Gudauri is a ski resort, the most developed one on the territory of Georgia. This is the highest settlement on the Greater Caucasus Mountains
Benefits of Gudauri, 4 reasons to choose this place for ski resort
- The snow remains on the earth for a longer time comparing to other resorts due to a dry climate and a high location.
- There are no queues for the lifts. There are 6 lifts that function greatly. Maybe only except for the holidays and weekends, but in any way you will not have to wait for a long time.
- The diversity of ski slopes was made so that every tourist can choose for a slope that suits him the best of all others.
- And just relaxation. Those who are already tired and do not want to ride no more can relax and have a rest in the nearest cafes, where you will find what to do: indoor tennis courts, bowling, swimming pools, saunas where you can warm up coming into the building (if you are of course not already hot from riding skis.
Useful piece of advice: book an apartment beforehand, in a high season (in winter and the beginning of the March), there are not many free rooms. That is why to have a booked room / apartment start planning your trip earlier. Such hotels as “Marko Polo” and “Cross Pass” are worth to pay your attention on them. For those who have not much money – there are some rooms in guest houses – they will cost you less money.
Diversity in winter sports
Gudauri resort also has a name of “Mecca of a freeride”. Freeride is a ski ride on the fresh snow. Of course it much more difficult than a traditional slope. It will be better for professional to ride but not for amateurs (though nobody prohibits riding there).
Are you fond of getting on top of the mountain without a help of a lift and get back again on the fresh snow? This type of winter sport is called backcountry and you can spend time in this way and enjoy yourself from a difficult climbing and the fact that you have conquered this mountain.
Useful piece of advice: those who do not want to use a lift, can order a delivery on the top of the mountain with a help of helicopter. Such a delivery is available on long and short distances.
Even if you are not a professional at winter sports, in any way Gudauri is worth visiting and try your own strength.