An expedition by our partner The One Adventure
Ski touring in one of the most remote mountain regions of Europe. The Tetnuldi cable cars take you up to high-alpine terrain, two backcountry traverses bring you down through 1,900 vertical metres of powder.
Between the ski days you walk through a 3,000-year-old cave city, taste rare Georgian wine and recover in the thermal pools of Tskaltubo.
From the top of Tetnuldi you skin to the Latpari Ridge above 2,700 m, with the 5,000-metre peaks of the Caucasus in full view. Then 1,100 vertical metres of untracked north-facing bowls down to the Adishi Valley.
One of the least crowded high-altitude resorts in Europe. A full day on and off piste with the guide, the warm-up for the touring days.
800 vertical metres from the Zuruldi Ridge through light forest and open meadows, into a village that has never seen a ski lift.
A private lunch and wine tasting with Nika Vacheishvili, former Georgian Minister of Culture, who is reviving the ancient Atenuri wine tradition.
A town carved into sandstone cliffs 3,000 years ago. The walk through its uneven stone streets is the first day in your legs.
A boat ride on the underground river of Prometheus Cave and a night at the thermal pools, jacuzzis and saunas of Tskaltubo after the two touring days.
Day by day
Transfer from the airport to the boutique Hotel IOTA. The evening is yours: the old town, the sulphur baths and the wine bars of the Georgian capital.
A walk through Uplistsikhe cave city, then a private lunch and wine tasting with Nika Vacheishvili in the Ateni Valley. Dinner in Kutaisi. Drive about 4 hours.
The drive to Mestia takes you from the lowlands to the medieval stone towers of Svaneti. Free afternoon to acclimatise. Drive about 5 hours.
A full day on the uncrowded high-altitude slopes of Tetnuldi. Ski off-piste lines with the guide or set your own pace on the marked runs.
Cable cars to the top, a traverse along the ridge and a skinning section of about 400 m. Then 1,100 vertical metres of powder down to the Adishi Valley, where a 4x4 picks you up. Touring 3 to 4 hours.
The Mestia cable car takes you to the Zuruldi Ridge at 2,340 m. You drop about 800 vertical metres through forest and meadows to Tsvirmi, then drive to the thermal spa hotel in Tskaltubo.
Illuminated stalactites and a silent boat ride on the underground river. Back to Tbilisi in the afternoon, the evening is yours.
Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.
For intermediate to advanced skiers who want more than groomed runs. You are fit, at ease in high-alpine terrain and comfortable on red and black runs. Touring experience helps, and the cable cars take you up on both touring days. Days 5 and 6 are long and demanding. Minimum age 16.
€3,750 per person in a twin room. 20% deposit on booking, the rest 21 days before departure. Single room +€500.
Not included: flights to Tbilisi, travel and mountain rescue insurance (mandatory), ski rental (about €30 a day), touring safety equipment (about €20 a day), visa if applicable, personal expenses and some meals.
Included in the price:
The One Adventure · Vienna
This expedition is run by our partner The One Adventure from Vienna. Send your request and they will contact you about dates, availability and booking.
