The Grouse's Nest

The Grouse’s Nest is a collection of small ski resorts centred on the iconic Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. This is ideal cluster for you if you want to combine your winter sports trip with some whisky tasting, castle touring and munro bagging! 

Although not as snow sure as their mainland European counterparts, the resorts here offer a fun and different way to explore these historic landscapes. 

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Glenshee

Glenshee has earned the nickname ‘the 3 valleys of Scotland’ and when all lifts are running offers the largest terrain in Britain. It’s 3,504 ft of mountain adventure that beckons to skiers and boarders alike. From invitingly easy to the surprisingly steep, Glenshee offers the most extensive skiing and snowboarding in Scotland. 

Cairngorm

Offering unforgettable snow sports for over 50 years, Cairngorm Mountain boasts the ultimate playground for adrenaline junkies, eager first timers and everyone in between. With 30km of pisted runs, 11 lifts, a freestyle park and on-site equipment hire, it truly offers something for everyone. 

The Lecht

The smallest of all the Scottish resorts, The Lecht is tucked away in a glen alongside the legendary ‘snow road’ which runs from Cockbridge to Tomintoul. Small and community owned, the Lecht is less crowded and very friendly. The location means it’s hidden from the wind that can close Cairngorm. A sledging area immediately adjacent to the car park, and a gentle easily accessible nursery slope means it’s ideal to start children on their snow sport journey. 

What makes The Grouse's Nest Unique?

Whisky distilleries

No trip to Scotland is complete without a taste of our single malt whiskys. Maybe a nip in a warm bar after a solid days skiing or maybe a trip to one of our amazing distilleries to truly get under the skin of this amazing drink.

Uniquely Scottish.

Your Scottish skier is not your standard skier. Expect to see hardy types skiing in tweed or even a kilt, forget long lunches on the slopes in the sunshine. More likely to huddle into the cafe for a hearty soup, a pie and a can of McEwans. This is where skiing is not an elitist sport but is for everyone and enjoyed as such.

A greener option

If you're a local, avoid leaving the country and enjoy what our island has to offer. Skiing at home is certainly a greener way to enjoy this amazing passtime.

Apartments

Located across the cluster, apartments give you the flexibility to choose where you would like to be based; from the centre of town to somewhere more remote. Our hand-picked apartments are a great solution for individuals or groups.

 

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Lodges

More spacious than a hotel, a lodge provides great accommodation for small groups looking for a scenic hideaway. With in-depth local knowledge, our team can help you choose your perfect lodge for your next adventure.

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Hotels

From simple stays to luxury accommodation, hotels provide a diverse range of options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for bed and breakfast or all-inclusive, we can find you the perfect hotel for your break.

 

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Grimentz - Zinal

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Picturesque and charming mountain villages, uncrowded slopes and oodles of local charm make this ‘end of the road’ cluster a true hidden gem.

The Jewels centre around the Val D’Anniviers valley, which culminates in Zinal where 3 glaciers meet in spectacular fashion, beyond this lie the views and the mountains that make up the crown. The skiing in this area is excellent, varied and at altitude snow sure. The resorts remain small and slightly disjointed due to the natural geography of the area. This in turn keeps the crowds away and so the villages have kept their charm, the slopes are less skied out and you are in a perfect place for whatever holiday you are after.

Those in the know rate the snow quality in these resorts as second to none in Switzerland. These are the true hidden gems of Swiss skiing.

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Defining features

  • Extensive off piste area
  • 1326 vertical metre Chamois Black Run

Non-skiing activities

  • Grimentz natural ice rink
  • Grimentz public swimming pool
  • Snow shoes walk under the Zinal Glacier
  • Paragliding above Zinal

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Ayer

About

Half way between the main ski resorts Grimentz and St Luc the small sleepy rustic town of Ayer offers a great base for those with an eye to explore.

Armed with a car you can visit a different resort every day.

We have a catered chalet, available as a whole or by the room and two self cater chalets, one for up to 10 and the other for up to four.

Defining features

  • Trecuit black run

Non-skiing activities

  • 35km Snowshoe and winter hiking trails
  • Sledging
  • Natural ice rink
  • Winter garden

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St Luc - Chandolin

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St Luc and Chandolin are a pair of small resorts located high above the Val d’Anniviers floor, the small windy road opens up these quality high altitude gems offering beautiful views and seriously good skiing. We have some very stylish hotels in these villages. 

Together they are the sunniest resorts in Val d’Anniviers. The villages are at altitude and combine the rickety rural charm of the area with a grand Victorian vibe, from the early grand tour hotels built here. The views from the top are breathtaking and there is plenty of skiing here. The best slopes are accessible only by surface lifts. Of particular note is the long red from Bella Tola at 3026 down to the fabulous bar Le Prilet, a fine way to end the day.

 

 

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Defining features

  • 35 Km marked ski touring trail
  • Many treeline runs for poor visibility days

Non-skiing activities

  • Excellent spa at Hotel Bella Tola
  • Sledging and snowhoeing
  • Observatory and museum
  • Hangliding and paragliding

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