Full-Day Ski Tour to Gudauri Resort from Tbilisi

Early in the morning pick up at the hotel of your stay in Tbilisi. Head to the north of Tbilisi through Georgian Military Road. Road runs between Tbilisi (Georgia) and Vladikavkaz (Russia) and follows the traditional route used by invaders and traders throughout the ages. On the way to Gudauri resort due to your wish, short stop by the Jvari Church (VI c, UNESCO). Jvari stands on the rocky mountain top at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Iberia.

Farther continue way to skiing resort and stop by beautiful Ananuri fortress and Jinvali Lake.

Afterwards, driving another one hour the guests arrive to Gudauri, located 120 km north from Tbilisi. Full driving time to reach the destination takes 2 hours.

Young and rapid developing winter resort located on the southern slopes of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia at Kazbegi region, 120 km from Tbilisi, 2 hours drive, at the height of 2,196 m (about 7,200 feet) near the Cross Pass. The highest point you can reach with the lift is 3,000 metres above sea level, and it’s quite an exciting view. If you are lucky, in good clean sky weather one can see Kazbegi mountain (with 5,047 meter the 3rd highest Georgian pick).

The slopes of Gudauri are completely above the tree line and are best for free-riders and are generally considered to be avalanche-safe. Gudauri ski resort has 22 routes. 20% professional routes 80% - rider’s routes. For this moment total length of skiing routes are over 54 km. All of the tracks are FIS certified. The region is also famous for its free riding opportunities down the virgin slopes. The big snow and the absence of stones and any avalanche risk make Gudauri the Mecca of free riding.

Skiing season lasts from the end of December till April, comfort skiing on all routes. Over the past few years the resort has consistently been adding new chair lifts, the most recent construction includes a speed Gondola. The lifts usually work from 10:00 to 16:00-17:00.

Gudauri has 50 km of marked and prepared routes suitable for pro-riders and beginners. Even someone doesn't like to ski (or "just“ to ski), he can find quite some things to do in this Caucasus village: a unique snow, building a snow man, companionship, climate, ski tour and unforgettable free ride, safety, Caucasian hospitality.

You can spent full day skiing in Gudauri and after when the ski-lift is closed (5:00 PM) the car of our company will take you back to Tbilisi.

Highlights:

Jvari Temple (VI cent. AD. World Heritage site by UNESCO)

Georgian Military Road

Ananuri fortress ( XVI cent. AD)

Jinvali Lake;

Cross Pass (2.300 m)

Gudauri ski resort