Bakhmaro: A Week of Cat-Skiing in Georgia
Bakhmaro Cat-Ski
7 days · 6 nights
Dates:
7-13.01.27
5-11.02.27
14-20.02.27
7 Days
Bakhmaro
Freeride
Bakhmaro is a village at 2,000 metres on the Meskheti range in Guria, and every winter it disappears under some of the deepest snow in Georgia. There are no lifts here, no lift queues and no crowds — just wooden cottages, beech and birch forest, and open ridges that almost nobody tracks before you.
We’re PVD Club, and we run this week with a snowcat: the tracked machine that carries the whole group to the top in one go. Instead of fighting for fresh lines, you spend the day riding them — 7 to 10 runs a day, with a guide who knows where the snow is still untouched.
Why Riders Keep Coming Back to Bakhmaro
Bakhmaro sits high enough, and close enough to the Black Sea, that winter storms unload metres of snow. The season runs into March and often into April, when the days get longer and the snowpack is at its deepest — which is why so many of our returning riders book Bakhmaro for late winter rather than New Year.
The terrain is made for cat-skiing: north-facing glades that hold powder for days, open bowls above the treeline, gullies and rolling alpine fields. Your guide picks the lines to match the group’s level and the day’s conditions, so you are never riding terrain that is over your head.
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The Week, Day by Day
Day 1 — Transfer to Bakhmaro. Early pick-up in Tbilisi or Kutaisi and a drive through the Guria hills up to Bakhmaro. Check into the guesthouse, meet your guides, run through the week and the gear, and have dinner together.
Day 2 — First Cat-Ski Day. Safety briefing on the mountain: transceiver check, probe and shovel drill — then the guides watch how everyone rides and split the group so pace and terrain actually fit. Expect your first 7–10 runs of the week.
Day 3 — Cat-Ski Day. A full day on the mountain. The cat drops the group on the ridges and the guides work through glades, bowls and north faces, choosing lines according to the snow.
Day 4 — Rest Day or Half-Day Ski Touring. Sleep in, sit in the sauna, walk through the village — or join a relaxed half-day of ski touring on skins to a nearby ridge. No snowcat, no pressure, just a different way to see the terrain and work on your technique.
Day 5 — Cat-Ski Day. Back in the cat. By now the guides know exactly what the group can handle, so the day usually gets bigger: steeper lines, longer runs, more of the terrain you came for.
Day 6 — Cat-Ski Day. The last full riding day, and often the best one. The guides save the lines you have been eyeing all week, and the group usually finishes the day asking about next season.
Day 7 — Transfer from Bakhmaro. Breakfast, check-out and the drive back to Tbilisi or Kutaisi.
What’s Included
- A freeride guide for the entire week
- Snowcat on every riding day — 7–10 runs a day
- Guesthouse accommodation in Bakhmaro (6 nights)
- Breakfast and dinner, plus tea, coffee and mountain snacks
- One sauna session
- Round-trip transfer from Tbilisi or Kutaisi
- Avalanche safety briefing and group safety gear
- Routes planned around your group’s actual level
Who Should Book This
This is a freeride week, not a first-timer’s introduction. You should be comfortable skiing or riding off-piste in deep snow, able to handle variable conditions, and happy to spend five to seven hours on the mountain. An avalanche kit — transceiver, probe, shovel — is mandatory.
If you can ride powder but have never used a snowcat, that is fine: the guides show you how it works on day one. If you are completely new to off-piste, start with our freeride school or easier tours first, then come back for Bakhmaro.
The tour runs with a minimum of 6 participants.
FAQ
How many runs do I get per day?
7–10 runs a day at the cat-ski, depending on weather, snow and the group’s pace. Safety always comes before one more run.
What gear do I need?
An avalanche kit — transceiver, probe, shovel — is mandatory. Bring a freeride ski or board, helmet, goggles and warm layers. No kit of your own? We can arrange a rental locally.
Do I need cat-ski experience?
No. You do need off-piste experience in deep snow — the guides handle the rest and match the terrain to the group.
How do I get to Bakhmaro?
Round-trip transfer from Tbilisi or Kutaisi is included. The drive takes most of the morning, so we leave early.
What happens on the rest day?
Day 4 is yours: stay in, use the sauna, or join a half-day ski tour on skins. It is a good way to recover and still get out on the mountain.
Can I come alone?
Yes. Most of our guests book as solo travellers and end up riding with the same group all week. The tour runs with a minimum of 6 participants.
Season 2026/2027 departures:
Dates: 7-13.01.27 5-11.02.27 14-20.02.27
Cost
Price of the Bakhmaro freeride tour:
€1,900 per person
GEL
5010
RUB
165773
USDT
1957
EUR
1697
Стоимость указана за место в группе
Included in the price
- Freeride guide for the whole week
- Snowcat on every riding day — 7–10 runs a day
- Guesthouse accommodation in Bakhmaro
- Breakfast and dinner, tea/coffee and snacks
- Round-trip transfer from Tbilisi/Kutaisi
- Sauna session
- Avalanche safety briefing
- Routes matched to the group’s level
Important Information
50% deposit of the tour price is required. The remaining 50% must be paid at least 7 days before the tour begins. Refunds of the deposit or full payment are available if the tour is cancelled at least 10 days in advance. If the tour is cancelled less than 10 days in advance, the deposit or payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. The tour runs with a minimum of 6 participants — if we cannot fill the group, you can move to another date or receive a full refund. The itinerary is subject to change based on weather and avalanche conditions. The guide’s decision regarding the route is final.
