A Holiday.ge collection · Skiing in Georgia.

Skiing in Georgia.

Gudauri is the biggest and closest to Tbilisi, Bakuriani is a forested family resort near Borjomi, and Svaneti's Tetnuldi and Hatsvali add long runs in a remote mountain setting. One multi-day lift card covers the main state-run resorts.

Skiers on a marked snowy run beside a chairlift at Gudauri — Photo: rugbyxm · image credits

Choose and plan

Which ski resort suits you?

Georgia's main ski areas differ more in setting than in size. Gudauri is the biggest and easiest to reach from Tbilisi, Bakuriani suits families and mixed groups, and Svaneti's resorts add remote, high-mountain skiing. A single multi-day lift card covers Gudauri, Bakuriani, Goderdzi, Hatsvali and Tetnuldi.

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Which ski resort suits you?
Ski area and base	Character	Season and access	Good to know
Gudauri marked runs	The country's largest ski area, with lifts climbing above 3,200 m and long open runs.	December to mid-April; about 2½ hours from Tbilisi on the Georgian Military Highway.	Check live lift status. Heavy snow can close the highway, so leave slack in your travel days.
Gudauri Snow Park	A designated freestyle area for experienced riders.	Open with the ski season when conditions allow.	Ask staff about the day's features and difficulty before riding.
Bakuriani · Didveli	A forested resort at about 1,700 m with a mix of runs and ski schools.	Best from December to March; reached via Borjomi.	Good for beginners and families; book lessons and rental before heading up.
Bakuriani · Kokhta and Mitarbi	Other sides of the resort with their own access points.	Same season as Didveli.	Check which base your transfer serves and the last return lift.
Tetnuldi · Mestia	Long, high runs with a top station above 3,100 m and freeride terrain.	Winter, subject to snow and the road from Mestia.	Remote; confirm operation and road conditions before travelling to Svaneti for skiing.
Hatsvali and Zuruldi · Mestia	A small ski area right above Mestia, with broad mountain views.	Winter for skiing; the lift also runs for views in other seasons when open.	Easy to combine with a stay in Mestia; confirm lift operation locally.

Off-piste, insurance and safety.

Off-piste skiing in Georgia is dangerous, and avalanche information can be hard to find. Stay on open marked runs unless you are with a qualified local guide, wear a helmet, and check that your insurance covers skiing; many policies exclude off-piste without a guide.

Gudauri and Tetnuldi are high enough for altitude to affect some visitors on the first day. Take it easy at first and drink plenty of water.

Goderdzi and other resorts.

Goderdzi, in the mountains of Ajara about three hours from Batumi, is known for very deep snow and is also covered by the shared lift card. We do not yet have a destination guide for it, so plan it through official resort information.

Sources for this planning guide

Selected experiences · Winter on the slopes

Things to make time for.

Choose a resort for its terrain and travel time, then check live lift and road status before each day. Stay on open marked runs unless you are with a qualified guide. These are independent visits; times exclude travel between places.

Gudauri · Operating ski areaSki Gudauri's marked runs3 hr–6 hr