The most beautiful places of Georgia can be found during a walking trip along the Samaya route, which passes through Lower Svaneti and Racha Lechkhumi
Mountain peaks and caves created by nature itself are not all the sights of Georgia that can be seen on the Samaya route
Embark on a walking tour of Samaya⬇️
Are you attracted to hiking in picturesque places? Choose what to see in Georgia? Then you may be interested in the Samaya Hiking route (42.784657, 43.465948).
The trail begins and ends in the village of Tevreso, municipality They, western Georgia. From Oni to Tevreso 36 km, from Tbilisi to Tevreso 260 km.
The Racha-Lechkhumi region and Lower Svaneti, which includes the municipality of Oni, locals and tourists call Georgian Switzerland. Very picturesque places at the foot of the mountains.
The region is inhabited by people of different nationalities. Svans, Lechkhumtsy and Rachintsy stand out in particular. After enjoying the beauty of nature, you can get acquainted with the culture and traditions of these peoples.
For example, the Rachin people are slow in making decisions, the Lechkhum people are stocky, and the Svans are tall and large.
Samaya – hiking
The length of the route is 39 km .
Travel time is 3 days.
The difficulty is average.
Equipment: tent, sleeping bag, portable stove, climbing shoes, hiking poles.
The sights of Georgia that you will see on the route are mountain peaks and glaciers, natural caves, rivers, waterfalls and lakes, forests and alpine meadows.
On your way you will meet: the gorge of the Sakao River, the source of the Rioni River, the Luhuni Pass, Lakes Teko, Daji Lo, Hatia. You will be stunned by the unique views of the Caucasian Ridge, Mount Luhunistsveri, Didi Eden Glacier and other natural objects.
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Recommendations for the passage of the route
Day one: Tevreso – camping Bartuzeli, 12 km. The rise above sea level is about 650 m . About 5 km from Tevreso to Brili there is a dirt road, you can drive an SUV. Then – along the trail. There are gorges and streams that cannot be crossed without getting your feet wet.
Day two: Lake Teko – Luhuni Pass – Daji Lo Lake.
From the Bartuzeli campsite, you head west, then north. Through the forest, the trail rises 900 m to the pass. It will be necessary to climb another 300 m to the Daji Lo Lake along the southwestern part of the mountain. The trail will go to the other side of the mountain and along the slope will lead you to the lake.
The camp can be set up next to any lake.
Day three: Lake Hatia – Bertuzzi camping – Tevreso village.
From Daji Lo Lake through Luhuni Pass you will come to Hatia Lake. Already from there there is a descent to the village.
Probably, the locals say about each district that the most beautiful places in Georgia are located there. And all this is true, because the corners of the wild nature simply fascinate with their unique charm.
Have a nice trip!
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Я считаю, что пешее путешествие по Самайе — это уникальная возможность насладиться живописными пейзажами и познакомиться с культурой и традициями местных народов, таких как сваны, лечхумцы и рачинцы. Этот маршрут, проходящий через грузинскую "Швейцарию", предлагает не только активный отдых, но и глубокое погружение в богатое культурное наследие региона.