Tetnuldi, Queen of the Caucasus 9-day Guided Climb in Georgia
Join Georgia Mountain Guides on an amazing mountain climbing experience in Georgia. Reach the summit of the stately Tetnuldi and catch sight of the beautiful Caucasus Range from a prominent vantage point!
Private
Caucasus
9 Days
Jul - Oct
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Climb Tetnuldi, Queen of the Caucasus, with a local certified mountain guide.
- Explore Georgia and learn about what life is like in a small Svaneti village.
- Discover breathtaking landscapes and a unique mountain culture.
Description
At 4,858 m (15,938 ft), Tetnuldi is a prominent peak in the central part of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range, located in the Svaneti region of Georgia. It is one of the most beautiful mountains in the region, and the locals have dubbed it the “Queen of the Caucasus”. On this 9-day guided climb, I will take you to its summit and share all of my knowledge of the region with you!
After getting picked up at the airport, you will be transferred to Mestia, where our adventure begins. Before setting off to the summit of Tetnuldi, we will enjoy a day of acclimatization and training, and it’s all uphill from there. However, this is not a climb for beginners. The slopes of Tetnuldi are glaciated, generally about above the 3,000-meter line, so you will need prior mountaineering experience to join. You can find a detailed itinerary below.
Keep in mind that you will need to have an excellent fitness level. Additionally, you will require ice climbing and high altitude camping skills. Being comfortable and knowing how to use the equipment is also important for this ascent. Of course, I will be there to help and guide you every step of the way!
So, are you ready to meet the Queen of the Caucasus? She will be happy to greet you! Contact me now and let’s start planning an unforgettable Tetnuldi ascent.
Or, if you prefer, you can also join me on an 8-day climb to the summit of Ushba, the King of the Caucasus. Why not? You might even go for both!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Mountain guide expenses
- Luggage transfer
Price details
- Note: All basecamp equipment Food, Tents, gas etc. will be shared to all
- participants to carry up to the basecamp, except personal equipment.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Meeting at the airport, transfer to the city, spend a night in a hotel.
Day 2: Mestia
Transfer to Mestia. Meeting with the guide, equipment check, and short briefing about the route and its details. Overnight in Mestia.
Day 3: Tetnuldi basecamp
After an early breakfast, we will drive up to an altitude of 3000m above sea level. From there, we will start hiking to the Tetnuldi basecamp at 3700m. The hike to the basecamp is around 4-5 hours and it’s a 700m vertical drop. Overnight in a tent.
Day 4: Acclimatization and training
Acclimatization and training day. We will climb up to 4000m and the guide will explain how to walk in rope correctly and how to act when someone is in danger on the glacier. Overnight in tent.
Day 5: Summit day
We will start climbing at 03:00 in the morning, the route usually takes 7 to 10 hours roundtrip, depending on the guests’ physical shape and route conditions. After the climb, we will come back to the basecamp and spend a night there.
Day 6: Reserve Day
Reserve day for bad weather or additional acclimatization if needed.
Day 7: Mestia
Descend to the point where we left our shuttle, transfer to Mestia. Overnight in Mestia.
Day 8: Mestia
City tour + free day in Mestia
Day 9: Transfer to the airport
Equipment you will need to bring
Crampons
Ice axe
Harness
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Sunglasses
Belay device
Pulley
About the guide
What people are saying about Explore-Share
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
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