11 27.07.2022 21:53 Kobi valley, N (north), 5,8 km., ⎋ 02:30 h., ⇡ 01:30 h., ↑ 243 m., ↓ 618 m., ▼ 2517 m. - ▲ 3067 m. The circular ski-tour route through the top of East Sadzele with a descent to the Kobi gorge and a return to the resort by ski lift, Acclimatization ski-tour route from the Kudebi mountain through the eastern summit of Sadzele to check the equipment and skiing level. On the backside of the resort. After the Chrdili route, this is the most easily accessible ski-tour route in the resort zone, returning to the resort by ski lift. A short overall duration, smooth height gain, and relative proximity to the resort allow choosing this route during the first days of vacation in Gudauri.
27 27.07.2022 22:02 Bidara Mt., NW (northwest), 1-3 km., ⎋ 02:00 h., ⇡ 00:40 h., ↑ 146 m., ↓ 725 m., ▼ 2368 m. - ▲ 2981 m. High-quality snow and large lines in the close proximity of Gudauri resort with easy access from the cable ways, There are various diverse complexity routes for beginner freeriders and adherents of steep slopes and couloirs. Gradient – from 25º in the broad snowy fields to 45º in the narrow rocky couloirs.
34 27.07.2022 22:01 Lomisi Monastery, N (north), NE (northeast), NW (northwest), 6,2 km., ⎋ 04:00 h., ⇡ 02:50 h., ↑ 750 m., ↓ 750 m., ▼ 1472 m. - ▲ 2222 m. Mystical backcountry to the Lomisi Monastery of the 9th century., Breathtaking views on the Gudauri resort and Aragvi gorge throughout the entire ascent along the age-old monastic path to the Orthodox monastery, hidden on the ridge. Ancient walls saturated with antiquity, prayers, candle wax, and legends; philosophical conversation with the monks, wearing a heavy chain inside the monastery for fulfilling wishes and a great freeride on the descent – each of this can become a reason to pass this route. Lomisi Monastery is visible from Gudauri as a tiny matchbox lying on top of the ridge to the resort’s south. It has a unique history and alive ancient traditions that combine ancient pagan cults of mountaineers and traditional Orthodoxy. It is now inhabited by several Orthodox monks. For a deeper understanding of the place and deep and vivid sensations on the route, it’s helpful to learn the history of Lomisi Monastery and the main holiday of the region - “LOMISOBA“ on pages 90-97. Coming to Gudauri for a few days, it’s good to pass this route during the first days of your stay in Gudauri - the top point of the trail is lower than the start of all the main routes in the vicinity of Gudauri, and it’s good to use that for acclimatisation to the altitude. Thanks to the visual landmarks (village, forest, bushes), you can ascend to the monastery in days of snowfall and poor visibility.
13 27.07.2022 22:01 Arakhveti Magic Forest, N (north), 6,3 km., ⎋ 5 h., ⇡ 04:00 h., ↑ 927 m., ↓ 927 m., ▼ 1440 m. - ▲ 2364 m. Forest skiing in a fairy forest of Arakhveti. Quite a safe route with a small height gain, ski-tour option for the days of snowfall, and poor visibility., A lot of visual landmarks (forest, bushes, trees), relative avalanche safety, and northern exposure justify the characterization of this route as the best one to take when visibility conditions are poor (whiteout), there is a high level of avalanche danger, and there is a lack of quality powder. Moreover, this route is remarkable for its views, excellent snow, and virgin forest.
27 27.07.2022 22:01 Deda Ena Mt., NE (northeast), E (east), 7,9 km., 05:00 h., 03:30 h., ↑ 906 m., ↓ 940 m., ▼ 2330 m. - ▲ 3260 m. The closest to Gudauri reserves of excellent powder, one of the largest and most beautiful routes near the resort. Steep skiing options., Deda Ena — the peak’s name on the west of the Gudauri resort, clearly visible as a classic isosceles triangle, translated from the Georgian as «Mother Language», named so in honour of the Georgian alphabet. High altitudes, north-eastern exposition, and protection from extreme winds allow enjoying excellent powder even a month after the last snowfall.
25 27.07.2022 22:01 Sheli & Miketi Mt., N (north), NE (northeast), 11 km., 07:00 h., 04:30 h., ↑ 1300 m., ↓ 1300 m., ▼ 1673 m. - ▲ 2873 m. The vast snowfields of Shele and the giant ridges of Miketi form an opportunity to leave your epic line on untouched powder - the dream of every freerider. There is a high probability that the descent on this route may be the best descent of your winter. Moreover, these sites inspired the Russian writer M. Lermontov to write the story "Demon" during his exile in Tbilisi., If you visit this route during your holiday in Gudauri, your remaining days at the resort will find you basking in genuine respect with the title of a real expert, with all paths pointing to the lines that you skied the day before. The mountains of Shele and Miketi are clearly visible from any point at the Gudauri Ski Resort; they look like giant, steep walls. In fact, their steepness does not exceed 35º and the only reasons not to explore this area are increased avalanche danger or limitations in your mountain experience, physical capabilities, or stamina - the ascent to Miketi mountain takes at least 4 hours.
21 27.07.2022 22:00 Milioni & “Small Alaska”, N (north), 12 km., ⎋ 05:00 h., ⇡ 03:00 h., ↑ 541 m., ↓ 1462 m., ▼ 1974 m. - ▲ 3066 m. Hidden gigantic storage of excellent dry powder, not far from the Gudauri resort area - the fastest and almost always guaranteed way of finding the perfect snow with a vertical drop of more than one kilometre, using ski-lifts in Gudauri., Milioni gorge — the second gorge to the north of Gudauri, with a north-eastern and northern exposition of the slopes, following the Kobi gorge. Descent to the Milioni gorge — one of the best routes for those who want to find the perfect, pristine powder using ski-lifts. Short traverse a little bit and ascend the col from the neighboring Kobi gorge (50 m. height gain), freeriders can walk with ordinary skis and snowboards. But without skiing, they will not be able to enjoy the second part of this route - the slopes of “Little Alaska”. The route is very picturesque, the relief is varied, scales are cyclopean.