Svaneti – mountainous province in northwestern Georgia. Svaneti is interesting not only in summer but also in winter.
This Georgia hike isn’t just New Year’s Eve in the mountains, it’s a mix of outdoor activities. Short 1-2 day hikes with a return to a warm house, climbing to the top of Koruldi, a panorama of winter Ushba and Tetnuld, skiing at one of the highest mountain resorts in Georgia and Europe, getting to know the ancient culture and customs of the Svans. Well, first of all, this program is an active holiday in the circle of old and new friends. A bonus to the program is a day in the amazing city by the Black Sea – Anaklia.
The program is available to everyone, even beginners!
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Route of the program “Winter Svaneti”:
Tbilisi — Zugdidi — Mestia settlement — Hatsvali village — Ushguli settlement — Zugdidi — Anaklia town — Mtskheta – Tbilisi
Route of the program “Winter Svaneti” by days
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Meeting and gathering of the group at Tbilisi airport. Short excursion around the old part of Tbilisi: Narikala fortress, Tbilisi sulfur baths, Ferris wheel. In the evening at 21:00 we board the Tbilisi-Zugdidi train.
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Arrival in Zugdidi. We take a chartered bus to the capital of Svaneti — the village of Mestia. Accommodation in a guest house. For lunch — Georgian cuisine. After lunch, a walk around Mestia. Visiting museums: the famous mountaineer M. Khergiani, the ethnographic museum of Svaneti, walks along the authentic streets of the village, a visit to the family tower. We are getting ready to celebrate the New Year on the main square of the village of Mestia.
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We don’t sleep for long. Today we are going to the ski slopes of the village of Hatsvali, which is 8 km from Mestia. We take skis and a snowboard. Free ski lessons from our guides are waiting for you.
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Continuation of the ski program.
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After breakfast, a trip to the ancient village of Ushguli (if the road allows), which is notable for its pristine authenticity and a large number of ancestral towers. The village is located at an altitude of 2200 m. From the village we will make a short ascent to the top of 2600 m, from which an excellent panorama of Mount Shkhara and the Svaneti Range, Mount Laila opens up. Back to Mestia.
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Continuation of the ski program. Anyone can try off-piste skiing with our guide (freeride).
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This morning we say goodbye to Svaneti. Transfer to Zugdidi and the resort town of Anaklia on the Black Sea. In the evening we return to Tbilisi on the night train. По желанию переезд в Анаклию, где можно остаться еще на пару дней и насладиться мягким субтропическим климатом среди зимы.
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Trip to the ancient capital of Georgia – Mtskheta. Mtskheta is famous for its ancient streets and early Christian churches. Buying souvenirs. Departure to the airport.
Note:
The program is experimental, so adjustments are possible at the discretion of the instructor and in agreement with the group, taking into account the weather and general snow cover in the mountains. It is possible to increase the hiking part with one overnight stay in the mountains.
Why is it profitable to go hiking with Extremeguide?
Cost and conditions of the program “Winter Svaneti”
Is this trip right for you?
The program is available to everyone, even beginners!
Included in the price:
- accompanied by an experienced guide-instructor;
- accommodation in guesthouses according to the program;
- all transfers according to the program;
- ski passes for lifts (3 days of skiing);
- breakfasts in guesthouses;
- entrance tickets to museums according to the program.
The price does not include:
- flight to Tbilisi ($200-$300);
- insurance (required);
- meals during transfers and in cafes in Mestia and Tbilisi,
- lunches and dinners in cafes from $5-$10;
- additional transfers and excursions outside the program;
- New Year’s buffet (agreed in advance by the whole group) within $25-30;
- ski and snowboard rental $15/day per set;
- tips for the guide (optional, but he will be glad to have them);
- other expenses not specified in the program.
Cost depending on the number of participants
| Number of participants | Cost per 1 participant |
|---|---|
| 7 | 385 EUR |
| 6 | 410 EUR |
| 5 | 425 EUR |
| 4 | 445 EUR |
| 3 | 522 EUR |
| 2 | 635 EUR |
Best price guarantee!
- If you find a tour with a similar set of services cheaper, we will refund you the difference!
- We have included in the price all possible basic expenses for the program and guarantee that there are no hidden additional costs, while we have retained the best service at a low price: transfers, hotel accommodation, guides and staff!
We have a flexible discount system
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Necessary equipment
Equipment for the program:
Freeride skis/snowboard, ski poles, telescopic poles, avalanche transceiver, avalanche probe, shovel, 20-35 liter backpack, preferably an avalung or ABS, helmet, mask, all other equipment is identical to regular ski equipment.
