Gudauri
GeorgiaGE
Place in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
Gudauri is a ski resort located on the south-facing plateau of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Kazbegi Municipality, along the Georgian Military Highway near the Jvari Pass, at an elevation of 2,200 meters (7,200 ft.) above sea level. Gudauri lies 120 km (75 mi) to the north of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. Gudauri is 4.1 km away from the nearest border with the unrecognized South Ossetia. The slopes of Gudauri are above the tree line and considered to be avalanche-safe. The ski season lasts from December to April. Heliskiing is available throughout the season.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 54
- Coordinates
- 42.478, 44.476
- Timezone
- Asia/Tbilisi
- Elevation
- 2196 m
Overview of Gudauri
Travellers heading to Georgia will find Gudauri, a tiny locality. Its resident count stands at approximately 54. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. What stands out most: culture, sports and adventure. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 2,196 metres up.
Things to do in Gudauri
Culture in Gudauri
(4)For culture, expect Castles, Cathedrals, Churches and Towers. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Gudauri.
Sports in Gudauri
(4)Gudauri records Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Snowboard under sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Gudauri. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Gudauri
(2)Looking for adventure? Gudauri has Abseiling and Adventure. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Gudauri's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Gudauri
(1)Our data lists Rafting as water sports options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Gudauri's own activity tags.
Wellness in Gudauri
(1)On the wellness side, Gudauri offers Turkish Baths. It is a direct read of Gudauri's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Gudauri
December to February is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Georgia plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Asia/Tbilisi on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Gudauri that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gudauri known for?
- Travellers associate Gudauri with culture, sports and adventure. It sits in Georgia and counts about 54 residents.
- What can you do in Gudauri?
- Gudauri is tagged with Castles, Cathedrals, Churches, Towers and Skiing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Gudauri?
- December to February is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is Gudauri located?
- Gudauri belongs to Georgia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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