GUDAURI - BIDARA - SADZELE - MONASTÈRE DE LOMISSA - VALLÉE DU SNO
Ski the untouched and wild itineraries of the southern slope of the Great Caucasus Mountains.
Gudauri is a ski resort located only 2 hours drive from Tbilisi International Airport. It is the main ski resort in Georgia. Nestled on the southern slope of the Caucasus Mountains at an altitude of 2000 meters, Gudauri is in the heart of a magnificent alpine landscape that benefits from abundant snowfall in winter.
Located on the slopes of Mount Sadzele, which culminates at 3300 mts, the ski lifts of the ski resort range between 2000 and 3279 mts. As is often the case in countries where skiing is not yet very popular, off-piste skiing itineraries are hardly frequented by local skiers and the practice of backcountry skiing is almost unknown. This allows us to enjoy virgin snow without too much competition! For lovers of calm and authenticity, a beautiful day backcountry skiing towards the Monastery of Lomissa is surely an experience not to be missed…
Depending on the weather and snow conditions, we will also be able to travel by minibus to the neighboring valleys to take advantage of the beautiful possibilities of ski touring from typical villages with preserved culture.
What you will do during your trip
You will ski off-piste for six days, discovering the surroundings of Mount Kazbek in Georgia.
Performing descents of 1000 to 1300 meters of vertical drop in virgin snow because the locals are not particularly attracted by off-piste.
And you won’t escape a small glass of tchatcha to share with the locals.
Program
DAY 1: Meet at Tbilisi airport
Meeting with the guide - Transfer to Gudauri by taxi and overnight in Gudauri.
DAY 2: Gudauri
Warm-up on the ski area and off-piste from the top of the ski lifts, Overnight in Gudauri.
DAY 3: Gudauri
Freeride skiing and short skinning to reach the top of Mount Sadzele, overnight in Gudauri.
DAY 4: Gudauri
Off-piste skiing and backcountry skiing towards the military road between Georgia and Russia, night in Gudauri.
DAY 5: Bidara
From the top of the lift, a shot skinningtowards Bidara sector and skidown to the road, transfer by taxi to the foot of Mount Kazbek in the village of Stephantsminda (ex. Kazbegi ), overnight in Stephantsminda. (Possible option for groups wishing to do some ski touring).
DAY 6: Kazbek or Lomissa
Ski touring in front of the spectacular Kazbek glaciers, overnight in Gudauri.
DAY 7: Gudauri - Transfer to Tbilissi
Last ski day and transfer to the capital. Evening and overnight in Tbilisi.
DAY 8 . End of the trip
Breakfast and transfer to the airport - return flight.
The program is subject to change depending on the conditions on the ground and the fitness of the participants.
Hotels and Huts
Hotels and Huts
HOTEL MARCO POLO: Ideally located right next to the ski lifts, the Marco Polo is an international luxury hotel with all mod cons: warm lounge, swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi … The breakfast buffet is pantagruelic!
ROOMS HOTEL TBILISSI:Hotel in the city center… close to everything. The rooms are also very comfortable with industrial-style architecture and furnishings….
ROOMS HOTEL KAZBEGI:The spectacular scenery takes center stage in the careful design of the hotel rooms.
Included
9V GUIDES
Full-time supervision by a UIAGM / IFMGA mountain guide or a fully qualified ski guide specialist of the region.
ACCOMMODATION
7 nights in comfortable hotels on a B&B basis on a double room basis.
-5 or 6 nights at the Marco Polo hotel with buffet breakfast.
-1 night at Rooms hotel Kazbegi with breakfast (option for groups wishing to go go ski touring).
-1 night at Rooms hotel Tbilisi with breakfast.
TRANSPORTATION
All transportation during the safari for participants and luggage. Transportation will be by taxi driven by a local driver.
SAFETY GEAR
RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Not included
RESCUE INSURANCE
TRIP INSURANCE
LUNCHS AND DINNERS
SINGLE ROOM
BACKCOUNTRY / SIDECOUNTRY SKIS
PLANE TICKETS
All plane tickets are at your expense.
