Ski touring trip through Mestia and Svaneti, exploring some of Georgia’s best routes.
Eight days of ski touring in Georgia, based in Mestia with six activity days. Includes a local IFMGA/GMGA guide, seven nights in a 4-star hotel, breakfasts, dinners and organised transfers from Kutaisi.
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.
- 6 days on snow with staff
- Backcountry guiding6 days of activity with a certified local IFMGA/GMGA mountain guide.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- A good physical and technical level is required to take part in this trip. Daily activities can last up to 7 hours, with elevation gains ranging from 900 to 2,000 meters, so strong cardiovascular endurance and previous mountain experience are essential. Technically, it is aimed at intermediate to advanced skiers who are comfortable in off-piste terrain and various snow conditions (powder, crust). Additionally, it is essential to know how to correctly use climbing skins, crampons, and avalanche safety gear (transceiver, shovel, and probe).
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
From the trip description by B4Experience
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transfers
- 6 days of activity with a certified local IFMGA/GMGA mountain guide
- All vehicle transfers during the trip, from arrival to departure
- 7 nights’ accommodation in Mestia at a 4* hotel
- Breakfast and dinner every day in Svaneti
- Technical and equipment advice.
Not included
- International flights to/from Georgia (we can arrange them)
- Meals not included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal mountain clothing and accessories
- Travel/cancellation insurance: optional but recommended (we can arrange it)
- Anything not specified in the “INCLUDED” section
Not confirmed by the company: Lift pass, Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: ARRIVAL IN GEORGIA AND TRANSFER TO MESTIAPickup at Kutaisi airport or city center and transfers to Mestia, the road journey takes about 5 hours.Accommodation: 4* Hotel MestiaMeals: Dinner
- Day 2: FIRST CONTACT WITH TETNULDIWe will start the week around Tetnuldi, one of Svaneti's best-known ski touring areas. It will be an ideal day to acclimatize, check equipment, and enjoy some first runs with great views of the Caucasus.Accommodation: 4* Hotel MestiaMeals: Breakfast and dinner
- Day 3: ASCENT TO KORULDI LAKESThe day will take us to the Koruldi Lakes area, one of the classic routes from Mestia. It is a very panoramic route, with spectacular views of Ushba and the great mountains of Svaneti.Accommodation: 4* Hotel MestiaMeals: Breakfast and dinner
- Day 4: ROUTE TO DETSILI PEAKWe will move to the Detsili Peak sector, a very interesting mountain for a full day of ski touring. The terrain combines gradual ascent, alpine environment, and good descent options depending on snow conditions.Accommodation: 4* Hotel MestiaMeals: Breakfast and dinner
- Day 5: SKIING AT CHALAADI GLACIERWe will enter a more alpine environment, near the Chalaadi glacier and beneath the imposing presence of Ushba. It will be one of the most spectacular days of the trip, with glacial terrain, big landscapes, and a high mountain feeling.Accommodation: 4* Hotel MestiaMeals: Breakfast and dinner
- Day 6: CROSSING VIA LAILA PASSThe route to Laila Pass offers a more remote and authentic experience within Svaneti. It is a demanding day, designed to enjoy open terrain, long descents, and a wilder view of the Georgian Caucasus.Accommodation: 4* Hotel MestiaMeals: Breakfast and dinner
- Day 7: FAREWELL AT GULI PASSWe will finish the week in the Guli Pass sector, a spectacular area under the Ushba massif. It will be a last day of ski touring with an alpine atmosphere, powerful views, and a great sense of trip closure.Accommodation: 4* Hotel MestiaMeals: Breakfast and dinner
- Day 8: TRANSFER TO AIRPORT AND RETURNTransfer to Kutaisi airport from Mestia at the agreed time for the return flight.
From the trip description by B4Experience
Where you stay
Hotel Ushba, Mestia
The Ushba Hotel in Mestia is a cozy 4-star hotel ideal for a mountain ski adventure in the heart of the Caucasus. It offers rooms with mountain views, ski storage, a restaurant, and a comfortable and warm atmosphere perfect for resting after days in the snow. Its location in Mestia provides easy access to freeride and touring routes, combining nature, local culture, and Georgian hospitality.
Getting there
The tour starts and ends in Kutaisi (KUT Airport), offering total flexibility for travelers. This airport has excellent international connections and low-cost flights from Europe, allowing you to tailor the trip according to your flight and preferences.
From the trip description by B4Experience
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Dates and prices
- Mar 20 – Mar 27, 20272026/27 · 8 days1,850 EURLimitedChoose these datesNot published
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