If you have 1 day free in Tbilisi and wish to experience the powdery snow on the hills of Great Caucasus mountains, this snowshoe tour to Mt. Kazbegi and the amazing Gergeti Trinity church is for you. Magical colors of winter with unspoiled landscapes and the snow capped Caucasus Mountains will surround you and make for an unforgettable trip.
If you have 1 day free in Tbilisi and wish to experience the powdery snow on the hills of Great Caucasus mountains, this snowshoe tour to Mt. Kazbegi and the amazing Gergeti Trinity church is for you. Magical colors of winter with unspoiled landscapes and the snow capped Caucasus Mountains will surround you and make for an unforgettable trip.
- Jinvali Water Reservoir - The river flows into the Zhinvali reservoir. The dam, standing at 102 meters high, began operation in 1986. The power plant on the dam wall generates 130 megawatts of power. Additionally, a 37 km pipeline provides Tbilisi with drinking water.
- Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble - Ananuri fortress is a 16th-century…
- Jinvali Water Reservoir - The river flows into the Zhinvali reservoir. The dam, standing at 102 meters high, began operation in 1986. The power plant on the dam wall generates 130 megawatts of power. Additionally, a 37 km pipeline provides Tbilisi with drinking water.
- Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble - Ananuri fortress is a 16th-century castle complex located on the Aragvi River. It is situated beside the renowned Georgian Military Highway, overlooking the expansive Jinvali lake. Its tall, turreted stone walls safeguard two churches, a watchtower, and a reservoir. The main church’s facade is intricately carved with animal, floral, and Celtic-style patterns.
- Gudauri - After driving for another hour, guests arrive at Gudauri, which is 120 km north of Tbilisi. The total driving time to reach this destination is 2 hours.
This young and rapidly developing winter resort is located on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia, within the Kazbegi region, 120 km from Tbilisi, a 2-hour drive, at an elevation of 2,196 meters (about 7,200 feet) near the Cross Pass. The highest point accessible by lift is 3,000 meters above sea level, offering a breathtaking view. On clear days, one might be fortunate enough to see Mount Kazbegi, the third highest peak in Georgia at 5,047 meters.
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Mount Kazbek/ Mqinvartsveri - Kazbegi is believed to be the mountain from Greek mythology where Prometheus was chained for stealing fire from the gods.
“Kazbegi is the third highest mountain in Georgia and the eighth highest in the Caucasus.” It rises as a trachytic extinct volcanic cone from a 1,770-meter base to 5,054 meters. Several impressive glaciers and a mix of permanent and periodic snow fields extend along its sides. The mountain is part of the Khokh chain, a northern extension of the Greater Caucasus. -
Gergeti Trinity Church - The Gergeti Trinity Church was constructed in the 14th century, with the tower added about a century later. It stands at an altitude of 2,170 meters, facing Kazbegi. The name “Gergeti” is derived from the vanished Georgian village of Gergeti on the right bank of the Tergi River.
- Private tour
- Qualified mountain guiding service
- Petrol costs included
- Lunch boxes and hot drinks provided
- Comfortable A/C car travel
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi
- Equipment rental available
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Private tour
- Qualified mountain guiding service
- Petrol costs included
- Lunch boxes and hot drinks provided
- Comfortable A/C car travel
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi
- Equipment rental available
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Travel insurance
- Travel insurance
- The difficulty of this tour is moderate
- Snow season is from December to March
- Total Elevations +/-: 450 m
- Hiking distance: 8 km (5mi), 4km (2.5mi) uphill to Gergeti
- Walking time: 3-4 hours
- Requirement: snow pants, warm trekking boots, gloves, warm clothing
- The tour is quite spotive and therefore, requires travelers with good physical conditions.
- The difficulty of this tour is moderate
- Snow season is from December to March
- Total Elevations +/-: 450 m
- Hiking distance: 8 km (5mi), 4km (2.5mi) uphill to Gergeti
- Walking time: 3-4 hours
- Requirement: snow pants, warm trekking boots, gloves, warm clothing
- The tour is quite spotive and therefore, requires travelers with good physical conditions.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.