Freeride and ski touring program Goderdzi
Freeride in Georgia . Goderdzi Ski Resort. We invite you to immerse yourself in a world of snow-capped villages and endless fields with dense, fairytale forests. The Goderdzi freeride program includes 5 or 7 full days of off-piste skiing.
On the first day, participants will ski in the forest near the resort, learn about skiing techniques, and get acquainted. Later in the evening, we'll hold an avalanche safety training session, where we'll search for a victim and experience being one. That evening, we'll discuss the basics of terrain reading, avalanche types, and mountains in general.
The Goderdzi freeride tour also includes ski touring activities. On the second or third day, we'll explore the resort on a ski tour. We'll walk along the resort, and the approach to the ski tour start takes about 2-3 hours. The program includes approximately 4 days of ski touring, with a one-day rest break. Goderdzi offers a diverse terrain for ski touring, with interesting spots inaccessible to regular riders. All this is included in the freeride and ski touring program in Goderdzi from PVD Club.
Requirements for participants:
Confident level of skiing on the slopes
We'll head into the deep Goderdzi forest, starting from the pass and descending through fields and forests to the resort from the other side. We're planning about three descents per day. At the end of the day, we'll finish skiing through the forest near the Goderdzi resort. In the evening, a sauna awaits us, where we'll recover from two days of freeriding in Goderdzi.
The third day of the freeride program in Goderdzi will begin with a snowcat ride to the pass (optional), from where we will make about 4 descents towards the village through the wide fields of the Goderdzi resort. It is also possible to walk from the resort and descend to the resort from the pass.
The following days of the program include ski touring excursions. The program will include four days of ski touring in the vicinity of the Goderdzi resort.
Snowcat riding is available on any day of the program. This program assumes we'll spend the entire day on the snowcat, making about five runs per day. Snowcat riding (Catski) is an additional cost in our Goderdzi freeride program.
We also offer freeride tours to Bakhmaro , Svaneti , Gudauri , Goderdzi.
How to get to Goderdzi
From Tbilisi
Transfer from Tbilisi to Goderdzi is included in the tour program. The journey takes approximately four hours by car or minivan along the highway toward Batumi, followed by an hour-long snowcat ride from the foot of the mountain to the hotel at the pass, as the regular road to the resort is snowbound and inaccessible to regular vehicles in winter.
From Batumi and Kutaisi
If you're arriving at Batumi or Kutaisi airport, getting to the assembly point is easier and faster than from Tbilisi—the distance is shorter.
Independently
If you're planning to travel independently, please note: the final stretch of road to the resort is accessible only by snowcat or specialized vehicles with chains in winter. Please contact us in advance to arrange a meeting point and time.
Goderdzi Freeride Tour Program 2026/2027
Day 1
Departing from Tbilisi, the journey takes about four hours. Then we transfer to a snowcat and drive along the serpentine road for about an hour.
In the evening, we'll meet and dine. This is the start of our Goderdzi ski touring and Goderdzi freeride adventure.
Day 2
Breakfast and departure for the first route. The group gets used to the pace and gets acquainted with each other. The route for introductory ski touring in Goderdzi and freeriding in Goderdzi is simple. Snack and dinner with hot tea in the evening.
Day 3
Breakfast, a moderately difficult route, 2-3 descents per day. The approach to the route takes 2-3 hours. In the evening, a video screening and a lecture on avalanche safety. Dinner. The study and practice of ski touring in Goderdzi and freeriding in Goderdzi continues.
Day 4
The morning is dedicated to avalanche safety training, followed by an easy route in the afternoon. In the evening, a sauna and steam bath are available for post-active skiing recovery.
Day 5 rest
A day of relaxation with avalanche safety materials and ski touring tips
Day 6
Two options: an early start on a challenging route with a long approach and two freeride descents of above-average difficulty, or a ride on a snowcat in a group (separate fee).
Day 7
Departure day: transfer by snowcat and minivan to Kutaisi or Tbilisi.
We also have programs: freeride in Gudauri and ski touring in Svaneti.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do you need ski touring experience to participate in the tour? No, specific ski touring experience is not required. We teach basic climbing techniques and ski touring equipment during the first days of the program. Good physical fitness and confident skiing/snowboarding skills are more important.
What if the weather turns bad and the route is impossible? The program is flexible: guides assess the snow and avalanche conditions daily and, if necessary, change the route to a safer one or reschedule the ski tour day, replacing it with skiing near the resort or on a snowcat. The full program (5-7 days) provides ample leeway for such adjustments.
What's the maximum group size? Freeride/ski touring groups are typically kept small (5-8 people) for safety and quality support on off-piste routes.
Is advance avalanche training necessary? No, the program already includes a training module on avalanche safety—theory, analysis of avalanche types, and practical searches with a beeper. Taking the course in advance is not required, but it is encouraged if you already have a basic understanding.
How do I pay for a tour and what about a refund? A 50% deposit is required to book the tour. A full refund is available if you cancel at least 10 days before the tour start. If you cancel after 10 days, the deposit is non-refundable.
FREERIDE TOUR IN GODERDZI
6-7 days
not newbies
freeride program
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FREERIDE TOUR IN GODERDZI?
- Accommodation at the pass hotel (5 or 6 nights)
- Dinners, breakfasts at the hotel and snacks at the resort
- Avalanche Safety Course Training Module
- Snowcat transfers at the resort
- Transfer by snowcat from the pass to the hotel and back
- Transfer from Tbilisi and back
- Beeper probe shovel (rent)
- Sauna one visit
- Guide accompaniment at the resort
- Ski touring program. 3-4 days of ski touring in a weekly program
- Photoshoot (weather permitting)
COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATION IN GODERDZI
Comfortable rooms with all amenities included and a snow-covered view of the resort slopes.
cost of freeride tour in Goderdzi
The cost of the 7-day freeride program in Goderdzi:
$1200
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW
To book a tour, a mandatory prepayment of 50% of the tour cost is required.
The prepayment is refunded if you cancel the tour at least 30 days before the start of the tour.
If you cancel the tour less than 30 days in advance, the prepayment is not refunded or transferred.
