Buachaille Etive Mòr

The hike starts from the Buachaille Etive Mòr parking lot, about 15 kilometers east of Glencoe along the A82. It's advisable to arrive early in good weather, as parking in the valley is limited and there is no good alternative. The trail is clearly visible from the start, heading south towards the white house. After crossing the bridge over the Coupall River, the climb begins!

The climb starts gently but soon becomes very steep as you approach the pass, near the “Coire na Tulaich” couloir. From the pass, turn left towards the first and highest summit, Stob Dearg (1022 m). The ridge up to the summit is surprisingly wide and rocky, offering breathtaking 360° views, including of the winding ridge path leading to the next three summits. Retrace your steps to the pass then continue to Stob na Doire (1011 m). After a descent, you'll come across the return path on the right at the pass between Stob na Doire and Stob Coire Altruim. Continue to Stob Coire Altruim (941 m) and then to the fourth summit, Stob na Bròige (956 m). From here, enjoy a magnificent view southwards over the river and Loch Etive.

The first part of the descent is easy up to the pass, but then it becomes steeper and more tricky, with a small rock slab to climb over. Stay on the left side of the Allt Coire Altruim river until you reach the Lairig Gartain valley. The trail is very good and almost flat at this point, skirting the River Coupall and its beautiful waterfalls, all the way to the A82 road. Follow finally the road for a few hundred meters to reach the parking lot.