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.
- About the resort
- Getting there
- Accomodation
- Ski passes and equipment rental
- The resort's slopes and lifts
- Entertainment at the resort
- Our tours
About Gudauri resort
Gudauri is the crown jewel of Georgia's ski resorts, attracting tourists with its breathtaking scenery and excellent skiing conditions. Situated at an altitude of 1960-2200 meters, the resort dates back to the 1980s. The ski season begins in December and continues until April. Gudauri is known for its modern ski lifts and well-developed infrastructure.
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 tour services to Gudauri, and we are no exception. We also offer ski tours 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.
Our Gudauri tour includes transportation for your convenience.
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.
Accommodation in Gudauri
The resort offers a variety of accommodation options for vacationers. From cozy apartments with mountain views to luxurious full-service hotels, every traveler will find something to suit them. Many hotels in Gudauri offer direct ski-in/ski-out access, making them an ideal choice for winter sports enthusiasts. We value our guests' time, so we always locate our tours 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.
Ski passes and equipment rental in Gudauri
In Gudauri, rental shops offer everything you need for skiing and snowboarding, including clothing, protective gear, skis, boards, boots, helmets, goggles, and gloves. You can choose complete kits for all ages and skill levels. We also offer winter equipment rentals at affordable prices.
Ski passes are available for purchase both online and at the resort, offering a variety of options from day passes to season passes. The resort also has a slope and lift map to help you navigate your skiing experience. Prices for last season are available on our website , but we'll be sure to update them once information about the 2024/2025 season is available.
If you're new to skiing, many centers offer instructors to help you learn the basics and improve your technique. We also offer ski and snowboard lessons for all levels, from beginners to advanced.
In addition to training, we offer 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.
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 freeriding 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, sample delicious Georgian dishes at the resort's various restaurants, and pamper yourself in a spa or sauna. Incidentally, the sauna is included in the price of our week-long tour.
For those who prefer to see something new, our tours include excursions to the Friendship Arch and waterfalls.
For the most active skiing fans, we organize freeride tours and ski tours.
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:
