If you are in Georgia, your trip cannot be complete without hiking in Gudauri Ski Resort. Skiing is one of the must-do adventures in Georgia, especially in winter. There are top 5 places in Georgia that are perfect for Skiing, but the Guduari Ski Resort ranks first. If you want to head to Georgia, get the Georgia tour package for the perfect experience in Georgia. You can also get a guided tour with the best travel agency in Dubai and add skiing & this ski resort to the itinerary.

Let’s dive into the blog for a perfect experience at Guduari Ski Resort.

Introduction

It is the highest and most famous ski resort in Georgia and a perfect place for skiing lovers. Guests can enjoy skiing on piste, freeride, or heliski.

Guduari is 120 km away from the main city center of Georgia – Tbilisi and 320 km from the city of Kutaisi. The best ski time in Guduari is from 20 December to the mid of April.

 

Skiing routes and conditions

The highest peak of the resort is Mount Sadzele which is 3307 m above sea level. There is another famous place in Guduari is Kudebi which is 3007 above sea level. There are 11 ski lifts and 3 moving carpets in Guduari. A Chair lift that connects Doppelmayr to Austria and a Gondola ride that will take you to France from POMA which make possible skiing and snowboarding.

 

Some popular lifts at Guduari are:

  • Pirveli (First Trail): It is the easiest ski route perfect for beginners which starts from old Guduari near Marco Polo Hotel.

Seat: six

Altitude: 2000m

Vertical drop: 150 m

Cableway Length: 1010m

 

  • Snow Park (Second Trail): It is the second trail in Guduari which is also perfect for beginners and you can reach it through Soliko Line.

Seat: three

Altitude: 2700m

Vertical drop: 120 m

Cableway Length: 900m

 

 

  • Soliko (Third Trail): This trail comes with a medium difficulty level. This trail is connected to another trail i.e. Sport Trail and all these are at medium difficulty level.

Seat: six

Altitude: 2150m

Vertical drop: 520 m

Cableway Length: 2310m

 

  • Shino (Fourth Trail): This trail has a moderate difficulty line.

Seat: six

Altitude: 2200m

Vertical drop: 500 m

Cableway Length: 2750m

 

 

  • Good Aura (Fifth Trail): This trail starts from Gudaura with a moderate difficulty level, although some trails need intermediate skiing skills.

Seat: ten

Altitude: 2160m

Vertical drop: 540 m

Cableway Length: 2380m

 

 

  • Kudebi (Sixth Trail): This trail is a red-line trail that needs an experienced and expert skiing skill for a comfortable ski.

Seat: six

Altitude: 2850m

Vertical drop: 290 m

Cableway Length: 850m

 

 

  • Sadzelle (Seventh Trail): It is more than Kudebi which also needs good skiing skills but also with bad weather when the visibility is very low.

Seat: four

Altitude: 2770m

Vertical drop: 488 m

Cableway Length: 1300m

 

 

  • Kobi Pass (Eighth Trail): This trail is at a moderate level and provides an amazing view over Mount Kazbegi.

Seat: ten

Altitude: 2700m

Vertical drop: 300 m

Cableway Length: 1560m

 

 

Ski Rental Equipment in Gudauri

You can easily rent ski equipment in Gudauri at places like Old Gudauri and New Gudauri. Its prices are dependent on what type of ski or snowboard you purchase. The average price ranges between 40 to 80 GEL which includes a pair of skis and boots for a day. Some rental places are Marco Polo Hotel ski Rental and Burosport ski Rental.

 

Ski Instructor

There is no doubt that skiing and snowboarding are adventurous activities but they can also be challenging if you are a beginner. You will need a good instructor who will teach the basics and develop your skiing and snowboarding skills in less time. There are various skiing schools in Gudauri which are just one call away.

 

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