The Ski Resort
Gudauri Ski Resort is the largest and highest ski area in Georgia. Furthermore, it is among the most modern ones, with free wifi on all slopes and lifts.
A total of 12 lifts get you from the base station at 1,990m up to the top station at 3,007m above sea level. From December to April, Gauduri boasts more than 50km of groomed slopes for skiing and snow boarding. While the lower bit features mainly green and blue runs, the reds and blacks are located higher up, near the peak of Mt Sadzele West and Mt Kudebi.
If you like to explore the off-piste area, you can join other back-country skiers through the soft powder in Gudauri. A special highlight is heli skiing, which is offered here all throughout the season.
Interesting facts
- Elevated between 1,990 m and 3,279 m, the Ski Resort is the highest elevated Ski Resorts in Georgia. The vertical drop from summit to base is 1,289 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Georgia is 844 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long.
- Average snow depth during the season is 51 cm at summit elevation and 37 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during April, offering an average snow depth of 79 cm at summit elevation and 46 cm at the base. This makes Gudauri the ski resort with the best snow conditions in Georgia.
- Gudauri features 2 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Georgia is 3 sunny days. April is the sunniest month with an average of 1 sunny days.
Snow Safety & Snowmaking
Nightskiing
In Gudauri, night skiing is available on weekends throughout the full ski season on one designated trail, "Pirveli." This trail is equipped with lighting, allowing skiers to enjoy the slopes after dark.
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Getting here
Gudauri, located just 1.5 hours from Tbilisi, is easily accessible by public transport from Didube Bus Station or by taxi.
