In reply to florence58:
Was also on Ben Vane day after Toredore and the snow was sugary and soft once it was in sun a while, but anything out of sun would be bomb proof neve above 600m say. Naturally, an early start would help, don't need to go mad - just don't start late afternoon.
Central Gully on Ben Lui for instance would be as good as it gets...if you have a head for heights and the confidence, jug steps all the way up and rock hard and avalance proof. Was there on Monday with just our party of three and two other solo for whole day. We went up to left of corrie finding great low level mountaineering but one of the solo guys did central I believe (spoke to other chap later).
All above provided temps haven't risen massively or sun has suddenly gained the ability to get round the corrie (unlikely)
What a great week!