb Ben Nevis.
Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis are linked via the narrow and sweeping curve of the Carn Mor Dearg arete. This magnificent route delivers incredible views of Ben Nevis's rugged North Face and also makes a fine introduction to easy scrambling in Scotland.
Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis are linked via the narrow and sweeping curve of the Carn Mor Dearg arete. This magnificent route delivers incredible views of Ben Nevis's rugged North Face and also makes a fine introduction to easy scrambling in Scotland.
Created By
Ricky Munday
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| summit to summit | 0.62 km | 40 m | 3.0% |
| Ridgeline on the backside of Ben Nevis | 1.98 km | -152 m | -1.7% |
| Old Military Rd Climb | 0.37 km | 44 m | 11.5% |
| Arete Tourettes | 1.67 km | -163 m | -4.0% |
| CMD to Ben Nevis | 2.17 km | 304 m | 5.5% |
| Nevis Death Climb | 0.23 km | 172 m | 74.1% |
| Nevis climb | 0.51 km | 168 m | 32.5% |
| Descent to the Poo Stone | 4.08 km | -709 m | -17.4% |