Basic clothing and equipment for climbing:
Basic:
- Backpack 60-80 l. (please note that in addition to personal items, food and public equipment must fit there); (More about choosing a backpack);
- Assault backpack 30-45 l.;
- Sleeping bag comfort -0…-5 С (More about choosing a sleeping bag);
- Foam pad(thick and warm pad)(More about choosing a pad)
Shoes and clothing:
- Mountaineering boots (Usually, shoes are chosen with a thick toe and 1.5-2 sizes larger than the foot size) (More about choosing clothes and boots);
- Change of shoes (sneakers, sandals or flip-flops);
- Gaiters (shoe covers, flashlights) for boots;
- Down jacket or warm jacket;
- Warm hat;
- Walking pants (Gore-tex, cotton or synthetic);
- Warm pants;
- Walking jacket (Gore-tex, cotton or synthetic);
- Rain cape (if your walking clothes get wet);
- Thermal underwear set (if you don’t have thermal underwear, long johns and a sweater);
- Warm sweater (polar, fleece, or, in extreme cases, a sweater);
- Socks 2 pairs (“thermal socks” or other thick ones);
- Socks for overnight stays (preferably wool or down);
- Gloves or mittens (down or ski; the main thing is that they are windproof);
- Warm spare gloves;
- T-shirt;
- Change of underwear;
- Sun protection hat;
- Balaclava.
Additionally:
- Backpack cover (or large plastic bags for packing things);
- Mug, spoon, bowl, knife;
- Headlamp + set of batteries;
- Hygiene supplies (a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, a bar of soap and a little shampoo will be enough; you should not take full bottles of shower gel and shampoo, heaps of creams and lotions);
- Documents;
- Individual first aid kit (bactericidal plaster, cold, stomach, head, painkiller, sterile bandage and cotton wool, lidocaine. Also, specific and chronic diseases should be taken into account if any. In addition to the individual first aid kit, there will be a general one);
- Ski mask (possibly glasses);
- Spare glasses;
- Hygienic lipbalm;
- Sunscreen ointment;
- Water container (1-2 l);
Special equipment:
- Safety harness;
- Anchoring ropes (1 pc);
- Descender Reverso Petzl or ATX Guide Black Diamond;
- Carabiners 2 pcs. (2 medium).;
- Helmet;
- Classic ice axe;
- Crampons.
Ideally, all your gear should weigh no more than 8-10 kg with a backpack.
The amount of special equipment depends on the specific event, here is the most extensive list. Also, depending on the specific event, this equipment is either included in the price or not, in which case you do not need to buy it, but can rent it from us.
- Thermos (0.5 – 1.0 liters);
- Matches + a piece of dry fuel in a sealed package;
- Camera;
- Seat cushion;
- Work gloves;
- Trekking poles.
Additional information
This program is not just New Year in the mountains, it is a mix of active recreation. Short 1-2 day hikes with a return to a warm house, climbing to the top of Koruldi, a panorama of winter Ushba and Tetnuld, skiing at one of the highest mountain resorts in Georgia and Europe, getting to know the ancient culture and customs of the Svans. Well, first of all, this program is an active holiday in the circle of old and new friends. A bonus to the program is a day in the amazing city by the Black Sea – Anaklia.
No diseases incompatible with active tourism: List of diseases.
Features of acclimatization in high mountains
Physical and mental preparation before climbing and hiking in the mountains
Сбор группы в аэропорту Тбилиси.
Местия – столица Сванетии. Это небольшой, но очень уютный город. Жить мы будем в комфортном гестхаусе, с наличием привычных условий.
На период походной части и проживания в гестхаусе питание двухразовое, на обед перекус. Обычно в походном рационе: каши, супы, пюре из натурального картофеля, сырокопченые колбасы, сыры, сало, овощные салаты, курица, сосиски, конфеты, джемы, чай, кофе. Новогодние меню банкета формируем по месту исходя из пожеланий.
При желании возможно автономное питание.
Питание во время переездов не включено в стоимость, также не включены обеды в кафе при катании на лыжах.
На выходах аптечка находится у гида, отовсюду можно связаться со спасателями МЧС. Лучше иметь свой комплект лекарств от индивидуальных заболеваний и хронических заболеваний.
В Местии: +5..-20С, на 3500 м — от -5 до -20С.
Данная программа является потенциально безопасной для здоровья участников.
Гиды обеспечат Вам необходимую безопасность при условии соблюдения Вами Правил ТБ.
Гид обязан принять меры, обеспечивающие безопасность группы на всех видах горного рельефа. Гид не несет ответственность за жизнь участников программы, которые нарушают правила техники безопасности в горах!
The table shows the basic cost for a group and may change depending on the number of people in the group. For the calculation of the cost of the tour for a smaller number of people and individual groups, see the «Price» block for more details.
We guarantee that on the dates indicated in the table, even if there is a minimum number of people allowed in the group, the tour will take place 100% with a minimum change in cost.
Pleasant bonuses, which everyone receives when ordering a tour with us
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