Where To Ski And Snowboard In Georgia

As winter approaches, ski lovers get excited. And what could be better than to hear about the lesser known ski resorts that await you in Georgia? The country is famous for being the mountain pearl of the Caucasus region. Therefore, winter here is full of excellent opportunities for snowboarders, skiers, free riders and snow lovers. We have compiled a list of the best Georgian ski resorts for you to choose.

1. Gudauri

Resort, Cabin

Settled on the south-facing plateau of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range, Gudauri enjoys maximum exposure to the sun, making it an all-year-round tourist destination. The mountain slopes are covered with snow between December and Apri at the elevation between 1,990 and 3,279 meters. There are 57 km of slopes available for skiers and snowboarders, and the average snow depth on these slopes reaches 2.5 meters.

Gudauri Ski Resort | © Baia Dzagnidze | © Baia Dzagnidze

2. Bakuriani

Resort

With only 26 km of slopes available for skiers and snowboarders, Bakuriani is a favorite resort for families with kids. Situated on the northern hill of Trialeti Range, the resort is at 1,700 meters above sea level and is very close to Borjomi. Take a railway called “Kukushka” from Borjomi and enjoy gorgeously snow-covered spruce forest along the way.
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Bakuriani is one of the oldest ski resorts in Georgia. The first skiing infrastructure was installed in 1932. Skiing in Bakuriani is not easy as in Gudauri. The ski runs go along the spruce forests and Kokhtagora ski run is one of the best steep skiing runs for professional skiers.
The climate at Bakuriani is known for its many curative factors. Fresh air from high mountains, spruce and beech forests, lots of sunshine and high levels of ultraviolet rays can be beneficial for sufferers of lymphadenitis, anaemia or chronic non-tuberculosis illness of respiratory tract.
Bakuriani, ბაკურიანი, Georgia

3. Goderdzi

Resort

Situated at an elevation of 2,000 meters, this ski resort in a coastal region of Adjara (109 km away from Batumi) is unique in its nature, beautiful scenery, fresh air, and well-equipped tracks laid out over eight km of slopes.

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Goderdzi is an all year round resort, offering alpine hiking, horseback riding, and paragliding in summer, while in winter snow covers the slopes from November to April. Visitors have the opportunity to taste the local curative mineral spring waters and visit Goderdzi fossil forest, which is one of the unique in the world. Free riders can find excellent powder snow here.
Goderdzi Pass-Beshumi, Georgia

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