Gudauri resort review detailed

Gudauri review guide

Gudauri Resort Guide in Georgia

Gudauri is a popular ski resort in Georgia, which offers a wide range of activities for active holiday lovers. In our guide to the Gudauri resort, you will find the most useful information. 

 
 

 

 

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About Gudauri resort

Gudauri is the pearl of Georgia's ski resorts, attracting tourists with its breathtaking scenery and excellent skiing conditions. The resort is located at an altitude of 1960-2200 meters and began its existence in the 1980s. The season here starts in December and lasts until April. Gudauri is known for its modern ski lifts and well-developed infrastructure. 

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The average temperature in January-February is around -7–12°C, which creates comfortable conditions for skiing.

The resort is divided into three zones: Lower Gudauri, which is ideal for beginners, Upper Gudauri, which offers more challenging trails for more experienced skiers, and New Gudauri, which expands the resort's capabilities with new lifts and trails.

A huge number of companies offer their services tours to Gudauri, and we are no exception, including we do ski tours and to other regions of Georgia

Getting there to Gudauri

The resort is located 110 km from Tbilisi and 70 km from Vladikavkaz. 

How to get there from Tbilisi:

  •  The most budget-friendly option is a minibus from the Didube bus station, located next to the metro station of the same name. The journey will take about 2-2,5 hours. 
  • If you prefer a more comfortable option, you can order a private transfer or taxi.
  • It is also possible to rent a car, but it is important to consider that in winter the roads may be snowy, so it is better to choose an SUV.

In our tour to Gudauri Transportation is included in the price, which ensures the convenience of guests. 

How to get there from Vladikavkaz:

  • private car, the trip will take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, excluding traffic jams
  • minibus or private transfer. 
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Accommodation in Gudauri

The resort offers a variety of accommodation options for vacationers. From cozy apartments with mountain views to luxurious full-service hotels, there is something for every traveler. Many hotels in Gudauri have direct access to the ski slopes, making them an ideal choice for winter sports enthusiasts. We value our guests' time, so in  our toursх We always locate ourselves near the ski lifts. 

Additionally, most offers include amenities such as free Wi-Fi, restaurants and spas, ensuring a comfortable rest after an active day on the slopes. Accommodation prices vary depending on the level of comfort and location.

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Ski passes and equipment rental in Gudauri

In Gudauri, rental shops offer everything you need for skiing or snowboarding, including clothing, protective equipment, skis, boards, boots, helmets, glasses and gloves. You can choose complete sets for all ages and levels of skiing. We also have own winter equipment rental at affordable prices. 

As for ski passes, they are available for purchase both online and directly at the resort, and offer various options from one-day passes to season passes. In addition, the resort has map of slopes and lifts, which will help you navigate while riding. On our website you will find prices for last season, but we will definitely update when information about the 2024/2025 season is known. 

If you are new to skiing, many centers offer instructors to help you learn the basics and improve your technique. We also offer skiing and snowboarding lessons for all levels: from beginners to advanced users. 

 

In addition to training, we have available freeride tours for more advanced skiers and snowboarders. 

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Trails, ski lifts of the resort Gudauri

The resort offers 22 trails of varying difficulty. With a total length of 50 km, Gudauri offers ample opportunities for descents and ascents, as well as impressive views of the surrounding mountains.

The altitude difference at the resort reaches 1283 meters, which provides exciting descents. Most of the runs are categorized as “blue” and “red”, which makes them accessible to intermediate and advanced skiers.

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On weekends and holidays from 20:00 to 22:00 the illuminated Pirveli piste is open for night skiing. In general, the resort is equipped with modern lifts, including six-seater chairlifts and ten-seater gondola cabins, providing a comfortable lift to the required height.

The resort offers excellent conditions for freeride thanks to the absence of sharp rocks on the slopes and stable snow cover, usually reaching two meters. 

Entertainment at the Gudauri resort

In Gudauri you can enjoy not only skiing and snowboarding, but also try your hand at paragliding, taste delicious Georgian dishes in various restaurants of the resort, pamper yourself in a spa or sauna. By the way, in our week tour sauna is already included in the tour price.

For those who prefer to see something new, in our tours We offer excursions to the Arch of Friendship of Nations and waterfalls 

For the most active fans of skiing we organize freeride tours and ski touring.

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PVD club tours in Gudauri 

For your convenience, in this section we have collected the main tours of Gudauri, as well as all useful links:

Weekly tour 

Gudauri tour 3 days

Gudauri tour 2 days

New Year in Gudauri tour

Skating lessons 

Freeride Gudauri

Ski Tour Gudauri

Ski tours Georgia

Equipment rental

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