Join a native Svanetian certified guide 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, Aug, Sep, Oct
Fit
Intermediate
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!
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation included
- Transportation start and back
- Transport during the trip
- Luggage transfer
- Mountain guide expenses
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Note: All basecamp equipment - Food, Tents, gas etc. will be shared to all
participants to carry up to the basecamp, except personal equipment.
Meeting at the airport, transfer to the city, spend a night in a hotel.
Transfer to Mestia. Meeting with the guide, equipment check, and short briefing about the route
and its details. Overnight in Mestia.
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.
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.
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.
Reserve day for bad weather or additional acclimatization if needed.
Descend to the point where we left our shuttle, transfer to Mestia. Overnight in Mestia.
City tour + free day in Mestia
Accommodation Family Hotel & Tent |
Meeting point Mestia |
Helmet
Ice axe
Pulley
Harness
Backpack
Crampons
Sunglasses
Belay device
Watter bottle
A Svaneti native, Nick Phaliani grew up with a strong passion for skiing, climbing and playing in the mountains. Looking to incorporate this passion into a profession he climbed several 4000-5000m peaks multiple times and attended mountain guide courses. He is fully certified mountain guide. (IFMGA/GMGA)
Currently, he is operating Svaneti Travel Guide, a local company providing mountaineering/backcountry guide services and one of the few huts in the Svaneti region (Cloudbase Hut), which serves as a start point for different routes.
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