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GEORGIAYOUR SKI DESTINATION
GUDAURI BAKURIANI MESTIA
ABOUT GUDAURI
Gudauri is located in the very heart of the Caucasus Mountains, surrounded by some of Europe’s highest peaks, at an altitude of 2 200 meter above sea level. Gudauri’s slopes are all above tree line. They are ideal for free-riders and are generally considered avalanche-safe. The resort offers exciting long and short runs for all classes of skiers and snowboarders. Gudauri also boasts some of the best heliskiing in the world at some of the most affordable prices found anywhere.Sitting astride the newly refurbished and historic Georgian Mili-tary Highway there can be no better launch pad than Gudauri for explorations of the Greater Caucasus, 12 months of the year. Modern, newly renovated hotels offer all the facilities for spending unforgettable time. Resort sport schools provide ski instructions for beginners of all ages. Gudauri frequently hosts local and international skiing competi-tions.Only a short drive and even a shorter helicopter flight from Tbilisi Gudauri is spectacular on every level.
WINTER ACTIVITIES
DOWNHILL SKIINGWith dozens of slopes, Gudauri has trails for skiers from beginners to professionals. Ski runs, most between 2 000 and 3 300 meters above sea level, cover a total of 57 kilometers. Three and four-seat Doppelmayer chairlifts transport skiers up to Sadzele Mountain at an elevation of 3 300 meters. For experienced skiers Gudauri provides four types of runs: slalom, giant slalom, super slalom, and speed skiing.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIINGThe remote valleys and untouched foothills around Gudauri offer exceptional cross-country skiing possibilities. A short distance from Gudauri’s trails and ski lifts give an opportunity to explore the thrill of virgin snow. Set your own course for adventure with qualified guides.
GUDAURI
HELISKINGGudauri has some of the finest high-altitude powder in Europe. Virtually unrestricted access offers downhill skiing up to the 4 200 meter level. Short-run helicopter flights transport skiers and guides to remote peaks for some of the most challenging skiing anywhere in the world.
ROPEWAYSCurrently there are five ropeways at work, designed by “Doppel-mayer” company. The lowest lift station is at 1 990 meters above sea level and the top station is at an elevation of 3 300 meter. The first lift (three chairs) is 1 010 meter in length, the second one (four chairs) – 2 310 meter and the third lift (three chairs) is 1 060 meter long. There is one more ski-lift under construction. It will be gondola-type with the length of 2 450 meters.
Georgia’s Year-Round Playground
GETTING TO GUDAURIGudauri is easily accessible year round. Regular mini-buses depart to Gudauri from Didube bus station. Distance from Tbilisi is 120 km. and journey usually takes 2-2½ hours. Didube bus station – 4 Karaleti str. TbilisiDeparture: daily, several times a dayTel: +995 322 34 49 24
www.georgia.travel/gudauri
Georgia’s Year-Round Playground
FACTS & FIGURES
Elevation – 2 200 m. above sea levelDistance from Tbilisi – 120 km.The lowest lift station – 1 990 m. above sea levelThe highest lift station – 3 300 m. above sea levelSki lift manufacturer companies – “Doppelmayer” and “Pomagalski”Total length of ski runs – 57 km.Average snow cover – 2.5 m.
