Consider all the best ski resorts in Georgia for winter holidays in 2021. We will find out where to go skiing and snowboarding, how much a ski pass for adults and children costs, which hotels to book for the most advantageous location relative to the slopes, and how the slopes generally differ.
All resorts are already waiting for tourists, new routes are being prepared, lifts are being built, guides are training. The narrow-gauge railway in Borjomi has been restored, and a new ring road is being built in Bakuriani. There is also free Wi - Fi on the slopes.
When is the best time to ski in Georgia?
Which resort to choose for skiing in Georgia depends on the choice of skiing time. IN December - early January there is fluffy snow, which is ideal for skiing and is warm enough from -2 to -12 C °. The skiing season starts earlier and ends later in the high mountain resorts of Gudauri and Tetnuldi. Heavy snowfalls occur once a week, which restore the snow cover.
IN february high in the mountains there can be strong winds, fogs and frosts down to -15 C ° in the afternoon. IN march the weather is similar to December, only snowfalls occur more often. In general, it is very sunny in the mountains all season, and from March you can sunbathe in the resorts of Georgia. For a tan, it is best to go to Bakuriani, it is always sunny and warmer there than in other Georgian resorts. Ski tours in Georgia are possible from October to May, the price starts from 3450 rubles per person with a flight from Moscow.
The best ski resorts in Georgia for the season 2021:
Gudauri
- Features of the resort:
The cost of skiing in the Gudauri ski resort is much lower than in European resorts, and there are even more opportunities to prove yourself. All tracks are located on the slopes of Mount Kudauri, above the forest level. First of all, people go to Gudauri for freeride - a free descent down the slope from a height of 3007 meters, a helicopter ride to the summits is popular.
Season from 13.12 to 10.05. There are only 6 lifts, plus drag lifts. There are snowboarding trails, toboggan runs and certified slalom trails. By winter, they plan to reconstruct one of the cable cars and build 3 new ones. In addition to skiing, the resort offers snowmobiling, mountaineering, paragliding (~ $ 100), rock climbing, tennis, bowling, ice rink, pool and spa services.
Where it is inexpensive to relax in the mountains in winter and go skiing is in Gudauri, due to its popularity with tourists and equipment. Already this season, a snowmaking system will be installed at the resort and the number of days for skiing will increase. And in 2023, the Freestyle and Snowboard World Championships will be held here.
- The cost of the ski pass until March 2021:
- 5897 rubles per adult (7 days of skiing)
- 3686 per child from 6 to 16 years old
- Night skiing costs 254 rubles, as well as a one-time climb. Student discounts apply.
- Equipment rental prices:
Equipment (skis, boots, poles) - 753 rubles per day on weekdays and 879 rubles on weekends. Discounts for students. When renting for more than 3 days, the calculation is from 753 rubles per day. Snowboard and boots rental - 879 rubles per day. Helmet - 251 rubles per day.
* Hotels may have discounts on ski passes and equipment rental.
* Payment only in local currency - lari.
* You can purchase "Multicard" for a lift from 126 rubles and top it up for the required amount. The card is valid for more than 500 resorts in the world.
- Hotels in the resort:
The minimum price for two is from 2540 rubles in the Tsar Bani spa hotel. The price includes an excellent breakfast, 400 meters from the cable car. The hotel has pleasant music, panoramic views, very clean and cozy home-style.
Apartments - from 5462 for four in the GVC Luxe New Gudauri hotel. The aparthotel offers safe airport transfers, well-equipped apartments, direct access to the slopes, guides and ski school services.
Hotel with 2 meals a day - Deka room rates - from 4853 rubles per day.
* Due to the fact that a new ski lift and new tracks have been built, it is possible to stay in Kozbegi. The Rooms Hotel Kazbegi 4 * with stunning views and good design is perfect for accommodating the whole family.
- Route scheme:
Bakuriani
- Features of the resort:
You can get to the resort in 3 hours by minibus from Tbilisi, or by train through Borjomi, then along the narrow-gauge railway. Prices in the ski resort Bakuriani are slightly higher. This place has a unique climate, very sunny (up to 210 days a year). Borjomi resort with famous mineral springs is located near the ski Bakuriani. This is the oldest resort in Georgia, there are more hotels, more varied entertainment: several jumps and skating rinks, a toboggan run, snowmobile and horse riding, paragliding.
