Activity type: | Backcountry Skiing |
Activity level: | Moderate/ Challenging |
Availability: |
31 Oct 2018 - 6 Nov 2018 |
Duration: | 6 Day(s) / Tour with fixed start dates |
Price: | from $1379 / Negotiable |
Mount Kazbegi is the third highest mountain in Georgia standing at 3047 metres. It has a difficulty grading of B2 and is one of the most popular climbing routes in The Caucasus. Heading North on the military highway towards Russia you will enter the stunning region of Kazbegi National Park in the North East of Georgia. Known primarily for the iconic Mount Kazbegi, the region is a stunning mix of tundra and high mountains with a feeling of wilderness like no other. Bordered by Russia in the north and dotted with ancient villages the area is a trekkers paradise.
Mogzauri rent is a British-Georgian owned outdoor rental equipment and adventure tour company based in Tbilisi. We believe that adventure travel is all about new experiences and for nearly a decade we have been organizing tailor made tours for private groups, individuals and couples, helping them to discover what’s special about Georgia’s landscape, culture and people. If your aim is to discover Georgia with a real focus on adventure, then please read on to find out more about us and The Republic of Georgia.
DAY
Morning transfer from Tbilisi to Stepantsminda 1882m
Trek to Gveleti waterfall
Gveleti waterfall is located 7 km from Stepantsminda. We first have a transfer to the village of Gveleti through the beautiful Dariali Gorge, after which it’s a short trek up a footpath to the Gveleti waterfall. Gveleti means "place of snakes" in Georgian, so watch where you’re stepping!
Lunch and Dinner
Overnight in Guesthouse in Stepantsminda
DAY
Transfer by vehicle to Gergeti Trinity church 2150 m
Trek to Meteo Station at 3650 meters
Following an early homecooked breakfast we jump in the vehicles for a short transfer to Gergeti Trinity Church and the start of our trek up the mountain. There’s a step short steep climb to start before we reach a ridgeline that continues up the mountain eventually leading to the Glacier crossing. Once at the meteo station we can relax and enjoy the views.
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
11kms 5 hr trek time
Overnight in Meteo station
DAY
Acclimatization trek to church 3900m
Today we acclimatize with a short but strenuous trek up to 3900m where we visit one of the more unusual churches in Georgia.
Breakfast lunch and Dinner
4 kms 2hr trek time
Overnight in Meteo station
DAY
Summit / Reserve day in case of bad weather conditions
With good weather conditions, today will be the summit day. So, make sure to take on plenty of carbs and be prepared for a very early start at around 2am. Your guide will assess the weather conditions for attempting the summit, if he decides they are unfavorable there will be a day to relax in preparation for the following days attempt.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
9kms 11hrs trek time to summit
Overnight in Meteo station
DAY
Summit day
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight in Stepanstminda/ Meteo Station
DAY
Transfer to Tbilisi
Breakfast included
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