Bakuriani, remains impressed for a long time and dreams of returning here again. Staying here is not just skiing. Every tourist here has the opportunity to enjoy the national flavor, see local sights, and there are plenty of them here, as well as walk around the guests, because everyone knows that Georgians are the most hospitable people. While in the mountains, you can spend hours admiring the beauty of mountain peaks, inhale the aromas of pine forests, enjoy the clean mountain air.
General information about the resort
One of the most popular places among lovers of winter sports is the Georgian ski resort Bakuriani. It is located in the Caucasus Mountains on the slope of the Trialeti Range. The famous resort of Borjomi, which has long been famous for its mineral springs, is located 37 km away. Bakuriani rises above sea level at 1700 m. Clean mountain air, beauty of coniferous forests in the 19th century attracted members of the imperial family to this region. The royal palace has been preserved here to this day. Mountain serpentine - a narrow-gauge road connects Borjomi and Bakuriani, it was built under the guidance of the French engineer Eiffel.
The ski resort attracts thousands of tourists with its many sunny days; the season here lasts for a long time. In Soviet times, these places were simply "Mecca" for politicians. In the 30s, one of the first to ski here was the party member A. Zhemchuzhnikov, after which all the elite came here to rest. Later, all Soviet combined teams of alpine skiers trained at this base, the most famous athletes, Olympic champions, visited these places.
Nearby there is a rare beauty Botanical Garden, which belongs to the Georgian Academy of Sciences. Recently, the ski resorts of Georgia have been very popular among Europeans, Bakuriani is one of such places. What attracts extreme people here? Freeride - descents on uneven, rough slopes. At the Tskhratskaro pass there is a track for cross-country skiing, there are three ski jumps, as well as a sledding track.
Weather in Bakuriani
For all lovers of mountain recreation, skiing, the weather in the resort of Bakuriani is simply perfect. The ski season starts here in November and lasts until March. Winter is snowy enough, but very mild. Georgia Bakuriani can always boast of an overabundance of sunshine, it is always light and joyful here, tourists are accompanied by an excellent mood. But when going to the mountains, do not forget to wear sunglasses. Among the locals, this place is called "Sun Valley". In the middle of winter, in January, the average air temperature is only -7 degrees. There are practically no winds, so it seems that it is always warm here. You can often find skiers in swimsuits on the slopes of the mountains. The snow cover reaches 60 centimeters. Snowfalls are common here, but avalanches are extremely rare. Summer at the resort is quite cool. The average temperature in July reaches only +15 degrees.
Ski resort of Georgia Bakuriani. Scheme of trails and cable cars
The main area for skiing is the slopes of Mount Kokhta. The difference in height is from 1800 to 2850 meters. The resort has two functional skiing trails. "Kokhta-1" is designed for skilled skiers, professionals in their field. The track is 1.5 km long with two steps. The first part of the route of 400 meters descends at an angle of 52 degrees, the second step (red) is flatter and has a length of 1 km. The track "Kokhta-2" (red and blue) stretches for 3 km, is also two-stage, has a variety of sections, both steep and gentle for easier skiing. For those who first embarked on alpine skiing there is a more gentle Plateau trail. Its length is only 300 meters, and the angle of inclination is 10 degrees. They operate here The nearest mountain Didveli is developed in the resort, where the height difference is from 1780 m to 2670 m. There are black, blue, red tracks here. There are both gondola and chair lifts. The toboggan run in the resort is 1,350 m long.
Where to stay in Bakuriani?
Where better to stay for those who decided to visit the ski resorts of Georgia? Bakuriani, reviews of which all who have been here leave only enthusiastic, offers several comfortable hotels.
Bakuriani Hills". The hotel is located near the Bakuriansky Park and can accommodate 45 people. A three-storey cozy building. Includes all the amenities for a comfortable stay. It has its own bar, dining room, secure parking, drying and ironing rooms. The friendly staff creates home comfort and warmth.
« Premier Palace". Modern hotel for 225 guests. Has an Asian, European bar, internet cafe, night club, children's room (with a nanny), table tennis, billiards. A ski instructor works, ski equipment rental.
« Eureka"... The hotel occupies a prestigious location near the pistes. At the disposal of tourists are 25 rooms of various classes. There is a winter garden, bar, conference room, sauna, swimming pool, billiards, gym, exercise equipment, jacuzzi. Excursions to Borjomi and other historical places of the region are organized.
