An expedition by our partner The One Adventure
Skiing, horseback riding and a snowshoe ascent in the Greater Caucasus. From the old town of Tbilisi you head to Gudauri, one of the highest ski areas in the Caucasus.
From there you ride through fortress ruins below Mount Kazbek (5,047 m) and climb 800 metres through fresh snow to Lomisa Monastery, where monks live all year round.
On arrival your certified ski mountaineering guide takes the group off-piste: reading the snow, avalanche awareness and deep-powder technique.
A 3-hour ride to the 15th-century village of Gaiboten, past the ruins of old mountain fortresses, with a snowy picnic and the frozen Arsha Waterfall.
800 vertical metres on snowshoes to a ridge-top monastery that is only reachable on foot in winter. You meet the monks who live there all year.
The most photographed church of Georgia, at 2,170 m with Mount Kazbek behind it, followed by a cooking masterclass with a local family.
The winding streets of the old town, the cable car to Narikala Fortress and a welcome dinner in a traditional Georgian restaurant.
On the way back the medieval Ananuri Fortress on the turquoise Jinvali Reservoir, and to close a private session in the sulphur baths of Tbilisi.
Day by day
Transfer from the airport to the boutique Hotel IOTA. The evening is yours to settle in.
Old Tbilisi, the cable car up to Narikala Fortress and the sulphur bath district of Abanotubani. Free afternoon, welcome dinner together in the evening.
Via the 6th-century Jvari Monastery and the Georgian Military Highway to Gudauri. On arrival your guide starts the backcountry session: avalanche awareness and powder technique. Drive about 2 hours.
A rest day from the slopes. Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,170 m, then a cooking masterclass and lunch with a family in Stepantsminda.
A 3-hour ride below Mount Kazbek to the village of Gaiboten, a snowy picnic and a walk to the frozen Arsha Waterfall.
From the village of Mleta you climb 800 vertical metres on snowshoes to Lomisa Monastery, 3 to 4 hours up. The most demanding day of the trip.
A last morning on the slopes of Gudauri. Back to Tbilisi via Jinvali Reservoir and Ananuri Fortress, with an optional session in the sulphur baths.
Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.
For active travellers who want a winter expedition that builds up day by day. You ski comfortably on red runs and in powder and can keep going for hours in the cold. The Lomisa ascent is a demanding winter hike. No riding experience needed. Minimum age 15.
€3,500 per person in a twin room. 20% deposit on booking, the rest 21 days before departure. Single room +€724.
Not included: flights to Tbilisi, travel and mountain rescue insurance (mandatory), ski rental (about €35 a day), backcountry safety equipment (about €18 a day), the sulphur bath session (€15 to €40), 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.