ACCOMMODATION IN GUDAURI
Hotel Shele Gudauri,Kazbegi Region,4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 599 56 12 08 www.hotelshele.ltd.ge
Hotel SevenGudauri, Kazbegi Region,4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 599 36 81 06www.gudauriresort.com
Hotel GudauriGudauri, Kazbegi Region, 4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 599 55 92 22; +995 599 57 92 22; E-mail: [email protected] www.gudauri.ge
Hotel Gudauri HutGudauri, Kazbegi Region, 4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 599 27 22 91; +995 599 39 81 23E-mail: [email protected] www.gudaurihut.com
Hotel TrussoGudauri, Kazbegi Region, 4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 599 50 76 06; +995 595 41 11 17E-mail: [email protected] www.hoteltruso.com
Hotel ParnasiGudauri, Kazbegi Region, 4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 577 74 02 08
Hotel ShamoGudauri, Kazbegi Region, 4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 599 50 01 42; +995 8790 19 29 24E-Mail: [email protected] www.allgudauri.ge
Hotel OzonGudauri, Kazbegi Region, 4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 322 22 31 46; +995 599 92 36 72E-mail: [email protected] www.ozon.ge
Hotel PanoramaGudauri, Kazbegi Region,4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 599 33 00 03; +995 599 90 00 75E-mail: [email protected] www.Skihouse-panorama.com
Hotel House of the sunGudauri, Kazbegi Region, 4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 599 58 82 00
Hotel Gagieti Gudauri, Kazbegi Region, 4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 599 57 90 99E-mail: [email protected] www.gagieti.ge
Hotel Snow HouseGudauri, Kazbegi Region, 4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 590 502008 ; +995 599 502008
Hotel Cross Pass Gudauri, Kazbegi Region, 4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 599 11 58 55E-mail: [email protected]
Hotel Hut on the MountainGudauri, Kazbegi Region, 4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 599 62 36 03; +995 593 65 02 04
Hotel BakhtrioniGudauri, Kazbegi Region, 4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 599 65 06 87www.bakhtrioni.ge
Hotel FreeriderTel: +995 599 65 06 87; +995 322 39 65 89E-mail: [email protected]
Hotel PanamaGudauri, Kazbegi Region, 4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 591 91 72 72
Hotel Carpe DiemGudauri, Kazbegi Region, 4702, GeorgiaTel: +995 322 51 07 70 E-mail: [email protected]
MESTIA FEEL ON THE TOP OF THE WORLDMESTIA FEEL ON THE TOP OF THE WORLD
ABOUT MESTIA
Mestia is the staging post for most trips to Svaneti. It is a conveni-ent base for exploring the area. It has always been a popular summertime destination for holidaymakers, but nowadays Mestia is inviting skiers onto the slopes of its mountains. The resort offers paths of various difficulties to skiers. Three ski routs have been built here complying with the highest international standards. Besides winter pastime Mestia offers its visitors rich cultural herit-age to explore. Its house-towers, most of them dating back to the 12/13th centuries, spring up from the ground like miniature castles. With strong architectural presence it is no surprise that Mestia Museum is treasure trove of exquisite icons and artifacts gathered from Svaneti’s many remote churches and villages, preserved in this natural mountain fortress from centuries of pillagers.Here you are truly in the heart of the mountains and the feeling of being here is indescribable!
WINTER ACTIVITIES
DOWNHILL SKIINGNewly constructed ski lift, that offers four-seated open cabins ena-bling skiers to reach the peak of the route in comfort, is 1 400 me-ters in length. It starts at an altitude of 1 800 meters and reaches 2 350 meters at its highest point.
The length of the red ski run for professional skiers is 2 600 meter long. The blue run targeting less experienced skiers is 2 670 meters in length. 300 meter long Mugviri run is for amateur skiers.
HELISKINGBeing a new winter resort Mestia’s heliskiing potential is yet to be explored. Though lovers of extreme venture to ski down the highest peaks of the resort.
ICE SKATINGIce skating rink is located in the centre of Mestia. It is run by local government. The rink offers skating lovers 70 pairs of skates for free.
GETTING TO MESTIA
BY LANDUnlike many mountainous parts of Georgia, Svaneti is accessible year round. From Tbilisi road takes you via the town of Zugdidi and then up into the mountains – a 400 kilometer trip that takes about 7-8 hours of nonstop driving. Several mini-buses depart for Zugdidi every day from Tbilisi’s Didube bus station. The trip to Zugdidi takes about 5 hours. Once in Zugdidi it is possible to hire a 4X4 to take you the rest of the way to Mestia or take mini-bus, which leaves at least once a day.
7, Tevdore Mgvdeli str. TbilisiDepartures: daily, 7-8 am in the morning2, Moscow ave. TbilisiDepartures: Tuesday and Saturday, 10 am in the morningTel: +995 322 74 63 23/ +995 32 599 39 35 35
Many travelers prefer to take night train to Zugdidi which arrives in the town early in the morning, just in time for the mini-bus to Mestia.
Tbilisi central railway station (2, Vagzali sq. Tbilisi)Routes: Tbilisi – ZugdidiDeparture: dailyTel.: +995 32 256 47 60www.railway.ge
BY AIRAnother option is to fly to Mestia. The local airport has recently been refurbished and if the weather is permissible there are regular flights from Tbilisi International Airport. However timetable is liable to sudden changes, so it is essential that travelers double-check all arrangements before flying.Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10 am. The cost of round ticket is 150 GEL. Tickets can be booked by phone on +995 32 2400 400.