Gudauri ski resort. Prices and reviews
Gudauri is a very young Georgian ski resort. It attracts skiers who like to master difficult tracks. According to tourists, the infrastructure here is not yet fully developed, but skiing itself leaves an amazing feeling. Nature, beauty, mountain clean air - all this is simply breathtaking. Some complain about the fact that it is far to get to shops, everything needs to be bought in hotels at a more expensive price. Those who are not strapped for funds do not notice this shortcoming. There are 12 hotels on the territory of the complex. The cost of living depends on the class, ranging from $ 50 to $ 200 per day. All hotels offer tourists the services of restaurants, bars. There are saunas, jacuzzi, swimming pools. All rooms are equipped with household appliances. For those looking for more economical accommodation options, there is a great option. A large company or family can rent a private cottage, the cost per day will be from 90 to 150 dollars.
Gudauri tracks
Every season the ski resorts of Georgia, Bakuriani or Gudauri, are visited by thousands of tourists. Romance and the desire to get your dose of adrenaline are attracted here. Gudauri tracks are special, they have different lengths. They lie on the slopes of the Sadzele and Kudebi mountains. Average length is from 2 to 3 km. The longest is 7 km. The difference in elevation is different, the most dangerous is 1000 meters. The tracks are mostly red and blue here. Their total length is 16 km. Doppelmayer was built here by Austrian specialists, 3 and 4 chair lifts are in operation.
The first-class ski resorts in Georgia are famous for the variety of tracks, the quality of the snow, and the developed infrastructure. Winter in this country is no less attractive time for a vacation. The ski season lasts from November to April, some of the slopes are open until May. This country becomes attractive for ski and snowboard lovers when the hills are covered with snow.
The mountains of Georgia are unique in that a mild climate prevails throughout the season, there are no severe frosts here. The most famous places for winter recreation are Bakuriani, Gudauri and Mestia.
Bakuriani
The most famous ski resort in Georgia. Built back in Soviet times, it was the central base for preparing athletes for the Olympics in winter sports - bobsleigh, biathlon, slalom and ski jumping.
Compared to Gudauri, the mountain slopes are covered with forests, where you can enjoy the clean mountain air.
The place is ideal for couples with children, as there are many tracks for children. But even for professional skiers and snowboarders, the slopes will be to their liking, Bakuriani tracks are the steepest, with an incline of up to 50 degrees. There are several trampolines.
There are several schools for children with instructors who will professionally help children get on skis for the first time. Also, children will be interested in playgrounds, an ice rink, sledding.
The climate is mild without strong winds and frosts. Despite the fact that Bakuriani was built a long time ago, today the infrastructure is very developed here. Bakuriani is a health resort, next to which there are healing springs with mineral water.
If you want to distract yourself from skiing on the slopes, allow yourself to arrange excursions - a jeep tour along the Borjomi Gorge, visit the ancient fortress Rabat, enjoy Georgian cuisine in numerous restaurants of Bakuriani.
Gudauri
Quite a young and modern ski resort with a mild climate. The average temperature in January is minus 6-8⁰С, there are no strong winds and frosts.
A variety of trails for skiing, snowboarding, sledging.
Gudauri is located just 120 kilometers from Tbilisi. You can get there by minibus, bus, taxi.
The resort has more than twenty pistes of varying difficulty for skiing, suitable for both professionals and beginners. For the convenience of those who started skiing for the first time, a training track with experienced instructors was created separately from professional tracks.
In addition, the resort keeps up with the times, so other types of entertainment are offered here - snowmobiles and snowbikes, paragliding.
Various hotel complexes with bars, restaurants, SPA centers. And that's not all: bowling, swimming pools, billiards, table tennis, well, and where is without tasting the famous Georgian cuisine and wine.
Mestia
Since ancient times Mestia has been the religious and cultural center of Svaneti. This resort has a colder climate. Sometimes frosts reach 16-20⁰С.
In addition to extreme recreation, you can enjoy ancient fortresses and ancient towers. Fantastic beauty of nature, serpentine mountain road, which will take your breath away.
There are no ski slopes in the city itself, they are located a few kilometers away - these are the Hatsvali and Tetnuldi tourist centers. Khatsvali is a young, just beginning to develop ski resort with small slopes.
Tetnuldi has more difficult slopes, suitable for professionals. When you come here to ski, take a couple of days to get to know the history of this ancient region. Visit the National Museum of the History of Svaneti.
Was in our plans for a very long time. Many things were scary, including how to deal with public transport. Finally, the decision was made and we set off on our big Georgian trip. My husband definitely wanted to visit Bakuriani, because the Olympic team trained here in Soviet times. And now there is a ski resort here. In winter, of course. Bakuriani also claimed the venue for the 2014 Olympic Games. They chose, however,. I was interested in the facts that the royal family loved this place, and Eifel took part in the design of the mountain railway. We went to Bakuriani from Tbilisi, a long way, but quite accessible both by public transport and by car.
By minibus
You can get from Bakuriani by minibus, which departs from the bus station located near the Didube metro station. Leaving the metro, you need to go through the market and turn right. There, in the square, you will see a huge number of minibuses.
