Gudauri is a famous ski resort, equally popular among local population and foreign guests.
The place is located in just 120 km from Tbilisi in the Kazbegi region, at an altitude of 2196 m. with a spectacular landscape. Ski season opens here by November. The snowy weather usually keeps until May. The place is attractive for not only tourists but also for investors as well. In 2014 the National Geographic named Gudauri among top ski resorts in the world.
Skiers take cable-cars to get to the places for skiing. Here the skiing is safe, with no risk to snow slide and without rocky obstacles. It is also popular to get to the picks of mountains by helicopter and then ski down.
The total length of slopes is 70 km. There are options for beginners, as well as for professional sportsmen. The lower lift station is at 1990 m, upper station - at 3307 m. The main slopes are:
Ski equipment rental office is opened nearby ski liftsHotels can also provide rental services.
After skiing in Gudauri travelers may visit the SPA-center (indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna), bowling, billiards. In the evening guests can relax in local restaurants with delicious Georgian cuisine and famous Georgian wines.
PIRVELI, six-seat, open type. 1800 passengers per hour
The beginning is at an altitude of 2000 m. Vertical drop 150 m., Cable car length 1010 m.
SOLIKO, six-seat, closed type. 2800 passengers per hour
Start at an altitude of 2150 m. The drop is 520 m., The length of the cable car is 2310 m.
SHINO, six-seat, open type. 1800 passengers per hour
Start at an altitude of 2200 m. The drop is 500 m, the length of the cable car is 2750 m.
GOOD AURA, gondola (10-seater closed type cabins)
Start at an altitude of 2160 m. Vertical drop 540 m., Length of the cable car 2380 m.
SNOW PARK, three-seat, open type
Start at an altitude of 2700 m. The drop is 120 m, the length of the cable car is 900 m.
KOBI PASS, gondola (10-seater closed type cabins)
Start at an altitude of 2700 m. The drop is 300 m, the length of the cable car is 1560 m.
KUDEBI, six-seat, closed type. 2800 passengers per hour
Start at an altitude of 2850 m. Vertical drop 290 m., Cable car length 850 m.
SADZELE, four-seat, open type
The beginning is at an altitude of 2770 m. Vertical drop 488 m., Cable car length 1300 m.
KOBI 1, gondola (10-seater closed type cabins)
Start at an altitude of 1800 m. The drop is 500 m, the length of the cable car is 1480 m.
KOBI 2, gondola (10-seater closed type cabins)
Start at an altitude of 2300 m. The drop is 700 m, the length of the cable car is 1520 m.
BUGEL - hotel ALPINA HOTEL3 *
Start at an altitude of 2200 m. Vertical drop 100 m., Cable car length 540 m.
LEARNING BUGEL - near the Time Out cafe
Start at an altitude of 2200 m. Vertical drop 100 m., Cable car length 540 m.
CHILDREN'S BUGEL - near Snow Park
Start at an altitude of 2700 m. The drop is 100 m, the length of the cable car is 250 m.
MAGIC CARPET in new Gudauri
Start at an altitude of 2200 m. The drop is 25 m, the length of the cable car is 150 m.