During this tour, we will explore some of the most impressive historical and natural landmarks of Khevi region, dominated by Mt. Kazbeg. We will also cross on foot to the neighbouring Khevsureti region.
Date | No. of participants | Duration | Deposit |
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15. 07. - 18. 07. 2024 | 8 - 15 (GUARANTEED) | 4 days | not necessary |
12. 08. - 15. 08. 2024 | 8 - 15 (AVAILABLE) | 4 days | not necessary |
26. 08. - 29. 08. 2024 | 8 - 15 (FULL) | 4 days | not necessary |
02. 09. - 05. 09. 2024 | 8 - 15 (GUARANTEED)* | 4 days | not necessary |
09. 09. - 12. 09. 2024 | 8 - 15 (ALMOST FULL) | 4 days | not necessary |
In the morning, we leave Tbilisi and head north into the mountains along the Georgian Military Highway. We will make stops at Ananuri fortress and Russo-Georgian Friendship monument, then cross the 2379m high Jvari (Cross) pass. Afterward, we will leave the main road and after a short off-road ride, will leave our cars at the Kvemo Okrokana village to make a 4-5 hours long hike in the abandoned Truso valley. After returning to our cars, we will ride to the Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) village, where we will enjoy a dinner and spend a night at the local guesthouse.
Today, we will ride a jeep to the incredibly photogenic Gergeti Trinity church, probably the most famous Georgian landmark. From here, we will trek further up and climb Kazbegi massif towards the Gergeti glacier. If the weather cooperates, we will enjoy stunning views of surrounding mountains dominated by 5033m high Mt. Kazbek. Night at Kazbegi.
After breakfast, we will take a car to the Juta village. From here, we will hike towards the imposing Chaukhi massif (3688), known as the "Georgian Dolomites" and eventually climb to the 3341m high Chaukhi pass, which separates the Khevi region from Khevsureti. From here, we will descend to the colorful Abudelauri lakes and follow the trail to the Roshka village. We will spend a night either here or at the nearby Korsha village.
In the morning, we will board jeeps and drive deeper into Khevsureti, towards the Datvisjvari pass (2689m) - mountain pass situated in the main chain of the Greater Caucasus, separating Upper and Lower Khevsureti. From here, we will hike for a couple of hour onto the ridge towards the altitude of 3000m, enjoying panoramic views in all directions. After the hike, we will drive back to Tbilisi with ther hearty lunch in one of mountain villages along the route.
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