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Gomismta: what is this place in Guria?

The resort above the clouds in the Guria mountains.

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Short answer

Gomismta (Gomi Mountain) is a climatic resort in Guria at 2,100 to 2,755 meters above sea level, about 33 km from Ozurgeti, known as the Resort in Clouds. Clouds often sit below the summit, and the Black Sea is visible in clear weather. Visitors come mainly from June to September.

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Why

  1. Gomismta lies in the Guria region, with Ozurgeti as the nearest city.
  2. Clouds sit below the summit, so the peak is often above them.
  3. Summers average about +16°C, and winter snow reaches up to 3 meters.

Details

The slope faces the Colchic landscape, with mineral springs, coniferous forest to the southwest and alpine meadows to the northeast. It used to be a summer pasture, and about 20 houses stood there in 1902. Nearby are Chinchao volcanic lake (12 km), Kintrishi nature reserve (20 km), Meriyakeli resort (23 km) and Bakhmaro resort (25 km). We have a separate answer on Bakhmaro: where Bakhmaro is. For regional context on elevation, see the highest mountains in Georgia.

Wooden houses are available, but many visitors camp. In winter you drive to the mountain and then walk another 9–10 km through ungroomed snow. There are no permanent residents and the trails are unmarked.

Tip

In winter and off-season hire a guide, ask locals and use GPS, because the trails are unmarked.

What may differ

Mountain weather changes quickly, and road and snow conditions depend on the season. Check conditions before you set out.

Common misconception

In winter you can drive all the way up to Gomismta.

What actually happens

In winter you drive to the mountain and then must walk another 9–10 km, possibly through ungroomed snow.

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In winter the road ends before the summit and the trails are unmarked. Do not go off-season without a guide.

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