Resorts: skiing and mineral springs
Gudauri, Bakuriani and Goderdzi: when the season runs and what ski passes and rentals cost. Borjomi and Tskaltubo: what the springs treat, where to stay and how to spot fake Borjomi.
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Where does Borjomi water come from, and how do you spot a fake?
Borjomi water comes from springs in the Borjomi Gorge in southern Georgia and is bottled at the plant in Borjomi itself.
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How much Borjomi can you drink a day, and can you drink it every day?
Borjomi is rich in sodium and bicarbonates, so drink it in moderation rather than by the litre instead of ordinary water.
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What is the Multicard at Georgian ski resorts, and how do you use it?
The Multicard is a physical reusable card from operator MTA that carries your ski pass and works at lift gates, and it can be topped up for any season.
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Which ski areas are covered by the Bakuriani ski pass?
A ski pass in Bakuriani gives access to all lifts and slopes in three ski areas run by the operator MTA: Didveli, Kokhta and Mitarbi.
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Where can you park for free in Gudauri?
Gudauri has free outdoor parking by several lifts and hotels, and the biggest area, with 500 spaces, is near Hotel Carpe Diem.
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How do you get a student ski pass at Georgian resorts?
A student ski pass is a season pass for Georgian citizens with active student status, issued at a resort ticket office against an original ID card or passport.
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Can you ski at night at Georgian resorts, and is it included in the ski pass?
Night skiing is included only in season passes of every category and not in day ski passes, so evening skiing needs a season pass or a separate night pass.
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How much is a ski pass in Georgia for the 2026/27 season, and how do you buy one?
The 2026/27 ski pass price list was not published on the check date, and passes are sold at ticket offices of operating resorts.
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Can you rent skis at Georgian ski resorts?
All ski resorts in Georgia have rental points, so you do not have to bring your own skis.
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Can you ski in Georgia in spring?
You can ski in Georgia in spring: the season in Gudauri runs to late April, and in Bakuriani and Goderdzi to April.
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Bakhmaro: can you ski there?
You can ski in Bakhmaro, but it is mainly freeride and ski touring: the resort has no lifts, and skiers climb on their own with specialised equipment.
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The water park in Gudauri: what is it and when is it open?
The water park in Gudauri is a wake park, a waterski park at 2,700 metres, open June to October and December to March.
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Freeriding in Gudauri: what do you need to know?
Freeriding in Gudauri means skiing untouched snow away from prepared runs, it suits only experienced skiers, and it is safest with a certified guide.
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Heli-skiing in Gudauri: what is it and when is the season?
Heli-skiing in Gudauri means skiing slopes that a helicopter takes skiers to, and with enough snow the season opens in the second half of January and runs until late spring.
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What ski resorts are there in Georgia, and how do they differ?
Georgia has five main ski resorts, Gudauri, Bakuriani, Tetnuldi, Hatsvali and Goderdzi, and they differ in region, size of the runs and style of skiing.
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When does the ski season open in Georgia?
The 2026/27 season officially opens on 20 December 2026 at all four MTA resorts: Gudauri, Bakuriani, Goderdzi and Mestia.