Svaneti Remote Ski Touring in Georgia
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Join a seasoned team of guides on a unique winter adventure in Svaneti. Spend 8 days ski touring in Georgia on an unforgettable powder fest!
Group
Caucasus
8 Days
Jan - Apr, Dec
High
Advanced
Highlights
- Enjoy a unique ski touring adventure in Svaneti, Georgia.
- Spend 8-days in a gorgeous mountain setting.
- Discover Georgia with a local certified guide who can show you its secret spots.
Description
Would you like to enjoy one of the best ski experiences of your life? Then ski touring in Georgia is a must for you!
This private, fully customizable 8-day ski and snowboard tour takes you deep into Georgia’s Svaneti region to chase the best freeride lines with certified local guides.
The tour starts and ends in Kutaisi, with airport or city transfers included. After a scenic 5–6 hour drive through the Caucasus, you'll arrive in Mestia, where you’ll stay in a cozy guesthouse for the week—unless you’ve arranged something custom like a night in Ushguli. Transfers from Tbilisi or Batumi can also be arranged for an added fee.
Each day focuses on exploring the best snow in the region—whether at Tetnuldi’s alpine slopes, the sheltered forests of Hatsvali, or deeper zones via touring, snowcat, or heli.
Svaneti offers a nearly limitless variety of iconic ski touring routes, each with its own unique character and beauty:
- Chalaadi Glacier – Ski alongside glaciers and untouched powder, with up-close views of dramatic ice formations.
- Laila Pass – A challenging route known for its panoramic alpine views and thrilling, technical descents.
- Guli Pass – Remote and rugged, ideal for experienced skiers seeking steep powder lines and untouched snowfields.
- Tetnuldi Plateau – One of the highest areas in the Caucasus, offering vast terrain and breathtaking views of surrounding peaks.
- Ushguli – A hidden gem beneath Mount Shkhara, this ancient mountain village gives access to spectacular backcountry slopes in a truly remote setting.
- Daily transfers to and from ski areas and touring zones are included.
Routes may vary depending on snow and weather conditions, as we always aim for the best possible ski experience.
This trip is best suited for strong intermediate to expert riders with some experience in variable snow. While ski passes are included, equipment rentals are extra, so guests are encouraged to bring their own gear.
With seven nights of accommodation, daily breakfasts and dinners, and expert GMGA and IFMGA-certified guides, this is a full-throttle freeride experience.
So, are you ready for an amazing Svaneti winter adventure? Then send your request today and let’s start planning an unforgettable week of ski touring in Georgia!
Price includes
Price details
- What’s Included
- * Fully Guided Experience: You'll be looked after from start to finish throughout the tour.
- * 7 nights in comfortable hotel or guesthouse accommodations (twinshare basis).
- * 6 full days of professionally guided freeride skiing and splitboarding.
- * Daily breakfasts and dinners are included.
- * All local transport and airport transfers from Kutaisi are covered.
- * Lift Tickets: Access to Tetnuldi and Hatsvali ski resorts as needed.
- * Optional Instruction: Ski and snowboard technique coaching, plus avalanche safety gear usage—available on request.
- * Visits to mustsee spots around Mestia, including ancient towers, museums, and panoramic viewpoints.
- * Professional photos and drone footage included to remember the experience.
- Optional Addons
- * Cat Skiing: Book a single drop or fullday experience
- * Heli Skiing: You can add a helidrop or full days of heli-skiing
- * Gear Rental: Skis or snowboard available upon request.
- * Avalanche Safety Equipment: Includes beacon, shovel, probe, and backpack (price on request).
- * Traditional Sauna: Enjoy a private session in a rustic forest sauna near Mestia.
- * Extra Transfers from Tbilisi (TBS) or Batumi (BUS) airports – available upon request.
- * Private Room Upgrade: Single room supplement starting from €100 per person, per week.
- * Entry Fees for museums, saunas, and other attractions.
