Georgia Ski Touring – Svaneti
Deep Caucasus snow, medieval stone towers and big peaks on every horizon. This week in Svaneti, Georgia, is based in Mestia and gives you up to six days on skis between 2,000 and 4,000 m, with local IFMGA-certified guides and weekly group departures all winter.
| Duration | 8 days, up to 6 ski days (5 guided tours) |
| Season | December to March |
| Group departures | Every Saturday, 26 December 2026 – 27 March 2027 |
| Price | from €1,148 (single room +€150, New Year week +€250) |
| Level | Off-piste skiing and 600–1,000 m of climbing per day |
| Altitude | Touring between 2,000 and 4,000 m |
| Group size | Maximum 6 skiers per guide |
| Base | Hotel or guesthouse in Mestia, private bathroom |
| Meeting point | Kutaisi Airport (KUT) |
| Minimum age | 14 |
Why ski touring in Georgia?
Svaneti sits on the south side of the Greater Caucasus, where storms from the Black Sea leave generous, often light snow. The terrain around Mestia ranges from open alpine bowls to tree runs, so there is good skiing even when the weather closes in.
Prices are lower than in the Alps, the slopes are quiet and the culture is a big part of the trip: Svan towers, Georgian food and an optional day in Ushguli, Europe’s highest permanently inhabited village.
Highlights
- Tours with close views of Ushba (4,710 m)
- Freeride and warm-up laps at Tetnuldi (2,200–3,100 m)
- Optional trip to Ushguli beneath Shkhara (5,203 m)
- Breakfast, dinner and packed lunches included
- Weekly departures all winter
Itinerary
Day 1 – Kutaisi to Mestia. About five hours by road into the mountains, briefing with the guide and a short walk through Mestia.
Day 2 – Tetnuldi. Warm-up at the Tetnuldi ski area. The guide checks everyone’s level and, if conditions allow, adds a short tour.
Day 3 – Around Mestia. The first full tour with 600–1,000 m of ascent, ideally towards Mazeri for close views of Ushba.
Day 4 – Around Mestia. A longer tour of at least 900 m, for example in the Laila range.
Day 5 – Best tour of the day or Ushguli. The guide picks the best option for the snow. Optional full-day trip to Ushguli at extra cost.
Day 6 – Free day. Ski Tetnuldi on your own or book an extra guided tour.
Day 7 – Last ski day. A final tour, then an evening in Mestia or the drive to Kutaisi, depending on road conditions.
Day 8 – Departure. Transfer to Kutaisi airport.
Price includes
- Hotel or guesthouse in Mestia with private bathroom
- Group transfer Kutaisi – Mestia on arrival day
- Local transport as per the program
- Local IFMGA-certified guide for 5 tours
- One ski pass for the tours
- Breakfasts, dinners and packed lunches on tour days
- Local representative in Mestia
Price excludes
- International flights
- Private transfers outside group times (€200 each way)
- Guiding on the free day
- Extra ski passes
- Single room supplement
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Who is this tour for?
Skiers who are comfortable off-piste and can climb 600–1,000 m a day on skins. It suits first-time visitors to the Caucasus and groups of friends, as the guide adapts each tour to the snow and the group.
Equipment
Bring full ski touring gear: skis or splitboard with skins, touring boots, poles, helmet and avalanche safety equipment (beacon, shovel, probe). Rental gear can be arranged if you book at least 21 days ahead. Shop ski touring equipment or see which destination fits which month.
Frequently asked questions
You should ski confidently off-piste and be able to climb 600–1,000 m a day on skins. The guide checks your level on the second day at Tetnuldi.
From late December to March. January and February usually bring the coldest, lightest snow; March adds longer days and spring conditions.
Fly to Kutaisi (KUT). A group transfer leaves once a day around noon on arrival day and takes about five hours. A private transfer costs €200 each way.
In a local hotel or guesthouse in Mestia with private bathroom. Breakfast and dinner are included, plus packed lunches on tour days.
A maximum of six skiers per guide. The minimum age is 14.
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