Gudauri Ski Resort / Georgia Snowboarding Travel

Gudauri is the largest and most modern ski resort in Georgia with a developed infrastructure that includes the biggest level drop in Georgia and unlimited opportunities for freeriding and backcountry skiing (ski-touring). The resort is the highest alpine settlement along the Georgian Military Road, also known by the ancient name “Sky Ravine Road” and is one of the five most elevated permanent settlements in Europe. Housing here is situated at 2000-2750 meters above sea level. Gudauri attracts mountain lovers from around the world...

6 chairlifts (Doppelmayer, Austria) and one basket lift (POMA, France) give guests access to ski runs on the southern slopes with 57 km of certified tracks of different complexity at grades of 2000-3300 m with a level drop of 1300 m.
The cost of a daily ski pass is about USD 12 and you can get weekly discounts.

Off-piste skiing (freeriding) is possible both along the tracks under the lifts and on the neighboring western and eastern slopes of the Chrdili and Bidara mountains as well as the northern slopes of Sadzele mountain in the Kobi Ravine.

Distance from airports
Tbilisi Airport — 135 km (2.5 hours by car); Kutaisi Airport — 310 km (5 hours by car); Nalchik Airport (Beslan) — 170 км. (3 hours or more depending on road conditions across Cross Pass).

You can rent a car or a taxi. One way taxi price will be around 60 USD. You can find mini bus kind of taxis so you can but your equipments and travel with several friends.

Prices for accommodation in Gudauri

The average cost of living for one person with a two-time meal is USD 35-50 per day. From many hotels exit to the ski track directly from the hotel, others are located within walking distance to the ski lift (5-10 minutes walk).
Also you can rent a house using Airbnb. There are several options according to the distance from lifts. Some houses are near lifts , some of them are a bit far away.(so may need a taxi or a shuttle to reach the lifts.)
After my experiences both in hotel and renting house i found a nice place near the Gondola lift area (called New Gudauri Apartment also called Redco). Easy to reach lifts, market place right near the building , restaurants around. You can cook at home or eat at restaurants. Prices are super nice according to several other Ski resorts. You can find delicious traditional foods at restaurants. As an advice try Khachapuri, Khinkali and some of their traditional soups.

Snow quality is mostly very good. Especially right after a fresh snow, backcountry riding can be very exiciting.

Some of my and my friends photos from our visits to Gudauri. :)
And the only problem is at the mountain is English speakers are less. It can be sometimes problem to communicate with people. But if you know Russian, the problem is solved. That is why Russian and Ukranian people mostly prefer to travel Gudauri alot. You may meet them anytime anywhere. And also there can be interesting and shocking moments while you are skiing. For example : :)

We believe we can fly :)

Gudauri from my point of view. :)
Wish you like my reviews about Gudauri. And if you have any questions about Gudauri and Tbilisi, please feel free to ride a comment and ask. I will answer it with pleasure..

Have a nice trip :)