Tusheti to Khevsureti via Atsunta Pass trek
Duration: 6 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day
> Visit typical Georgian villages with medieval stone houses
> Spend 3 nights in local guesthouses and 2 nights camping
> Cross the Atsunta Pass (3431m)
This 6 day Omalo Shatili Trek is probably the most stunning route you can imagine. We trek in Tusheti and Khevsureti - two remote historical provinces of Georgia. These regions are difficult to access and therefore preserve local traditions and special architectural styles such as stone towers and houses. Our journey takes us through the mountains of the Greater Caucasus, characterised by alpine meadows, snow-capped peaks, pine forests and medieval villages.
Note: All treks in Georgia are only available from May to November due to more favourable climate conditions.
Itinerary
Day
1
Tbilisi - Alvani - Omalo
Your Tusheti adventure begins at your hotel. After breakfast we drive to the Kakheti region. We visit one of the most beautiful and breathtaking churches, the Alaverdi Cathedral, built in the 11th century. Then we follow one of the most dangerous and adventurous mountain passes and cross it at an altitude of 2850 m. After 6 hours of driving we reach and explore Omalo, an administrative and most populated area (up to several families) in Tusheti. On arrival we check into our guesthouse and then walk around Omalo and visit the Keselo Towers. Overnight in Omalo.
Omalo
Day
2
Omalo - Dartlo - Kvavlo
Duration: 06:00 h
Distance: 168 km
Tusheti is roughly divided into two parts: Pirikiti's Alazani Gorge and Gometsari Alazani River. In the morning we hike to the village of Dartlo in the Pirikiti Tusheti valley. It has been recently renovated and is a typical Tusheti village with medieval stone houses and defensive buildings. From Dartlo we walk to the village of Kvavlo, a village of mostly ruined towers and houses overlooking the Alazani River and the surrounding mountains. The walk is 3.2 km one way, 400 m of ascent (from 1 833 to 2 182 m) and takes about 2 hours one way. Overnight in Dartlo.
Dartlo
Day
3
Kvavlo - Chesho - Parsma - Girevi
Duration: 06:00 h
Distance: 14 km
In the morning we continue our journey to Tusheti. We follow the Pirikiti Alazani river upstream through its narrow gorge. First we visit the villages of Chesho and Parsma with beautiful houses and stone towers. Then we take a narrow footpath and reach the village of Girevi. Overnight in Girevi.
Girevi
Day
4
Girevi - Kvakhidi
Duration: 07:00 h
Distance: 13 km
After breakfast we begin the most difficult part of our Omalo Shatili tour. We follow the narrow gorge above Girevi, cross small mountain streams, the ruined village of Chontio and stop at Kvakhidi. This is a place of open green fields, alpine meadows and rocky outcrops. Here we pitch our tents and have dinner. Overnight stay in tents.
Kvakhidi meadows
Day
5
Kvakhidi - Khidotani ridge
Duration: 07:00 h
Distance: 10 km
Early in the morning we start our trek to the highest point of our journey. We reach the Atsunta Pass at an altitude of 3431 m. Here we stop for a snack and enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding alpine meadows and mountains. We then descend to the Khidotani ridge and camp on an open alpine meadow. Overnight in tents.
Khidotani ridge
Day
6
Khidotani ridge to Mutso - Shatili
After breakfast in the beautiful countryside, we descend into the narrow gorge and reach the first settlement in Khevsureti. After passing the village of Khone, we walk to the village of Mutso, which is now largely abandoned but still surprises visitors with its beautiful surroundings, towers and architectural style. The Mutso fortress complex has recently been renovated. We make a detour and walk 2km to Mutso Fortress. Near Mutso our driver will be waiting for us. From here we drive to the village of Shatili and then to Tbilisi.
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