TOURISM INFORMATION CENTER7, Seti sq. MestiaWorking hours: every day 10:00 am – 18:00 pmTel: +995 8790 35 73 75
FACTS & FIGURES
Area of the region - 3 044 km2Population of the Townlet – 2 600Elevation – 1 500 m. above sea levelDistance from Tbilisi – 400 km.The length of the red ski run – 2 600 m.The length of the blue ski runs – 2 670 m.Length of Mugviri run – 300 m.Ski lift manufacturer company – “Leitner-Poma Inc.”Ski lift length – 1 400 m.Number of seats – 39Type of seats – open, four seats per carElevation of starting point of the lift 1 800 m.Elevation of end point of the lift 2 350 m.
Guesthouse Ushba7, Tamar Mephe str. MestiaTel: +995 599 55 52 [email protected]
Hotel HatsvaliHatsvaliTel: +995 551 46 35 12
Hotel Mestia27, Seti sq. MestiaTel: +995 577 72 12 11www.hotelmestia.ge
Hotel Svaneti5, Tamar Mephe str. MestiaTel: +995 551 46 35 12www.hotelsvaneti.ge
Hotel Tetnuldi9, Margiani str. MestiaTel: +995 8790 12 33 44 www.tetnuldi.ge
Guesthouse Nino Ratiani1, J.Khaftani str. MestiaTel: +995 599 18 35 [email protected] www.svanetighouse.com
Guesthouse David Zhorzholiani3, Seti Turn, MestiaTel: +995 8790 34 49 48
Guesthouse Nunu Pilpani24, Ioseliani str. MestiaTel: +995 599 64 86 00
Guesthouse Nana Jafaridze13, Ioseliani str. MestiaTel: +995 8790 42 19 41
Guesthouse Gia Jafaridze15, Guladi Jafaridze str. MestiaTel: +995 8790 60 63 32
Guesthouse Giorgi Jafaridze2, Senaki str. MestiaTel: +995 551 33 55 66
Guesthouse Nino Jafaridze26, Seti sq. MestiaTel: +995 599 57 28 50
Guesthouse Nino Makhatelashvili5, Margiani str. MestiaTel: +995 8790 38 03 00
Guesthouse Nino Tsulukiani8, Guladi Jafaridze str. MestiaTel: +995 595 58 98 39
Guesthouse Mizdon Margiani15, Lanchvali str. MestiaTel: +995 599 21 71 30
Guesthouse Roza Shukvani17, Sela str. MestiaTel: +995 599 64 14 55
Guesthouse Leo ChartolaniMestiaTel: +995 8790 26 06 16
Guesthouse Dodo Jafaridze13, G.jafaridze str. MestiaTel: +995 599 19 06 82
Guesthouse Nino Ratiani1, J.Khaftani str. MestiaTel: +995 599 18 35 55E-mail: [email protected] www.svanetighouse.com
Guesthouse Nazo Farjiani12, G.Japaridze str. MestiaTel: +995 599 93 83 24
Guesthouse Leo Nakani12, Senaki str. MestiaTel: +995 599 79 13 02
Guesthouse Aleks NigurianiKhergiani str . MestiaTel: +995 598 80 37 01
Guesthouse Tamaz ChartolaniMestiaTel: +995 555 33 12 83
Guesthouse Tsiuri Gabliani20, I.Gabliani str. MestiaTel: +995 599 56 93 [email protected]
Hostel Seti7, Seti sq. Tel: +995 8790 76 53 55
Guesthouse Zhela Avaliani2, Seti Turn, MestiaTel: +995 599 18 61 05
ACCOMMODATION IN MESTIA
WHERE EVERY DAY IS AN ADVENTURE
BAKURIANI
ABOUT BAKURIANI
Located on the northern slope of the Trialeti Range, only three-hour’s drive from Tbilisi, Bakuriani is the place for year-round fun and adventure. The resort sits in a wide volcanic crater at an altitude of 1 700 meter, surrounded by virgin spruce forest that adds curative value to the resort. It is connected by narrow-guage railroad to the valley spa town of Borjomi.Originally developed as an Olympic training facility Bakuriani is Georgia’s most popular winter sports and recreation destination. Dozens of alpine slopes and cross-country trails offer some of the most spectacular skiing opportunities in Europe. Newly built hotels, guest houses, and chalets in tasteful settings feature a full range of vacation accommodations at very affordable prices. In Bakuriani the average depth of snow is 60 cm.The skiing season lasts from December till mid April.
WINTER ACTIVITIESSKIINGOver a dozen alpine runs and pristine off-trail slopes make Bakuriani a skier’s paradise. Short family-runs are also available. The highest mountain of the resort used for skiing is called mount Kokhta 2. It stands at around 2 255 meters above sea level. Here the ski-track is of average difficulty (red). The length equals to 1 800 meters.
