Western Georgia Ski Resorts: Khatsvali, Tetnuldi, Goderdzi
Georgia is beautiful not only in the warm season, but also in winter, when the ski season opens. At this time, the mountain slopes are filled with tourists, and rental shops are happy to provide them with the necessary equipment.
Ski resorts Western Georgia is as diverse as Eastern Georgia. It is equipped with modern trails, safe lifts and comfortable living conditions. This article will focus specifically on the popular mountain slopes of the Eastern part of the country.
All about the Khatsvali resort
Khatsvali is not very large, it is located in the mountainous area of Svaneti, 9 km from the city of Mestia. There is also an airport unique in its architectural style, which was named after the Georgian Queen Tamara.
There are three tracks of varying difficulty and length:
red – 1900 m,
blue – 2565 m,
300 m long for beginners.
A one-and-a-half-kilometer chairlift will take skiers to the upper points of each slope.
The lower point of Hatsvali is 1865 m, the upper point of Zuruldi is 2347 m. The peculiarity of this ski resort the fact that it is year-round, and if you are fond of heli-skiing (descent on untouched snow slopes), then this place is perfect! Here you can descend from the complex and very beautiful Ushba mountain, the top of which reaches a height of 4690 m above sea level.
Tetnuldi Ski slopes
Tetnuldi is located in Svaneti, 15 km from the city of Mestia. Here skiers will learn what paradise is! There are not many people here, although there are 4 trails and the same number of lifts, and even freeride (skiing and snowboarding outside of prepared trails) is possible, suitable for both experienced skiers and brave beginners.
It opened not so long ago, but has already gained popularity among tourists and residents of the country. There is a rental office, a cafe and several retail outlets. With hotels, everything is not so simple, more often tourists stay in Mestia.
The height of the main line is 3000 meters, the foot is 2340 m. The maximum descent is 9 km, the tracks are mostly blue, where beginners ride, but there are red and black for experienced freeriders and skiers.
Winter Goderdzi for the tourist
Adjara Goderdzi is located on the slopes of the Martian Ridge. This resort has received the title of the snowiest in all of Georgia. It got its name from the pass of the same name, which divides the districts of Samtskhe-Javakheti and Adjara.
There are routes for freeriders and backcountry enthusiasts (hiking to a mountain peak), and specially prepared wide trails are laid through the Alpine zone.
13 km – the length of all trails Goderdzi Resort, the longest of them is 7 km. 2390 m and 1700 m are the highest and lowest point of the resort. There are two four-kilometer lifts "Dopelmayer".
For accommodation, tourists use the services of local guest houses, hotels and cottages. Read more about them in the Madloba catalog.
In general, the resorts of Western Georgia amaze with their pristine nature and fusion with nature. Incredible landscapes, friendly guides and residents, as well as ideal conditions for skiing and snowboarding make them very popular.
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Mais j’ai un petit doute... la location d’équipement, c’est vraiment au top, comme tu dis, ou on peut tomber sur des vieux trucs ? Ça m’inquiète un peu. Avez-vous des conseils pour éviter les mauvaises surprises ?