Discover the wild winter landscapes of the Greater Caucasus on this unforgettable ski touring journey in Georgia. Based in the mountain resort of Gudauri and the historic Kazbegi region, this tour combines thrilling off-piste descents, spectacular alpine scenery and authentic cultural experiences.
With the support of experienced local guides, you will explore remote slopes, hidden valleys and panoramic ridges while enjoying comfortable mountain accommodation and traditional Georgian hospitality.
Your adventure begins upon arrival at Tbilisi International Airport, where our driver will greet you and transfer you to the mountains. The journey to Gudauri or Stepantsminda takes approximately 2–3 hours along the famous Georgian Military Highway, offering beautiful views of the Greater Caucasus.
After check-in at the hotel, you can relax, explore the town, or enjoy a quiet evening preparing for the days ahead.
Accommodation: Gudauri
After breakfast you will meet your mountain guide for a briefing and equipment check.
Today's skiing focuses on the impressive terrain around Mt. Sadzele and Mt. Bidara. Using the lift system combined with short skinning sections, you will reach excellent off-piste slopes offering long and exciting descents.
Ski runs lead down to remote access roads where our driver will meet the group and bring you back to Gudauri. Throughout the day you can expect multiple descents totaling around 3,500 meters of vertical skiing.
Vertical ascent: approx. 100 m
Vertical descent: approx. 600 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Gudauri
Today we head towards the stunning Kazbegi region, about a 45-minute drive from Gudauri. The tour begins near the village of Sioni at around 2,000 meters above sea level.
From here we gradually climb to the Narvani Ridge at approximately 3,200 meters, where spectacular views open across the Sno Valley and surrounding peaks of the Caucasus.
A long and rewarding descent follows on north-facing slopes, where snow conditions are usually excellent. After the ski tour, there may be time to explore Stepantsminda (Kazbegi town) before returning to your accommodation.
Vertical ascent: 1,000 m
Vertical descent: 1,000 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Stepantsminda
After breakfast and check-out, we begin the day with a ski tour above the Aragvi River valley. Starting at around 1,650 meters, the ascent gradually leads to the summit ridge of Mt. Miketi at approximately 2,920 meters.
From the top, wide views open across the Gudauri mountains and surrounding snow-covered peaks. The descent offers a thrilling 1,300-meter run, making it one of the highlights of the trip.
After the tour, we collect our belongings and drive back to Tbilisi for the night.
Vertical ascent: 1,300 m
Vertical descent: 1,300 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tbilisi
Today combines ski touring with cultural exploration. We drive to the village of Mleta, located just below Gudauri.
From here we begin the climb toward Mt. Lomisa, home to a historic 9th-century monastery. At the summit, monks often welcome visitors and share stories about this sacred place while offering warm tea.
The ski descent passes through beautiful pine forests before we climb once more for another rewarding run back down to the valley.
Vertical ascent: 1,600 m
Vertical descent: 1,600 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Gudauri
A short drive from Gudauri brings us to the starting point for today's tour. The ascent leads toward the slopes of Mt. Dedaena, offering expansive views of the surrounding Caucasus range.
At around 3,200 meters we reach a scenic saddle with panoramic views, including the iconic Mt. Kazbegi rises dramatically in the distance.
From here we enjoy a long descent of about 900 meters down to the valley road, where our driver will meet us for the return to Gudauri.
Vertical ascent: 850 m
Vertical descent: 900 m
Meals included: Breakfast
Accom
modation: Gudauri
After breakfast it is time to say goodbye to the mountains. Our driver will transfer you to Tbilisi International Airport for your departure flight.
Meals included: Breakfast
