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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.mtskheta-mtianeti.gov.ge/indexENG.html Mtskheta-Mtianeti Administration]
*[http://www.mtskheta-mtianeti.gov.ge/indexENG.html Mtskheta-Mtianeti Administration]
* {{en icon}} [http://gudauri.travel/en/reservations/gudauri/ Information about the resort]
* {{en icon}} [http://www.gudauri.com Information about the resort]
* {{en icon}} [http://gudauri.travel/en/reservations/ Online booking of hotels in Gudauri. Web-cams of Gudauri.]
*[http://www.flycaucasus.com/ Speedriding and paragliding in Gudauri winter and summer time.]
*[http://www.flycaucasus.com/ Speedriding and paragliding in Gudauri winter and summer time.]
*[http://www.gudauri-transfer.com/ Transfers to Gudauri from Tbilisi and Kutaisi online.]
*[http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Gudauri Weather information for Gudauri.]
*[http://www.facebook.com/GudauriOfficial Official Facebook Page.]




[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in Georgia (country)]]
[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in Georgia (country)]]

Revision as of 13:15, 20 November 2015

Gudauri
გუდაური
Gudauri
Gudauri
CountryGeorgia
MkhareMtskheta-Mtianeti
Elevation
2,196 m (7,205 ft)
Time zoneUTC+4 (Georgian Time)
WebsiteGudauri Official Site

Gudauri (Georgian: გუდაური) is a ski resort located on the southern slopes of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Stepantsminda District, along the Georgian Military Highway near the Cross Pass, at an elevation of 2,196 meters (7,200 ft.) above sea level. Gudauri lies 120 km (75 mi) to the north of the capital Tbilisi. The trip from Tbilisi to Gudauri usually takes two hours by car. The resort offers high quality skiing opportunities.[citation needed] The slopes of Gudauri are completely above the tree line and are best for free-riders and are generally considered to be avalanche-safe. The ski season lasts from December to April. Heliskiing is also available throughout the season.

Heliski

Heliskiing provides skiers with access to some of the finest powder-snow in the Caucasus. With helicopters granted almost unrestricted access to local mountains, skiers can experience some of the most sublime runs in Europe - at altitudes between 1,500 and 4,200 meters above sea level. The helicopters drop clients off on mountain tops, glaciers, fabulous ridges, and in the hands of highly experienced guides.

Speed riding and paragliding

Gudauri is one of the best places in Georgia for speedriding and paragliding. Here you can learn how to Speed Riding they have had only the experience of freeriding. Increase their level of speedriding by experienced instructors. Your friends and acquaintances can ride on a glider with experienced instructors.

Routes and lifts

Gudauri contains several routes and lifts. The first, lower lift station is at 1,990 m above sea level and the last, top station is at 3,306 m, called Sadzele. The lifts are by Doppelmayr. The first lift is 1,010 m long (three chairs), the second is 2,310 m long (four chairs) and the third is 1,060 m long (three chairs). Over the past few years the resort has consistently been adding new chair lifts, the most recent construction includes a speed Gondola. The lifts usually work from 10:00 to 16:00-17:00.

42°28′39″N 44°28′28″E / 42.47750°N 44.47444°E / 42.47750; 44.47444

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