Freeride trip to Mestia and Svaneti with heli-skiing days and cat-skiing options in the Georgian Caucasus.
Georgia freeride based in Mestia with five activity days: two days in Tetnuldi, two catski days and one heliski day. The trip includes a 4* hotel, breakfasts, dinners and transfers from Kutaisi, all with a base in Mestia.
From the trip description by B4Experience
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 5 days on snow with staff
- Backcountry guidingFreeride and catski days work with a maximum ratio of 1 guide per 6 people. On the heliski day, the ratio is smaller and it operates with 1 guide per 4 people.
- 1 guide : 6 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- It is a trip aimed at freeride skiers with good off-piste skills. You should feel comfortable skiing untreated snow and moving in winter mountain terrain.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 12 guests
From the trip description by B4Experience
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass · partly
- Meals
- Transfers
- Pickup at Kutaisi airport or city center and transfer to Mestia
- All internal transfers necessary for the program development
- 6 nights accommodation in 4* hotel in Mestia
- Double rooms. Single option with supplement.
- Breakfast every day in Mestia
- Dinner every night in Mestia
- 2 days of freeride in Tetnuldi
- Tetnuldi lift passes
- 2 days of catski
- 1 day of heliski
- Logistics adapted to weather and operational availability
- Program planned for a group of 8 to 12 people.
Not included
- International flights to/from Georgia (we can manage it)
- Lunch meals
- Snacks during ski days
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal mountain clothing and accessories
- Travel/cancellation/rescue insurance (we can manage it)
- Personal ski equipment rental
- Everything not described in the “Included” section.
Not confirmed by the company: Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: ARRIVAL IN KUTAISI AND TRANSFER TO MESTIAPickup at Kutaisi airport or city center and road transfer to Mestia, in the Svaneti region. The journey lasts approximately five hours and allows gradual entry into the remote Caucasus environment. Arrival at the hotel, room allocation, rest and first dinner at the accommodation before starting the skiing program.Accommodation: 4* Hotel in MestiaMeals: Dinner
- Day 2: FREERIDE IN TETNULDIFull first day of activity at Tetnuldi, the great freeride reference in Svaneti and one of the venues of the Freeride World Tour. Thanks to its access to high alpine terrain, it offers wide possibilities to link off-piste descents, check equipment and start the week with a very complete day aimed at skiers used to moving on untreated snow.Accommodation: 4* Hotel in MestiaMeals: Breakfast and dinner
- Day 3: SECOND DAY OF FREERIDE IN TETNULDIWe return to Tetnuldi to continue exploring its freeride lines and make the most of another day with lifts and quick access to off-piste terrain. The resort stands out for its altitude, alpine environment and variety of descents available, from wide slopes to more committed routes, always depending on conditions and group level.Accommodation: 4* Hotel in MestiaMeals: Breakfast and dinner
- Day 4: CATSKI IN SVANETIFull catski day from 9:30 to 15:00 in an area near Tetnuldi resort. For this day we will focus on area 1, always depending on weather forecast and snow conditions, making 6-7 descents between 500 and 600 meters of vertical drop with the help of the snowcat.Accommodation: 4* Hotel in MestiaMeals: Breakfast and dinner
- Day 5: SECOND CATSKI DAYFull catski day from 9:30 to 15:00 in an area near Tetnuldi resort. For this second day we will move to another area, always depending on weather forecast and snow conditions, making 9-11 descents between 300 and 400 meters of vertical drop with the help of the snowcat.Accommodation: 4* Hotel in MestiaMeals: Breakfast and dinner
- Day 6: HELISKI IN THE CAUCASUSHighlight day of the trip. The heliski activity is carried out with an AS350 B3 helicopter and is planned as the main experience of the program. The operation is organized in 3 groups, with 3 subgroups of 4 people, each with their guide. Among the 3 groups a total of 4 hours of effective flight is contemplated. The order of heliski with respect to catski and freeride can be changed during the week according to weather and availability.Accommodation: 4* Hotel in MestiaMeals: Breakfast and dinner
- Day 7: RETURN TO KUTAISI AND END OF TRIPAfter breakfast, departure from Mestia and return transfer to Kutaisi. End of services. If you want to extend the experience, this program can be extended with more days of activity, always subject to availability and conditions.Meals: Breakfast
From the trip description by B4Experience
Where you stay
Hotel Ushba, Mestia
Hotel Ushba in Mestia is a cozy 4-star hotel ideal for a ski mountaineering adventure in the heart of the Caucasus. It offers rooms with mountain views, ski storage, restaurant and a comfortable, warm atmosphere perfect for resting after days in the snow. Its location in Mestia allows easy access to freeride and touring routes, combining nature, local culture and Georgian hospitality.
Getting there
The planned entry point is Kutaisi. Pickup can be made at Kutaisi airport or city center, and from there a road transfer of about five hours is made to Mestia, where the skiing week really begins.
From the trip description by B4Experience
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Dates and prices
- Dates TBD2027 · 7 days3,990 EURPrivate InquiryChoose these datesNot published
Private departures listed for January to April 2027.
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website.
Good to know
Freeride and catski days work with a maximum ratio of 1 guide per 6 people, always seeking agile, safe operations adapted to the group's level. On the heliski day, the ratio is smaller and it operates with 1 guide per 4 people, to provide closer supervision on a more exclusive and demanding activity.
From the trip description by B4Experience