- * Additional Days:
- Not Included
- * Flights to Kutaisi (KUT)
- * Travel Insurance
- * Other Expenses such as lunches, alcoholic beverages, and any personal costs not listed above.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Mestia
Your guides will welcome you at Kutaisi International Airport (KUT). Pickups from Tbilisi (TBS) or Batumi (BUS) are also available for an additional fee. From there, you’ll transfer to the beautiful mountain town of Mestia in the Svaneti region. After settling into the guesthouse, you’ll have time for a gear check followed by a welcome dinner and drinks with the guides. The evening is yours to explore the charming alpine village.
Overnight in a Guesthouse Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: Ski Touring in Chalaadi Glacier
- Chalaadi Glacier – Ski alongside glaciers and untouched powder, with up-close views of dramatic ice formations.
Day 3: Ski Touring in Laila Pass
- Laila Pass – A challenging route known for its panoramic alpine views and thrilling, technical descents.
Day 4: Ski Touring in Guli Pass
- Guli Pass – Remote and rugged, ideal for experienced skiers seeking steep powder lines and untouched snowfields.
Day 5: Ski Touring on Tetnuldi Plateau
- Tetnuldi Plateau – One of the highest areas in the Caucasus, offering vast terrain and breathtaking views of surrounding peaks.
Day 6: Ski Touring in Ushguli
Ushguli – A hidden gem beneath Mount Shkhara, this ancient mountain village gives access to spectacular backcountry slopes in a truly remote setting.
Day 7: Last Ski Touring Day
Day 8: Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast in Mestia. Depending on your flight schedule, there may even be time for a quick morning ski session at Hatsvali before your transfer back to the airport or your next destination. Included meals: Breakfast
Details
Accommodation
The 8-day tour includes seven nights of accommodation along with daily breakfast and dinner. You’ll stay in a comfortable guesthouse in Mestia for the duration of the trip, unless customized plans (such as a night in Ushguli) have been arranged in advance. Alcoholic beverages are not covered but are easy to find throughout the region.
More info
The Day by Day Itinerary as described is just a standard proposal, please note that the final program will be adapted to snow, weather, and group preferences.
Equipment you will need to bring
Freeride skis, snowboards, touring equipment, two-way radios, and avalanche safety gear are not included in the tour price, but rental options may be available upon request. Please inquire before making your booking. We strongly recommend that guests bring their own ski and snowboard equipment whenever possible.
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About the guide
Freeride
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Guiding agency
Welcome to Freeride Tours Georgia, your gateway to unforgettable Freeride experiences! 10+ years, we've been at the forefront of the Freeride adventure scene. Our Tour Agency is Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Svaneti region, Caucasus Mountains. Our team members are advanced, experienced, Local Ski Guides crafting the perfect launchpad for thrilling Freeride Tours in the renowned Tetnuldi Ski Resort, remote Ski Touring routes in Svaneti region, Heliskiing and Cat Skiing escapades. We are dedicated to ensuring your every descent is met with unmatched expertise and safety. Join our fully hosted and guided tours, let us redefine your Freeride experience – because we believe each day should be a story worth sharing
Languages
English
Certificates
GMGA | IFMGA
What people are saying about this trip
Charriton
Excellent week with Freeride Georgia. Nika is a great guide and the various free rando options made the trip exhilarating.
Vladi
Spent 7 days full of variety and the best casual manner of our guide in Mestia. Whatever the weather conditions, we had a great day. Whether it was touring the resort, we all had a lot of fun and motivation in the group. It felt like we were traveling with the best buddies. Many thanks to Dato & Nika, Leo and the ladies who cooked Georgian traditional meals for us every day. We'll be back! February is definitely the month for powdering, we'll check out April to go higher and steeper. Madlova!
Alexandre
Our trip to Georgia was just an awesome experience. If the ski and the snow was just from another world the people, nature food and scenery came up as unexpected cherries on the cake. I highly recommend this to anyone in search of a mind blowing high level of sensations
Alex
Great experience, perfectly organized, great people and a lot of fun!
Arman
My trip to Svaneti, Georgia, was incredible, thanks to the amazing work of the Freeride Tours Georgia team. I spent three days there, and the guides ensured that we had the best and the most diverse riding experience, consisting of freeride, ski tour, and catski. We always found great snow and beautiful locations. Additionally, all the transportation was well organized, and I enjoyed my accommodation and the food. Overall, this was a very authentic and adventurous experience with incredible freeride conditions. I highly recommend this tour!
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