Another high mountain of the resort is Kokhtagora, that is located at an altitude of 2 155 meters. Ski-tracks of average difficult and difficult level are located here (two black and one red). The “25 meter trail” is a favorite place of beginner skiers and children for skiing and tobogganing.The Kokhtamountain and Didveli ski-runs are superb, while the region as a whole carries the best cross-country skiing in Georgia.
SNOWMOBILES & SLEDGESThe hills and valleys around Bakuriani are ideal for snowmobiling. They can be rented nearly anywhere. Bakuriani has several hire centers, for both single and double-seat snowmobiles. The open hills offer deep snow and almost unlimited scope for adventure. Snowmobile hunting or ice fishing trips can also be arranged.Prefer to get around the old-fashioned way? Horse-drawn sledges are the traditional mode of winter transportation in Bakuriani. For a real treat take a romantic sledge ride around the resort.
ICE SKATINGSkating is another great pastime in Bakuriani. The valley offers a variety of opportunities, including in Bakuriani Park and in the gardens of the Hotel “Edem”.
CABLE-WAYSTwo cable-ways operate on Didveli. First, a gondola ski-lift takes you up to the slope of Mount Sakvelo, where ski tracks of easy and me-dium difficulty begin. The length equals 3 800 m. At the upper station of the gondola ski-lift the lower station of a chairlift is located. This route will take the visitors onto the tip of a much difficult, very steep ski track, almost near the peak of mount Sakvelo. Kokhtagora is served by two-seat cable-ways and two tow-ways (so called Bugel). The Bugels are located in parallel to the chair cable-way, alongside the easy section of the Kokhtagora track to the right and to the left.
PARKThe park is located in the centre of Bakuriani and is easily acces-sible for the vacationers. Here, near the ice rink, skiers are served by two tow-ways: the shorter one takes the skiers to the easy (blue) track, while the other reaching the top of the slope serves the difficult (black) track. Both of the tracks are quite short in length.In the park visitors can also enjoy driving snowmobiles. The park offers different attractions, especially for children.
GETTING TO BAKURIANIBY BUSStation: Didube bus station – 4 Karaleti str. TbilisiRoutes: Tbilisi – Borjomi - BakurianiDeparture: dailyTel.: +995 32 234 49 24/+995 32 218 05 67
BY TRAINTbilisi central railway station (2, Vagzali sq. Tbilisi)Route: Tbilisi – ValeDeparture: dailyTel.: +995 32 256 47 60www.railway.ge
TOURISM INFORMATION CENTER
1, D. Agmashenebeli str. BakurianiTel: +995 367 24 00 37
www.georgia.travel/bakuriani
Hotel Villa Vita 34, Mta str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 39 77 71; +995 367 24 04 30E-mail: [email protected] www.vilavita.ge
Hotel Tovlis Babua 1, Mta str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 14 27 83; +995 599 41 13 29
Hotel CedarsAgmashenebeli str. BakurianiTel:+995 322 50 95 85 ,+995 599 17 96 99, E-mail: [email protected];[email protected] www.cedars.ge
Hotel Melisi55, Agmashenebeli str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 22 84 99; +995 599 53 43 43
Hotel Victoria85, Agmashenebeli str. BakurianiTel: +995 36 274 03 55; +995 595 55 21 52www.infovictoria-bakuriani.ge
Hotel Evrika 87, Agmashenebeli str. BakurianiTel: +995 577 54 54 55; +995 536 72 405 04E-mail: [email protected] www.welcome.ge/eurika
Hotel Apollon 21, Agmashenebeli str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 57 11 08; +995 577 73 07 72
Hotel Tbilisi17, Agmashenebeli str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 90 93 05; +995 599 11 16 44; +995 599 68 76 09
Hotel MgzavrebiTsriuli (Tsaqadze) str. BakurianiTel: +995 555 77 69 83; +995 592 22 05 20E-mail: [email protected]
Hotel Piramida29, Chavchavadze str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 29 68 40; +995 599 56 65 94; +995 36 72 40 04
Hotel Red houseBakurianiTel: +995 595 54 10 10; +995 599 22 10 10www.welcome.ge/redhouse
Hotel Bakuriani Hills17a, Agmashenebeli str. BakurianiTel: +995 32 213 11 31; +995 555 15 14 44; +995 367 24 00; +995 77 83 67E-mail: [email protected]
Hotel Vere Palace12, Tsakadze str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 11 60 45; +995 595 30 06 40E-mail: [email protected]
Hotel Trialeti Palace1, Trialeti str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 56 17 26; +995 577 77 44 09; +995 367 24 03 03E-mail: [email protected] www.kazbegihotels.ge
