Ski Resorts in Georgia: Gudauri, Bakuriani, Goderdzi

Georgia has five main ski resorts: Gudauri on the Georgian Military Road, Bakuriani above Borjomi, Goderdzi in the mountains of Adjara, and Tetnuldi and Hatsvali in Svaneti. All five are run by one operator, so the same 5 GEL plastic ski pass card works everywhere. The operator has announced the 2026/27 opening for 20 December.

In short: the most slopes and freeride are in Gudauri, beginners and families do better in Bakuriani, Goderdzi works as a day trip from Batumi, and the longest runs and views are at Tetnuldi.

Ski resorts in Georgia compared, with a map

Altitude runs from the base station to the top lift; slope figures are approximate.

Gudauri, the biggest resort

Gudauri sits on the Georgian Military Road 120 km from Tbilisi, about two hours by car. The base is at about 1,990 m and the lifts go up to 3,276 m. Old Gudauri is by the Pirveli lift, New Gudauri has most of the hotels and the gondolas, and the Kobi - Gudauri gondola up to the Kobi pass is included in the ski pass.

It has the most runs in the country, and the Bidara and Chrdili slopes for freeride. For 2026/27 the operator is adding two new T-bars, a beginners' moving carpet, two new runs and snowmaking on the Soliko and Kikilo runs. Renting skis, boots and poles costs about 50 GEL a day, a snowboard about 70.

In winter the road is the main thing to watch: the Military Road closes in heavy snowfall and winter tyres are required. The easiest way up is a car with a driver: Tbilisi to Gudauri from 196 GEL per car, from Tbilisi airport from 206, from Kutaisi airport from 331, about 4.5 hours.

New Gudauri, by the gondolas, is the handiest place to stay: hotels and apartments in Gudauri on Booking.

Bakuriani, a family resort

Bakuriani is a village at about 1,700 m in pine forest above Borjomi, 180 km from Tbilisi. There are three ski areas. Didveli is the largest, topping out at 2,702 m, with the green Half Pipe run and a kids' park - the one for families and beginners. Kokhta and Mitarbi have no green runs and suit confident skiers; Kokhta is the quieter of the two.

A rental set costs about 50 GEL a day. The narrow-gauge "Kukushka" train from Borjomi has not run since 2020; it is due to restart this winter, so check before you go. From Kutaisi airport, Bakuriani is no further than from Tbilisi: a car with a driver from 217 GEL, about three hours.

To stay, see Bakuriani hotels on Booking.

Goderdzi, the ski resort of Adjara

Goderdzi is Adjara's only big ski resort, 2.5-3 hours from Batumi via Keda, Shuakhevi and Khulo. An 8-seat gondola runs from 1,724 to 2,024 m, then a six-seat chairlift with a wind shield goes up to 2,366 m. There are about 8 km of slopes and a free 150 m moving carpet for beginners. Lifts run 10:00-16:00 on weekdays and until 17:00 at weekends; the chairlift stops in strong wind and fog.

A day pass cost 30 GEL in 2025/26, 15 for children aged 6-12, free under 6; the operator announces 2026/27 prices by the opening. A rental set starts at 30 GEL a day at the small shops by the lift, 50-70 GEL at the Ire Palace hotel and from 100 at the pricier hotels. Non-skiers take a snowmobile or go for a walk.

The road from Batumi is cleared all winter, but the pass is closed from the Akhaltsikhe side from mid-December to late April. We run day trips to Goderdzi from Batumi - see ski day trips from Batumi. For a longer stay there are hotels by the lifts and in the village of Danisparauli: places to stay near Goderdzi on Booking.

Mestia: Tetnuldi and Hatsvali ski resorts in Svaneti

Two resorts near Mestia, for skiing with Caucasus views. Hatsvali is closer: the cable car base is a 20 minute walk from central Mestia, with four lifts and about 8 km of slopes at the top, few of them easy. Tetnuldi is 15-17 km from Mestia, higher and longer: 2,260 to 3,160 m, with a 9.5 km main run. The two are not linked by lifts; in winter you reach Tetnuldi by 4x4 or hotel transfer.

Getting to Mestia in winter is the hard part. The road via Zugdidi is the only one open all year, minibuses are unreliable from January to March, and the small planes from Tbilisi are cancelled in bad weather. A car with a driver is more reliable: Kutaisi airport to Mestia from 335 GEL, about four hours.

To stay, see hotels and guesthouses in Mestia on Booking.

When the 2026/27 season opens

The operator has announced the opening on 20 December 2026 at Gudauri, Bakuriani, Goderdzi and Mestia. The real date depends on snow: in 2025 Goderdzi opened on 28 December instead of the announced 20th. Goderdzi and Bakuriani usually run until the end of March, Gudauri and Svaneti into April.

Ski pass and rental prices

The operator publishes 2026/27 prices by the opening. As a guide, last season's official Goderdzi prices were 30 GEL a day, 15 for children aged 6-12 and 160 for a week. A season pass for all four resorts - Gudauri, Bakuriani, Goderdzi and Mestia - was 650 GEL, 325 for a child. The plastic ski pass card is a one-off 5 GEL and works at every resort. A rental set of skis or a snowboard with boots costs 30 to 70 GEL a day, more in Gudauri and less at Goderdzi.

Getting to the resorts

The airports nearest the slopes are Tbilisi (136 km to Gudauri) and Kutaisi (176 km to Bakuriani, 213 km to Mestia); Goderdzi is easiest from Batumi. If you drive yourself, you need winter tyres and chains after snowfall, and should check that the road is open before setting off. You can rent a car in Georgia through Localrent and see the price and terms before booking.

Insurance for skiing

Travel insurance has been compulsory for entering Georgia since 2026, and for skiing you need active sports cover: without it, treatment after a fall on the slope is at your own cost. You can get a policy with ski cover from the Georgian insurer Polis.ge, which pays out inside the country. More on choosing a policy is in our guide to insurance for Georgia.

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