The minibus to Bakuriani leaves from platform 25, but you'd better ask someone. Just to be understood, choose an older person who studied Russian at school. You will definitely be prompted. There are no timetables for minibuses, they are sent as soon as they are full from 7:00 to 17:00. The drive to Bakuriani will take about two and a half hours.
Buying a ticket
You can buy a ticket from the driver.
Ticket price
A ticket to Bakuriani costs 8-10 lari (3-3.8 euros).
By train
You can get from Tbilisi to Bakuriani by train with a change in Borjomi. The train schedule can be found on the website of the Georgian railways.
In order to change to a train to Bakuriani, you need a train leaving at 6:35. Trains in Georgia are quite comfortable and clean, soft seats, air conditioning - as luck would have it. The train runs until four o'clock.
Departing from the central railway station (Station Square metro station), you will need to get off at Borjomi at the Black River station. From here begins the narrow-gauge railway, along which the famous old cuckoo train runs.
The train schedule is adjusted to the schedule of the Tbilisi electric train, ten minutes is enough for a change. In any case, do not worry, you will have time to change seats - they will wait for you. 
The road to Bakuriani is very long - two and a half hours, while the resort is less than 30 km away. The road often has a steep slope, the speed does not exceed 15 km / h. On the one hand, she cannot boast of any gorgeous views, because these views are covered by trees. On the other hand, this trip gives a kind of extraordinary sense of travel in time. You go and go in such a trailer.
However, no matter how atmospheric such a trip may be, I advise you to return back by minibus. In Borjomi or in, it depends on your future plans.
Buying a ticket
You can buy a train ticket at the ticket office of the station, theoretically it can also be online, but it seemed to me that for this you need to speak Georgian.
Ticket price
The ticket price for the Tbilisi-Borjomi train is 2 lari (0.8 euros).
A ticket for the Borjomi-Bakuriani train costs 1 (0.4 euros) or 2 (0.8 euros) lari, depending on the carriage. There are only two cars: old and new, and prices are two.
By car
The car ride is undoubtedly the most comfortable, especially for the passenger. A car can be rented in Tbilisi, using the search through the Internet, through this type, or directly on the rental website. The distance of 184 km can be covered in less than three hours. If you don't stop to take pictures or just admire.
The road to Khashuri is just excellent, a two-lane highway with a 120 km limit, and the further road to Borjomi is not bad, albeit a single-lane one. The road from to Bakuriani is also quite decent and pleases with views.
Happy journey!
Map of Bakuriani, the oldest ski resort in Georgia, with hotels and lifts, a detailed map of the slopes and slopes for skis and snowboards. In this article I tried to collect all the available options that should close, if not completely, then the absolute majority of questions and needs regarding the geography of the area, residential and sports infrastructure.
If you were looking for a map of Bakuriani with hotels, then it is in front of you. It contains all 204 local hotels, plus and minus in the lower right corner allows you to zoom in and out of the area, and hovering the mouse over the blue marker or tap on it shows the cost per night, photo and hotel rating, and the number of tourist reviews, incl. ... it is easy to find the housing that suits you for the money. When you find something suitable, just click on the blue marker and you will see more information.
For better orientation on the terrain, we will use the interactive map of Bakuriani, made from a satellite. It clearly shows that the village itself and the ski resort are located at a short distance from each other. All ski slopes, slopes and cable cars are located in the lower part, where it says Didveli, and to the right of Mgzavrebi, so visually assess the scale and book accommodation closer to the ski lift if your goal is mountains, and if you want to enjoy plain activities such as snowmobiling or horse riding then the tourist part is preferable.
Below you can look at the maps of the tracks of Bakuriani, from where all the slopes on skis and snowboards come from. The schemes contain routes of different complexity, highlighted in different colors, have marks with the names of the peaks with their heights, the nearest cafes and restaurants, as well as other objects of the tourist infrastructure.
Some of the images are clickable. To enlarge a picture to its maximum size, left-click on it and then click on the icon below.
The general panorama of the mountains, from which 3 trails are laid from different peaks: Didveli on the right, Kokhta 2 (Tatra) in the center, and Kokhta 1 on the left. From this angle it is convenient to outline a route for freeride and ski touring.
Varieties of ski routes on the Didveli slope, divided into 3 groups, depending on the level of professionalism of the athlete.
At the foot of the mountains there is a village where tired skiers and snowboarders flock in the evening.
If you remove all graphics and distractions, leaving only the most important, then the layout of the resort will look like this. If you are still confused about what is what, then correlate it with the satellite view at the top of the news and everything will become clear.
Bakuriani's maps and piste diagrams will give you a general idea of \u200b\u200bthis Georgian ski resort, but a 3D panorama with the ability to move between peaks and slopes will rush through the mountains faster than any ski lift and show everything that was inaccessible in the distance.
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