Gudauri Backcountry Ski Tour
DISCOVER GUDAURI: YOUR GATEWAY TO UNFORGETTABLE BACKCOUNTRY SKI TOURS IN GEORGIA'S MOST ACCESSIBLE ALPINE PARADISE!
Discover the allure of Gudauri’s backcountry skiing scene with our expert guides, and you’ll quickly realize why this destination is gaining global recognition. The possibilities in the mountains near Gudauri ski resort & Kazbegi are boundless, offering an unforgettable ski tour for every snow condition, rider skill level, and hiking preference. From the serene, rolling landscapes of Sioni Valley to the thrilling, narrow couloirs of Narvani Mountain, the team of IFMGA and BASI Level 4 ski guides ensures that you’ll savor the absolute best of the Caucasus.
Book a tour for an unmatched backcountry skiing experience in Gudauri, where adventure knows no limits. Go solo or get a group of up to 4 people together and book in for your best dates & duration. What are you waiting for? Make a booking enquiry ->
More interested in on-piste ski lessons or learning off-piste technique? Then perhaps a half-day ski or snowboard lesson is more appropriate with one of our partner's English-speaking instructors. Make a ski/snowboard lesson inquiry ->
Terrain
Gudauri offers an array of backcountry terrain that caters to skiers and snowboarders of various skill levels. Here’s a breakdown of the terrain you can explore.
The mountains around Gudauri are renowned for its vast alpine bowls, providing open and expansive areas for backcountry enthusiasts. These bowls offer opportunities for both powder-filled descents and wide-open turns.
Thrill-seekers will appreciate the steep chutes and couloirs that terrain near Gudauri has to offer. These challenging descents are ideal for advanced skiers and snowboarders looking for an adrenaline rush.
If you’re looking for solitude and untouched snow, venture into the region's remote zones. These areas require careful planning and are best explored with a knowledgeable guide.
Snow & Timing
Gudauri typically enjoys abundant snowfall, making it a backcountry skiing paradise. Gudauri experiences snowfall from December to the end of March, with an average annual snowfall of over 5 meters (16 feet). This consistent snowpack ensures excellent conditions for backcountry skiing throughout the season. From light, dry powder to spring corn snow, Gudauri offers a wide range of snow conditions to suit every skier’s preference.
The ideal time to plan your backcountry ski tour in Gudauri depends on your preferences and skill level. Mid-February to March often provides the best balance between abundant snowfall and milder temperatures. The sunnier days make for great backcountry adventures. As spring approaches, in late March to April you can still enjoy great skiing, especially in higher elevations, with the added bonus of longer daylight hours and that spring corn snow!
Daily Program & Meeting Point
The full day program of exploring Gudauri's best backcountry terrain starts at 0930hr with a pick up from your accommodation and ends about 8 hours later with a drop off at 1730hr. Your guide will customise the day's tour based on where the conditions are best and depending on the group's ability & wishes!
See a full program for the tour on the Itinerary tab.
Guides
Explore with deeply knowledgeable guides. The tour's experienced guides are not only fluent in English but also intimately familiar with the Gudauri/Kazbegi region. They possess an in-depth knowledge of the terrain, ensuring a safe and exhilarating adventure into Gudauri’s expansive backcountry. With countless options to explore, you’re guaranteed to have a blast while soaking in breathtaking mountain vistas. All guides on the tour are full time professionals with the highest qualifications as ski instructors & off-piste guides. All are fluent in English but there are also multilingual options including Georgian, German, Czech & French. Maximum group size per guide is 4 guests.
Ski Ability & Customising Your Tour
This tour can be fully customised to meet any of your skiing (or snowboarding) needs and match your group’s ability, however a baseline ability to ski comfortable on intermediate slopes is required. If skiing off-piste freeride powder is not your strength, but you want to learn, the guide can slowly introduce you to it, providing advice & skills development whilst showing you the best ski areas the resort has to offer. All guides are qualified instructors that can easily spend some time on technical improvement if you wish. If you are more into ski-touring away from the ski lifts, the resort has an incredible range of areas to explore, and all are well-known to the guides! Just ask and the guides will try to deliver.
Getting to Gudauri
Travel to Gudauri from the Georgian capital of Tbilisi (or its airport) is straightforward. The resort is around 2½hr drive north of Tbilisi (TBS) airport. For detailed information, see our Travel to Georgia page.
Accommodation & Meals
Overnight accommodation and meals are not included in the tour price, however we recommend booking your stay at the resort via our Gudauri Accommodation page.
