Gudauri

Gudauri
გუდაური

Gudauri
Gudauri
გუდაური

Location of Gudauri in Georgia

Coordinates: 42°28′39″N 44°28′28″E / 42.47750°N 44.47444°E
Country Georgia
Mkhare Mtskheta-Mtianeti
Elevation 2,196 m (7,205 ft)
Time zone Georgian Time (UTC+4)
Website Gudauri Official Site

Gudauri (Georgian: გუდაური) is a ski resort located on the southern slopes of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Stepantsminda District, along the Georgian Military Highway near the Cross Pass, at an elevation of 2,196 meters (7,200 ft.) above sea level. Gudauri lies 120 km (75 mi) to the north of the capital Tbilisi. The trip from Tbilisi to Gudauri usually takes two hours by car. The resort offers high quality skiing opportunities. The slopes of Gudauri are completely above the tree line and are best for free-riders and are generally considered to be avalanche-safe. The ski season lasts from December to April. Heliskiing is also available throughout the season.

Heliski

Heliskiing provides skiers with access to some of the finest powder-snow in the Caucasus. With helicopters granted almost unrestricted access to local mountains, skiers can experience some of the most sublime runs in Europe - at altitudes between 1,500 and 4,200 meters above sea level. The helicopters drop clients off on mountain tops, glaciers, fabulous ridges, and in the hands of highly experienced guides.

Speed riding and paragliding

Gudauri is one of the best places in Georgia for speedriding and paragliding. Here you can learn how to Speed Riding they have had only the experience of freeriding. Increase their level of speedriding by experienced instructors. Your friends and acquaintances can ride on a glider with experienced instructors.

Routes and lifts

Gudauri contains several routes and lifts. The first, lower lift station is at 1,990 m above sea level and the last, top station is at 3,306 m, called Sadzele. The lifts are by Doppelmayr. The first lift is 1,010 m long (three chairs), the second is 2,310 m long (four chairs) and the third is 1,060 m long (three chairs). Over the past few years the resort has consistently been adding new chair lifts, the most recent construction includes a speed Gondola. The lifts usually work from 10:00 to 16:00-17:00.

Coordinates: 42°28′39″N 44°28′28″E / 42.47750°N 44.47444°E

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