About Gudauri
Gudauri is Georgia’s premier ski resort, located on the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains, just a few hours from Tbilisi. Renowned for its powdery snow and freeride opportunities, it’s a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts.
Major Attractions in Gudauri
Off-Piste & Freeride Zones
Gudauri is famous for freeride skiing and snowboarding — vast open slopes, deep powder, and safe avalanche-controlled areas.
Off-Piste & Freeride Zones
Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument
An iconic, colorful Soviet-era mosaic viewpoint located just 10 km before Gudauri on the Georgian Military Highway.
Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument
Georgian Military Highway
The entire route to Gudauri is an attraction in itself — dramatic mountain scenery, hairpin bends, river valleys.
Georgian Military Highway
Viewpoints Around Gudauri
Even non-skiers love Gudauri for its panoramic spots. Chairlift rides just for sightseeing (some lifts run for hikers in summer too).
Viewpoints Around Gudauri
Local Churches & Cross Pass
Near Gudauri, you can stop at small roadside chapels or drive over the Cross Pass for breathtaking views into remote valleys.
Local Churches & Cross Pass
Adventure and Activities in Gudauri
Skiing & Snowboarding
Gudauri’s #1 draw: 70+ km of well-maintained slopes for all levels. Wide, open runs with beautiful views of the Greater Caucasus Mountains.
Skiing & Snowboarding
Freeride & Off-Piste Skiing
Gudauri is famous for huge open freeride terrain — deep powder fields, ridgelines, and bowls.
Freeride & Off-Piste Skiing
Heliskiing
The big adventure highlight for thrill seekers. Ride a helicopter to untouched peaks in the wild Caucasus.
Heliskiing
Paragliding
Gudauri is a top paragliding spot in Georgia you can fly all year, weather permitting. Tandem flights launch right from the ski slopes.
Paragliding
Tubing & Sledding
Great fun for kids & families. Many guesthouses and rental spots offer snow tubes and sleds.
Tubing & Sledding
Mountain Biking
In the green season (June–September), ride down old ski roads and trails.
Some hotels and rental shops offer bikes or guided tours.
Mountain Biking
Most popular hotels in Gudauri
Gudauri Lodge
Gudauri Lodge
Quadrum Ski & Yoga Resort
Quadrum Ski & Yoga Resort
Best Western Gudauri
Best Western Gudauri
Gudauri Hills ApartHotel
Gudauri Hills ApartHotel
Monte Hotel
Monte Hotel
Ati Ambavi Boutique Hotel Gudauri
Ati Ambavi Boutique Hotel Gudauri
Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri
Marco Polo Hotel Gudauri
GUDAURI LOFT hotel ski resort
GUDAURI LOFT hotel ski resort
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