Routes up
Aonach Cas routes: 4 ways to the top
Windy Ridge PathHiking · 4km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Cairn Gorm Ski CentreEasy
This is a popular and relatively easy path leading up to the summit of Aonach Cas, providing panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Coire an t-Sneachda CircuitHiking · 8km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Cairn Gorm Ski CentreModerate
This circular route takes you through Coire an t-Sneachda, providing a scenic hike with opportunities to spot local wildlife.
Fiacaill a' Choire ChaisScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Cairn Gorm Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
The route follows the ridge of Fiacaill a' Choire Chais, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the Cairngorms.
Lairig Ghru TraverseHiking · 15km · from Cairn Gorm Ski CentreDifficult
The Lairig Ghru is a challenging pass through the Cairngorms, offering a long and demanding hike with spectacular mountain scenery.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Aonach Cas today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Aonach Cas each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 824m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Aonach Cas each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:45
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:51.
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About Aonach Cas
Aonach Cas is 824 m (2,703 ft) high with 20 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 640th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are An Creachal Beag (1.1 km), Aonach Buidhe (2.2 km) and Carn na Breabaig (3.9 km).
How high is Aonach Cas?
Aonach Cas is 824 metres high with 20 metres of prominence.
Where is Aonach Cas?
Aonach Cas is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Aonach Cas?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Aonach Cas, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Windy Ridge Path (4km, Easy).
Is it safe to climb Aonach Cas today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Aonach Cas?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