Guesthouse Villa Bakuriani4, Regina Tamara str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 58 81 62; +995 367 24 0 1 18www.welcome.ge/villa_bakuriani
Hotel Villa palace1,Tsakadze str.BakurianiTel: +995 367 24 02 73; +995 595 90 11 44E-mail: [email protected]
Hotel Primag85, Agmashenebeli str.BakurianiTel: +995 555 39 33 93. E-mail: [email protected]
Guesthouse Etalasi74, Agmashenebeli str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 54 14 70
Guesthouse Sanmaria88, Agmashenebeli str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 50 66 75
Hotel DidveliDidveli, BakurianiTel: +995 599 17 61 11E-mail: [email protected]
Guesthouse Tamar Mepe2, Tamar Mepe str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 51 71 51; +995 367 24 03 86
Hotel Premier Palace26,Tsakadze str.BakurianiTel: +995 322 50 62 51; +995 599 60 33 80E-mail: [email protected]
Hotel CrystalDidveli, BakurianiTel: +995 367 24 03 76; +995 595 46 14 61E-mil: [email protected] www.hotelcrystal.ge
Guesthouse Edelwais19, Mta str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 50 63 49; +995 599 95 25 94; +995 367 24 04 10
Guesthouse Holidayni60, Kostava str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 93 33 64; +995 599 95 65 60www.welcome.ge/holidayni
Guesthouse Magi7, 9 April str. BakurianiTel: +995 599 19 38 42; +995 599 25 42 56www.welcome.ge/magi
ACCOMMODATION IN BAKURIANI
FACTS & FIGURESPopulation – 2 000Elevation – 1 700 m. above sea levelDistance from Tbilisi – 187 km.Distance from Borjomi – 30 km.Elevation of Kokhtagora mountain – 2 155 m. above sea levelTotal length of Didveli ski runs – 3 800 m.Average snow cover – 0.6 m.
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MESTIA
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BAKURIANI
USEFUL INFORMATION
VISA INFORMATIONPassport valid for at least six months is required for visitors of all nationalities. There is no visa requirement for those who hold a pass-port from the United States of America, Canada, Japan, Israel, member countries of European Union, GCC countries and etc.Nationalities from CIS countries, except those holding passports from the Russian Federation and Turkmenistan, do not require a visa. For more information please visit website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia: www.mfa.gov.ge
TRANSPORTATIONBy air – Direct flights to Tbilisi are available from many European and Asian cities. Non-stop flights can be taken from Amsterdam, Munich, Riga, Vienna, Frankfurt, Prague, Paris, Warsaw, Istanbul, Dubai, Tel-Aviv, Athens, Baku, Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Kiev, Minsk, Alma-Ata, Astana, Aktau, Tehran and Urumqi. Istanbul is the main hub connecting Tbilisi International Airport to the world’s main cities.By land – Daily buses mainly to Tbilisi depart from Baku, Istanbul, Ankara, Trabzon, Yerevan and Athens. Railway connections are available from Azerbaijan and Armenia.
ACCOMMODATIONTbilisi offers hotels in all categories from international four-star to home-stays. In rural regions accommodation is primarily three-star family hotels, bed and breakfast and home-stays.
CUISINE There are many excellent restaurants in Tbilisi serving both traditional Georgian and international cuisine, while restaurants in differ-ent regions of the country mainly offer traditional dishes.
CLIMATEClimate of the country is extremely diverse, considering its small size. The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range plays an important role in moderating Georgia’s climate and protects the country from the penetration of colder air masses from the north. The Lesser Cauca-sus Mountains partially protect the region from the influence of dry and hot air masses from the south as well. Summer temperatures average from 19 °C to 22 °C, winter temperatures – 1.5 °C to 3 °C.
CURRENCYGeorgia’s currency is Lari/GEL, which is subdivided into 100 Tetri. One GEL equals to 0.46 Euro or 0.60 U.S. Dollar (11/2011)
ELECTRICITYElectrical current - 220 Volts, 50 Hz. EU standard plugs work right across Georgia.
COMMUNICATIONThe country telephone code is +995. The area code for Tbilisi is 32. Georgian mobile operators (Geocell, MagtiCom and Beeline) cover almost the whole territory of the country. Nowadays almost every town in Georgia has internet access. There is WI-FI zone in many cafes, hotels and squares in Tbilisi and Batumi that enable visitors to use free internet.
USEFUL WEBSITESwww.gnta.gewww.mfa.gov.gewww.moh.gov.gewww.gitoa.gewww.tourism-association.ge
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