TABERNE
Gudauri
69.7 km²
total area
2150 m
Above sea level
temperate cold
climate
Mtskheta-Mtianeti
region
Why Gudauri?
The young resort of Gudauri is actively developing, gaining the status of one of the best ski villages in Georgia. The dense snow cover here lasts until April, the slopes of the Greater Caucasus Range offer trails of varying steepness, and the weather conditions remain comfortable throughout the season. Hotels in Gudaura are new, the infrastructure is well-established, and the level of service is at a high level at reasonable prices. The resort is convenient for skiing with children, but you will have to put up with a minimum level of baby service – the game room service is not yet provided.
The infrastructure is under construction, but there are enough restaurants and cafes to have a delicious meal. Establishments are concentrated between the first and second stages, there is a food zone in New Gudaur. Among the restaurants with good panoramas, two deserve attention: “Vitamin” and “Mega Bar”.
There are accommodation facilities in each zone – in the Lower Gudaur there is the largest choice, in the Upper zone there are inexpensive hostels and hotels.
In general, the resort is suitable for a relaxing holiday: for couples who teach a child to ride, or for older people who prefer a vacation at a measured pace.
Flight
Gudauri is 140 km away from Tbilisi. Many international flights arrive at the airport of the Georgian capital, so the main flow of tourists comes to the resort from Tbilisi. Travel restrictions apply for this region Before departure, you must provide a certificate of vaccination against COVID-19
prices
Prices for ski lifts in Gudauri - one lift costs 7 GEL, three lifts - 18 GEL, and night skiing - 10 GEL. A daily ski pass costs 40 GEL for adults and 25 GEL for children from 6 to 16 years old. For a ski pass for a week you need to pay 232 GEL. You can use the multi-pass, which is valid in all ski centers in the country.
Accommodation
The resort provides a wide range of accommodation from budget guest houses to luxury apartments in five-star luxury hotels. We analyzed hotels in Mtskheta and tried to choose the most optimal hotels in terms of price-quality ratio according to various criteria here
Attractions
Interesting
CUISINE AND RESTAURANTS
The food at the resort traditionally pleases with quality - Gudauri restaurants, reviews of which remain enthusiastic, offer dishes of Georgian, European cuisine and fast food. Compared to European ski resorts, catering here is inexpensive, but take note: prices on the slope will be higher than in the Lower Zone. The reason is the availability of water and logistics. В Гудауре заслуживает классическая грузинская кухня: хачапури, оджахури, грибы на кецы и хинкали.
Tracks
Gudauri is suitable for beginners, fans of off-piste skiing and guests with children. The slopes here are gentle, and excellent conditions are offered for freeriding and descending through virgin fields. Among the 22 ski slopes of Gudauri there are both difficult and training ones, and some slopes are illuminated in the evening. The lower lift is located at an altitude of 1990 m, the upper one at 3307 m. The main advantage of the resort is off-piste skiing in any direction from the lift. A track for high-speed disciplines was laid from Mount Kudebi, and several conditionally black slopes were equipped on Mount Sadele.
SHOPPING: SHOPS
Tourists will find a wide selection of souvenirs in Gudauri shops. Those who want to do full-fledged shopping during their holidays can go to Tbilisi. The resort offers its guests various ski activities. For fans of mountain skiing, eight slopes of different difficulty levels are open. Some of them are suitable for beginner skiers and children. Excellent routes are laid among the picturesque valleys for those who prefer cross-country skiing. Everyone can try heli-skiing, freeride, speedriding and backcountry.