Georgia, on our calendar, is Svaneti.

You fly into Tbilisi or Kutaisi, transfer to Mestia, and spend the week between lift-accessed freeride at Tetnuldi — a Freeride World Tour venue — and remote touring toward Ushba and the side valleys. Evenings are in a guesthouse among UNESCO-listed towers, not a resort hotel.

That is the trip that runs now: January to March, eight days, IFMGA-guided, all-inclusive.

Summer in the same mountains — alpine routes above Mestia and Ushguli — is the next programme. It is not on sale yet. If that is what you want, tell us and we will put you on the list when dates open.

Why Ski Tour in Georgia

  • Tetnuldi plus wilderness

    Two days on a 900 m vertical with lifts, then days out from the road. You are not locked to either a resort week or a full hut-to-hut.
  • A living base, not a camp

    Mestia is a real town with Svan towers, food, and museums. You ski out of culture, not away from it.
  • The Caucasus skyline


    Ushba and Tetnuldi (4,869 m) sit over the itinerary. On a clear day the line of the range is the point.
  • Guides who already work here

    Dmitry Rybalchenko leads the Svaneti week. Local knowledge sits alongside IFMGA standards.

When to go to Svaneti

Winter and summer do not compete. Book the ski week if you want snow this season. Use the contact form if you want a summer climb when we publish it.

  • Svaneti ski touring

    Months | January - March

    What it is for | Powder, Tetnuldi freeride, valley touring

  • Svaneti climbing - register interest

    Months | June – September

    What it is for | Alpine climbing and trekking from Mestia
Our Georgia expeditions
Ski Touring in Svaneti, Georgia – Greater Caucasus Expedition

  • Season: January – March
  • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Ratio: Max 1:5
  • From: NZD $3,590
  • Airport: Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT)
Based in Mestia. Avalanche training and lift days at Tetnuldi, then remote touring under Ushba, village visits, and a close in Tbilisi or Kutaisi. IFMGA guides, all transfers and meals included.
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Summer mountaineering in Svaneti

  • Season: June - September · dates to be announced
  • Airport: Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT)
The same valleys in summer: alpine routes above Mestia and Ushguli, with IFMGA guiding. Not on the calendar yet. We will open a trip page when the itinerary and price are fixed.
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How to choose

  • Choose the Svaneti ski week if you want eight days of mixed freeride and touring, a town base, and Georgia in winter. Ability: solid off-piste and touring fitness. Access: Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT), then road to Mestia.

  • Wait for summer climbs if you want rock and snow routes in the same range without skis. There is no live itinerary to book. Contact us rather than treating Lenin Peak as a substitute — that trip is in Kyrgyzstan.

Getting there from New Zealand

  • Flights

    Fly Auckland → a Gulf or European hub → Tbilisi (TBS) or Kutaisi (KUT). We transfer you to Mestia on day one and back to the city on day seven. Build a buffer on the international legs; the mountain road is the slow part.

  • Entry

    New Zealand passport holders can usually enter Georgia without a visa for a tourist stay. Confirm the current rule for your passport before you fly. We send joining notes after booking.

  • Packing

    Follow the equipment guide. Touring kit and avalanche rescue gear you already know how to use.
Frequently Asked Questions

Looking Further

Georgia sits in a wider SnowMonkeys season.
Plan Your Trip to Georgia
Ready to book the winter week? Write to us.