The country of Georgia nestles between Asia and Europe in the lap of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. Surrounded by an incredible mountain range with peaks higher than 3000 meters, there are plenty of terrain and open spaces perfect for adventure sports. Georgia in winter is amazing and presently is a hot spot for anyone looking for an affordable winter holiday. It has become a budget-friendly ski destination with four legit ski regions, Gudauri, Bakuriani, Goderdzi, and Mestia. The ski resorts in Georgia are amazing for winter activities and adventure sports. There is something for everyone from mere beginners to the advanced free-rider. It’s the perfect place for a memorable family holiday and for a charming romantic getaway. Georgia is among the safest and most wallet-friendly of countries, for solo travelers.
GUDAURI- Skiing Paradise of Georgia
Gudauri is the pearl of Georgian ski resorts. It is the most charming and youngest ski resort with established infrastructure and skiable terrain for all ages and ability levels. The ski season is from December to April. Gudauri is the most picturesque ski resort, which allows you to explore your hidden skiing talents. Gudauri is a combination of the wilderness and the breath-taking views of the Caucasus Mountain. Gudauri is an alpine resort 2200 meters above sea level on a south-facing plateau of the Caucasus. It is well equipped for families and solo travellers and is easily accessible from the capital Tbilisi. Gudauri is appealing and affordable for both beginners and professionals, in skiing and snowboarding. The warmer weather on the lower part of the mountain caters to beginners, while more extreme conditions on the super-steep peaks appeal to experts. Within the resort, the terrain is amply interesting and expert skiers can happily ski, with assured frequent supplies of fresh snow. Gudauri is one of the best places for freeriding and heli-skiing in the world.
BAKURIANI- The Family Friendly Ski Resort
Bakuriani ski resort is one of the most famous villages in Georgia, perfect for families with children. The ski resort offers several trails suitable for winter sports enthusiasts starting from 25 meters for kids, to Didveli and Tatra for professionals and advanced skiers. The slopes are perfect for cross-country skiing and simple hiking. Bakuriani is 1700-2000 meters above sea level on the northern slope of Trialeti range and is surrounded by coniferous forests. This makes it a beautiful summer and winter resort. Bakuriani has shorter ski season from January to March and due to its lower elevation, it gives a backcountry cabin feel. Bakuriani is full of entertaining options such as snowmobiling, snow tubing, night skiing and toboggan riding, for families with kids.
GODERDZI - Georgia‘s Attractive Ski Resort
Goderdzi is one of the newest ski resorts of Georgia that lies at an altitude of 2000 meters above the sea level. The mountains are snow-covered from November to April while the gently rolling landscape of the valley floor offers ample development zones for skiing. The resort is famous for its amazing nature, beautiful scenery, fresh air, landscape diversity, and well-equipped ski tracks. Goderdzi ski resort is one of the best for free-riders to ride in powdery snow. The high quality of the snow along with the longest winter season, fewer people and lower prices, makes Goderdzi a perfect ski resort. Visitors have the golden opportunity to taste the local curative mineral spring water and also to visit Goderdzi fossil forest, which is one of the most unique in the world. Goderdzi is an all-year-round resort that offers everything from skiing, snowboarding to freeriding, cat skiing with plenty of ski lifts and winter hiking. And in summers it offers numerous activities like hiking, horseback riding, and paragliding.
MESTIA – The Mountain Ski Resort of Georgia
Mestia is a small town and the capital of the Svaneti Region and has been named a World Heritage by UNESCO. Mestia is a paradise for mountain lovers and home to the country’s highest mountain Shara (5201 metres above sea level). This young mountain resort of Georgia with well-developed tourism facilities gives huge opportunities for free riding, backcountry skiing, glade skiing, and cross country skiing. Mestia and the surrounding villages with their medieval towers are unique and very beautiful. There are two ski resorts in this area, Hatsvali, and Tetlundi. These resorts are covered by stunning pine forests and are perfect for enjoying glade skiing. Hatsvali is for beginners and intermediate skiers with short and well-groomed slopes that are easy to ride. Tetnuldi ski area is for skiers of any level with slopes ranging from easy to extremely hard. It is surrounded by tall mountains and the Alpine zone with great snow conditions.
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