Gudauri is ski resort in Georgia with well-developed infrastructure, the greatest difference in altitude, and unlimited possibilities for freeride. The resort is the highest settlement on the Georgian Military Road at the altitude of 2000 m. The season in Gudauri begins in early December and lasts till the end of April. From Tbilisi Gudauri can be reached in approximately 2 hours.
The highest point of the resort is Mount Sadzele – 3307 m above the sea level. Chair lifts (Doppelmayr, Austria) and a gondola line (POMA, France) make available skiing and snowboarding along the southern slopes (70 km certified trails of various difficulty levels) at the altitude from 3275 m to 2000 m, with altitude difference of 1275 meters.
Freeride is possible both along the trails near the ski lifts and in the neighboring area along the western and eastern slopes of the mountains Chrdili, Bidara and the northern slopes of Mt. Sadzele (Kobi Gorge).
Brief information about Gudauri:
• 11 Ski lifts & 3 Moving carpets
• 70 km of ski runs; 15% with artificial snow
• Night Skiing
• Heli-ski
• Snow Park
• Paragliding
There are 5*,4* and 3* hotels and guest houses in Gudauri.