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8-Day Trekking in Svaneti
Duration: 8 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 15 - 20 km / 9 - 12 mi per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m / 820 - 1640 ft ascent per day
> Visit Dadiani palace
> Get to see the Adishi Glacier
> Delve into local life and customs
Trekking in Svaneti is the most popular and beautiful trekking tour in Georgia. During this hiking adventure, you will trek day after day through flower-strewn alpine meadows, over alpine passes and you will be surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the Caucasus – Shkhara (5152 m), Janga (5059, Tetnuldi (4858m), Ushba (4710). On your way, you will enjoy some of the most picturesque scenery in the Caucasus. This 6-day, exceptional trekking trail offers overnights at local guesthouses in remote villages of Svaneti. The villages in this region have a unique architectural style and are part of the UNESCO world heritage sites. With soaring mountains, gorgeous trails, and well preserved, centuries-old towers and houses, this Svaneti trek lives up to the highest-class reputation. TrekGeorgia offers you a real adventure while trekking in wonderland Svaneti.
Note: all treks in Georgia are only available from May to November for climatic reasons.
Itinerary
Day
1
Tbilisi - Zugdidi - Enguri Dam - Mazeri
In the morning we travel to Svaneti. On the way we stop at Zugdidi and visit the Dadiani Palace, which was the residence of the local lords who ruled over a significant part of western Georgia.
We then drive to the Enguri Dam, which is one of the highest arch dams in the world (271.5 metres high). Then we drive to the region of Upper Svaneti, which is an outstanding example of an exceptional mountainous landscape with well-preserved villages with unique defensive tower houses, examples of ecclesiastical architecture and art of medieval origin. We drive to the village of Mazeri and spend the night there.
Overnight in Mazeri in a guesthouse with private facilities.
Mazeri
Day
2
Mazeri - Ushba Waterfalls - Mazeri
Duration: 05:00 h
Distance: 142 km / 88.2 mi
Ascent: 450 m / 1476 ft
Descent: 450 m / 1476 ft
In the morning we start our walk from the village of Mazeri, following the river Dolra upstream. The path passes mineral water springs, a small church in a picturesque location, beautiful meadows, then slowly climbs through beautiful pine forests to the border post, from where the final climb begins. Then we reach the waterfalls.
After visiting the waterfalls we can do an optional walk to the Ushba glacier, weather permitting. This walk is optional and will be decided on the spot by the group and the guide. The distance is not too long, but the trail is quite rough and takes 4 hours to cover 6 km.
Overnight in Mazeri with private facilities.
Mazeri
Day
3
Mazeri - Guli Pass - Koruldi Ridge - Mestia
Duration: 08:00 h
Distance: 16 km / 9.9 mi
Ascent: 1602 m / 5256 ft
Descent: 614 m / 2014 ft
Highest Point: 2950 m / 9678 ft
In the morning we start another beautiful hike. We walk over the Guli Pass to the Koruldi Ridge, which is at an altitude of 2960m and requires good physical effort to climb. After the Guli Pass we descend into another valley and easily reach the Koruldi Ridges.
Overnight in a private guesthouse in Mestia.
Mestia
Day
4
Mestia - Zhabeshi
Duration: 06:00 h
Distance: 16 km / 9.9 mi
Ascent: 635 m / 2083 ft
Descent: 430 m / 1411 ft
In the morning we start the real trek. We will walk to the Mulakhi community of Zhabeshi village. The route is easy and follows a well-marked trail.
Overnight at Zhabeshi Guesthouse with shared facilities.
Zhabeshi
Day
5
Zhabeshi - Adishi
Duration: 06:00 h
Distance: 12 km / 7.5 mi
Ascent: 909 m / 2982 ft
Descent: 477 m / 1565 ft
After breakfast we begin our journey into the wilderness. We hike up the slopes of Tetnuldi Mountain, pass a ski resort and descend into birch and rhododendron forests. After passing a mountain stream, the alpine meadows lie ahead. Here is the Adishi village, made up of stone towers and houses built several centuries ago. Its beautiful location, just below Tetnuldi Mountain, on the right bank of the roaring mountain river and nestled between high mountains with local architecture, makes this village so special and picturesque.
Overnight in a local guesthouse with shared facilities.
Adishi
Day
6
Adishi - Chkhutnieri Pass - Iprali
Duration: 08:00 h
Distance: 19 km / 11.8 mi
Ascent: 754 m / 2474 ft
Descent: 870 m / 2854 ft
Highest Point: 2740 m / 8990 ft
We start our Svaneti adventure early in the morning. Here we follow the river upstream. After an hour's pleasant walk along the river, we have to cross the raging Adishi River. For our safety we cross the river on horseback. We then climb to the Chkhunderi Pass (2655m). From here we have a majestic view of the picturesque Adishi Glacier. After lunch on the ridge we descend into the valley of the Khaldechala River. After an easy 2 hour walk we reach the village of Khalde, which was destroyed by Russian soldiers in the 19th century. From here we follow a dirt track to the village of Iprali.
Overnight in a local guesthouse with shared facilities in Iprali.
Iprali
Day
7
Iprali - Ushguli
In the morning we trek through traditional Svani villages. After passing the villages of Kala and Davberi, we trek through the forest to reach Ushguli from above. Ushguli lies at the foot of Mount Shkara and at the confluence of the Enguri and Kvishiri Rivers. The highest permanent settlement in Europe (2200m) will amaze visitors with its unique blend of mountainous landscapes and medieval towers and churches. Here you will visit the Ushguli Ethnographic Museum in the old Svanetian tower house from the 12th century. We also visit the medieval Lamaria Church (of the Assumption of the Mother of God).
Overnight in Ushguli.
Ushguli
Day
8
Ushguli - Tbilisi
After breakfast we depart for Tbilisi.
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