A trip on the only narrow-gauge railway in Georgia Bakuriani - Borjomi is already an attraction. Guides organize tours to cave cities, to the Romanov Palace. Bakuriani is also known as a family resort, unlike Gudauri, there are almost no avalanches and mudflows here.
- Ski pass cost:
- 6355 rubles per adult for 7 days of skiing
- 4576 per child
Equipment rental prices: similar to Gudauri
- Hotels in the resort:
The minimum price is from 1016 rubles for a room for 3 people in the My_house complex. The price includes a visit to the water park. Newly renovated rooms with private bathroom and bathtub. Payment only in cash.
- Apartments - from 1423 rubles for two or 1600 rubles for four in the Apartment 7 at Bakuriani Residence complex. This is a private apartment in a new building on a hillside. Very warm, cozy, modern design. There is also a good bakery and a restaurant in the same house.
- Route scheme:
Hatsvali and Tetnuldi (Svaneti)
- Features of the resort:
Inexpensive resort due to food and accommodation prices, but difficult to get to the slopes and to the very place. Although some hotels offer free shuttle service. To get to the resorts you need to go to Mestia. Occasionally planes fly there, but usually they go by train to Zugdidi, then by car. In Tetnuldi there are 3 lifts and tows, up to a height of 3165 meters.
The Hatsvali resort is below, the trails here go through the forest, there is night skiing and backcountry. The resort is young, opened in 2011. What attracts? Fantastic panoramas, freeride, Svan traditions, architecture, local cuisine. Take some time and climb to Hatsvali itself by cable car. There you can not only see the Svan villages with towers from above, the main Caucasian ridge and panoramas. You can also visit a real Svan house - machub, local temples and restaurants with après ski.
- Ski pass cost:
- from 3600 to 6355 rubles per adult (7 days of skiing).
- 4576 per child
Equipment rental prices: similar to Gudauri
- Hotels in the resort:
If you decide to relax in Hatsvali in winter, then we are boldly looking for hotels in Mestia, here you can rent accommodation from 560 rubles per day per tourist. One of the decent guesthouses that we recommend considering as a place where you can stay inexpensively is Marina's Guesthouse. Guest house Sakhli Laghamshi will be slightly more expensive with more attractive conditions.
- Hatsvali trail scheme:
- The scheme of the tracks in Tenduli:
Goderdzi (Adjara)
- Features of the resort:
Goderdzi is another place where you can go skiing and snowboarding in Georgia. The resort opened in 2016 and is already gaining popularity. First of all, because it is easy to get to it through Batumi or Kutaisi. Moreover, the resort is only 100 km from the Black Sea. This gives the so-called "sea" snow, on which it is very comfortable to ride. Goderzi is called “the snowiest resort in Georgia”. The resort has 1 multi-level lift with automatic safety glasses. The difference in height is from 1700 to 2390 meters.
- Ski pass cost:
- 6355 rubles per adult (7 days of skiing)
- 4576 rubles per child
Equipment rental prices: similar to Gudauri
- Hotels in the resort:
We definitely recommend the excellent Goderdzi Ski Chalets, which is one of the most popular places to stay for tourists. You can book seats now.
- Route scheme:
Mitarbi
- Features of the resort:
Another place to go for a ride in Georgia in winter. In 2016, a new resort Kokhta - Mitarbi was opened near Bakuriani. There are 2 cable cars and a drag lift. Ski and snowboard trails. The resort is designed for training professional athletes. A skating rink for training hockey teams, springboards, new hotels are under construction. The village of Mitarbi is famous for its mineral springs and fantastic panoramas.
Ski pass cost: similar to Bakuriani.
Equipment rental prices: similar to Gudauri.
- Hotels in the resort:
An inexpensive stay near (2 km from the resort) with Mitarbi with the whole family can be at Hotel Kokhta.
