Georgia – Mountain Skiing in the Little Caucasus

Georgia – Mountain Skiing in the Little Caucasus

This stay goes far beyond the traditional ski trip; it allows you to immerse yourself in a fascinating country and discover a little-visited and wild mountain range.

The programme is divided into two parts: we will start with the Bakuriani ski resort (the only ski resort in the south of the country), a huge off-piste area with 1,050 metres of vertical drop and many ski touring possibilities. We will then move to the Aboul Samsari massif, near Akhalkalaki, to ski on the volcanoes that dominate this region. Didi Abuli, which peaks at 3,300 m, is the highest Transcaucasian summit in Georgia.

IN SUMMARY

  • Duration: 8 days / 6 days of skiing
  • Number of participants: Groups of 4 people per guide
  • Physical level: Good (4 to 6 hours of skiing per day)
  • Technical level: Good skier
  • Activity: Ski Safari, off-piste and ski touring
  • Dates: February, March, April
  • Price: From €2,160 per person (group of 4 people per guide)

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAMME

Saturday:
Flight Europe – Tbilisi. Arrival at midday and transfer by car to the Bakuriani ski resort (3h). Accommodation at Hotel Bakuriani.

Sunday:
First day of skiing at the resort; off-piste and ski touring. Accommodation at Hotel Bakuriani.

Monday:
Ski touring at the resort and ascent of Mont Sakvelo (2,816 m). Accommodation Hotel Bakuriani.

Tuesday:
Ski touring Kodiana (2,689 m), 1,000 m vertical drop. Transfer at the end of the day to the village of Akhalkalaki. Accommodation Hotel Ajalkalak.

Wednesday:
Ski touring Didi Samsari (3,284 m), 1,250 metres of vertical drop. Accommodation Hotel Ajalkalak.

Thursday:
Ascent of Didi Abuli (3,300 m), 1,300 m vertical drop. Accommodation Hotel Ajalkalak.

Friday:
Ski touring to Pic Esthia (2,275 m), 550 m vertical drop. Transfer at the end of the day to Tbilisi. Accommodation Hotel Tbilisi.

Saturday:
Return to Europe. Flight Tbilisi – Europe. Arrival in Europe in the early afternoon.

Option: Possibility of adding an extra day to visit the city of Tbilisi. Return to Europe on Sunday.

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS

  • Accommodation in a hotel in a double room. Bed and breakfast included.
  • In Bakuriani: 4-star hotel to European standards, very welcoming and with all amenities.
  • In Ajalkalak: a more rustic and traditional hotel (area with little tourism).
  • Single room supplement available on request and subject to availability.
  • Optional extra night in Tbilisi available.

INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED

INCLUDED:

  • Trip organisation
  • Activity with UIAGM guide
  • Training on use of safety equipment
  • 6 days of skiing + resort lift pass
  • 7 nights and breakfast in hotel
  • All transfers by 4×4 vehicle

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Lunches and dinners
  • Ski equipment
  • Safety equipment
  • Flights to Tbilisi
  • Accident and repatriation insurance
  • Extra baggage and personal expenses
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