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Arrive: Fraoch Lodge on the day before the walking starts, try to aim for between 5 and 7pm so that you have time to meet the group and settle in before dinner.

Day 1: The photogenic peak of Schiehallion, a familiar landmark from many summits, is our aim. A skewed pyramid, it rises in perfect isolation from deep glens all around - never-ending views.

Day 2: Stob Coire Sgriodain & Chno Dearg form a very pleasant high circuit with views across unending mountain ridges high above the great trench of that holds Loch Treig.

Day 3: We rise from lovely Glen Feshie, through native pines to the high ridges above, to complete a wonderful horseshoe that takes in Sgor Gaoithe. The real treat of the day is only revealed at summit cairn; the colossal amphitheatre of Gleann Einich.

Day 4: This is a day off for all of us from breakfast onwards - a chance for you to explore the area on your own; browse the gear shops in Aviemore; pop up to Inverness for the day; or simply relax. We top the day off with a fantastic meal out at our local restaurant, Anderson's, a few doors up the road.

Day 5: The aim is Ben Macdui, Britain’s second highest. With the route skirting around the edge of the high Cairngorm plateau we walk amongst constantly changing and contrasting scenery - classic high mountain views in Scotland’s newest national park.

Day 6: Geal Charn provides us with a very enjoyable horseshoe walk above its dark lochan to views into the unending wilderness of the Monadh Liath Mountains.

Depart: on day after walking finishes, after breakfast.

Price: as above
fully inclusive of: all guiding or instruction, accommodation at Fraoch Lodge, full board, transport and transfers to Aviemore Station or Inverness airport*.