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Gudauri is Georgia's leading ski resort, set in the Greater Caucasus at about 2,200 meters along the Georgian Military Highway. It stands out for wide, treeless ski slopes, good-quality snow, and prices better than European resorts. In summer it becomes a spot for paragliding and hiking among mountain wildflowers.
Why stay in Gudauri
World-class value skiing
Wide, treeless slopes suit every level, with lift passes and ski lessons far cheaper than in Europe.
Paragliding over the Caucasus
Soar over the mountain valleys with stunning snowy-peak views, a popular year-round activity.
Open mountain nature
In summer the meadows and mountain flowers bloom, ideal for hiking and horseback riding with Caucasus views.
Friendship Monument
The Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument, a colorful mosaic on a cliff edge, a viewpoint over a deep valley.
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Local dishes to try in Gudauri
- 1🥟
Khinkali after skiing
Hot soup dumplings, warm and filling, perfect after skiing in the cold.
📍 Resort restaurants - 2🧀
Khachapuri
Hot bread with stretchy cheese, high-energy, a go-to alongside activities in the snow.
📍 Across the resort - 3🍲
Kharcho soup
A sour-spicy beef soup with rice and walnuts, warming in the cold.
📍 Local restaurants - 4🍷
Mulled wine & chacha
Warm wine and the grape spirit chacha to chase off the cold, an après-ski vibe.
📍 Resort bars - 5🍖
Mtsvadi (grilled skewers)
Charcoal-grilled skewered meat served hot, a popular dish on the mountain.
📍 Barbecue spots
- 1🎿
Gudauri Ski Slopes
Ski runs of every level totaling over 70 km, with modern lifts and gondolas and good snow all season.
📍 Resort - 2🗿
Friendship Monument
A semicircular mosaic-decorated viewing platform on a cliff, overlooking the Devil's Valley.
📍 Georgian Military Road - 3🪂
Paragliding Spots
Fly with a professional pilot over the valleys and peaks, with wide Caucasus views.
📍 Hillsides - 4🚡
Gudauri Gondola
A gondola up to the top of the slopes, used in winter for skiing and in summer for the views.
📍 Resort - 5🏔️
Mount Kudebi & Bidara
Peaks reachable by gondola, the start of ski runs and a panoramic viewpoint.
📍 Above the resort - 6❄️
Off-piste & Freeride
Natural off-trail snow slopes for advanced freeride skiers.
📍 Mountains
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3 Gudauri hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.4Upper-midQuadrum Ski & Yoga Resort
#1 Score 9.4 · standout container design
★ 9.4Upper-midGudauri Diamond
#2 9.4 score · diamond-shaped village landmark
★ 9.3Valueโรงแรมแนะนำทั้งหมดในGudauri
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Gudauri Inn
#6 4-star value pick · open unobstructed mountain view
Best Western Gudauri
#7 international chain · full-service, 500 m from the gondola
Gudauri Hills Apart Hotel
#8 luxury apartment, with full kitchen
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🚆 Getting around Gudauri
Marshrutka from Tbilisi
The Kazbegi-line minibus stops at Gudauri, about 2 hours, via the scenic Military Highway.
Gondolas & ski lifts
A network of gondolas and lifts connects the slopes; you can buy a daily ski pass.
Private car / transfer
Convenient transfer service from Tbilisi and the airport, handy for carrying ski gear.
Resort shuttle
Shuttles run between hotels and gondola stations within the resort during ski season.
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See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Gudauri
When is the Gudauri ski season?+
Around December to April, with the heaviest snow from January to March, good for skiers of every level.
Is there anything to do in summer?+
Yes, paragliding, hiking, horseback riding, and viewing the mountain wildflowers, with cool air to escape the heat.
Is it good for first-time skiers?+
Yes, there are beginner slopes and ski schools far cheaper than in Europe, with wide, uncrowded runs.
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