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This challenging trekking trip takes you through Georgia’s most impressive high-mountain landscapes. From the rugged rock spires of the Chaukhi Massif, through remote valleys in Khevsureti, to the famous defensive towers of Svaneti, you’ll experience the Greater Caucasus in its most pristine form.
You can look forward to multi-day trekking stages over high mountain passes, overnight stays in tents and traditional guesthouses, and spectacular views of some of the highest mountains in the Caucasus. Highlights of the trip include crossing the Chaukhi Pass at 3,338 meters, the colorful Abudelauri Lakes, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ushguli, and the legendary trekking route from Ushguli to Mestia.
This trekking tour in Georgia is designed for hikers who are in good physical condition, sure-footed, and adventurous, and who want to discover Georgia off the beaten path. It offers the perfect combination of alpine challenges, Georgian hospitality, and some of Europe’s most beautiful mountain landscapes.
Route
Day 1 - Arrival (Tbilisi → Juta)
- Pickup at Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
- Transfer to Juta (approx. 2,150 m), one of the highest villages in Georgia. Travel time: approx. 3.5–4 hours. via the Georgian Military Highway, passing the Gudauri viewpoint and the Ananuri Fortress.
- Check-in at the guesthouse.
Days 2–5 – Trekking over the Chaukhi Pass to Zanduki
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Day 2: Juta → Chaukhi Pass Base Camp.
Ascent through the Chaukhi Valley below the striking Chaukhi rock spires. Overnight in tents. Hiking time: 4–5 hours, elevation gain: approx. 600 hm -
Day 3: Crossing the Chaukhi Pass (3,338 m).
Highest point – Descent into the Abudelauri Valley with its three colorful mountain lakes (blue, green, white). Overnight in tents. Hiking time: 6–7 hours, ↑ 1,000 / ↓ 800 m elevation gain – the highlight of the trek -
Day 4: Descent to Roshka and on toward Zanduki/Khevsureti
Walking time: 4–5 hours, mostly ↓ -
Day 5: Hike to Zanduki
Overnight stay at a guesthouse (alternatively, Didebani or Kavtaraani).
Day 6 - Transfer to Ushguli
- A long day of travel across Georgia to Ushguli (2,100 m, UNESCO World Heritage Site), one of the highest permanently inhabited settlements in Europe, featuring the characteristic Svan defensive towers. Travel time: all day
- Overnight stay at the guesthouse.
Days 7–10 – Trekking from Ushguli to Mestia, including a horseback riding tour
Classic multi-day tour on the Transcaucasian High Trail with overnight stays in guesthouses (comfort trekking, no tent). Classic multi-day tour on the Transcaucasian High Trail with overnight stays in guesthouses (comfort trekking, no tent).
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Day 7: Ushguli → Iprali.
View of Shkhara (5,193 m), Georgia’s highest mountain. Hiking time: 5–6 hours. -
Day 8: Iprali → Adishi.
Passing the village of Adishi with a view of the glacier. Hiking time: 4–5 hours. -
Day 9: Adishi → Crossing the Adishi River via the glacier (horseback ride across the ford) → Pass (2,722 m) → Khalde/Iprari.
Walking time: 6–7 hours; highlight stage -
Day 10: Stage to Mestia
The capital of Svaneti. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 11 – Departure
- Transfer from Mestia to Kutaisi (KUT), travel time approx. 4–5 hours. Departure.
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