One of the most popular ski resorts in Georgia, which is worth visiting at any time of the year, is Bakuriani. In Soviet times, it was a sports and recreation center where athletes' camps and championships were held. Now it is a solid resort, where there is almost everything that a person who has come to rest and skiing may need. Bakuriani compares favorably with other young resort areas, so if you need to choose between Bakuriani or, it is better to go to Bakuriani.

What to do at the resort in summer

In Bakuriani, nature blooms in summer, and the colorful resort turns into beautiful place... From the main ski area of \u200b\u200bBakuriani Didveli it is worth at least once to go down on the toboggan. This is a small cart that descends from the mountain along narrow and winding small rails. The cart is equipped with two levers located on the sides of it. To increase the speed, they must be simultaneously moved away from you, and to brake - towards yourself. The cost of this pleasure is 10 GEL, regardless of the season. In order to ride the toboggan, you need to buy a ticket at a special kiosk near the place of departure.

It is worth trying a ride in the summer on the funicular, and two separate directions of the cable car. Get them to the panoramic observation deck, which is located at an altitude of 2700 meters above sea level. In Bakuriani, this height is one of the most beautiful panoramic sites. There you can admire the beauty of the landscapes - they are very different in summer and winter. From the panoramic platform, you can go down on foot. Mountain bikes are rented for those who like unusual riding. If the descent is supposed to be on foot, then you need to have comfortable shoes and, preferably, an alpenstock so that the walk does not turn out to be difficult.

How to get to Bakuriani

If you have to get there from Tbilisi, then the distance between the end points of the route will be 205 kilometers. You can get there by your own car in 2 and a half hours, by minibus - in 3 hours, paying 10 GEL. You can order a transfer from the hotel to the final stop, in some of them this is included in the price. If the hotel offers a transfer, then you should agree to get to the resort in comfort. From Kutaisi, the route will be 180 kilometers in total, this path can be covered by car in a couple of hours, by minibus it will take from 2.5 hours to 3 if you leave the bus station.

Where to stay and how much it will cost

Ski resorts in Georgia, especially Bakuriani, are full of different guesthouses, hotels, guest houses and apartments. You can find accommodation for any wallet. There are several guest house rooms with prices starting at $ 25 per night, there are cheaper guesthouses where meals are not included in the cost of accommodation, and more expensive hotels with prices starting at $ 50 per day.

What tracks are there and their scheme

There are three main ski areas - Didveli, Kokhta and Kokhta 2. The first zone is distinguished by its high altitude - 2700 meters. From there it is possible not only to ride, but also to observe the surroundings from the panoramic platform. You can get there by funicular, so as not to climb on your own.

Mount Kokhta has a height of 2155 meters above sea level. In order to get to the top point, you need to use two chair lifts. At the top point there is an observation deck, which offers a good view of the ski routes and the Kokhta ridge.

Kokhta 2 is 2269 meters high at its highest point. Usually it causes confusion among those who came to this place for the first time, because it has other names - Tatra, Mitarbi. It is also equipped with an observation deck, from which it is worth taking beautiful photos of the area.

There is a training zone almost in the city - it is only 5 km from the center, and five minutes from it there is good hotel... Those who are just going to learn how to use snowboard or skiing should stay there, the reviews about this place are extremely good. The slopes on this slope will be gentle and easy to learn. Children and adults, who have never used skis before, study on equal terms. Each mountain convenient for skiing must be marked on a special map called a scheme. It is worth buying and seeing it before setting off to conquer the almost alpine mountains.


But Bakuriani is not only a downhill skiing for those who are learning to ski. In Didveli, two tracks leave the top point - one red and the other black. They work until the summer season, as the snow melts there last. If tourists got there in April or early May, then there is still snow. Red is only steep in places, but in other parts it is quite comfortable even for those who only got up on skis or snowboards a couple of years ago. The scheme also marks a black track on the map, which is larger and much steeper than the red one - only those who are confident in their abilities should go to this track.

There are two tracks from the intermediate station in Didveli - blue and red, both of which are well suited for those who want to see their strengths, but are not yet sure of them. They are great for any skier. Kokhta has three blue slopes, each of which is great for those planning to get on skis or snowboards and go downhill. The tracks are not difficult. Trialeti or Kokhta 2 have two lifts and two blue slopes in their arsenal.

Rental prices

If you do not want to carry snowboards and boots on you, then it is worth renting them at a local rental. Skis, boots and poles will cost 20 GEL before December 24 and 25 GEL after this date. These are rental points located near the ski lifts, which is very convenient. You can contact the point in Bakuriani itself, there are several rental points where such equipment will cost 15 GEL per day.


Snowboard and boots will cost 25 GEL per season and 20 GEL out of season for a set with skis and poles. Rental offices are located near each Bakuriani highway. For those who take the complete set, a mask and helmet are provided free of charge. You can also hire a snowboard instructor for 50 GEL per hour of work or 40 GEL for training in alpine skiing. Cross-country skis do not give up, but there are no trails for them.

Where delicious food

In Bakuriani itself there are several bakeries, cafes and restaurants where they cook well. The bakery sells fresh khachapuri and flatbread, the aroma of which spreads to several streets in the mountain air. There are also a couple of shops with prices corresponding to Tbilisi, as well as assortment. There are no frills, but the prices are not too high. Most of the vacationers prefer to eat where they left off.

Most hotels and guesthouses offer a modest but very nutritious buffet-style menu, especially in ski season... Breakfast is usually included in the room rate, and for lunch and dinner you need to pay an average of 5 GEL. Sometimes these meals are free because the hotel guest is eating. The reason for this generosity, they say, is Georgian generosity and the fact that they are real Georgians. Delvili has two cafes - one at the lower station and the other at the intermediate. There are practically no first and second ones - they are guided by coffee, which costs 3 GEL, and various snacks.

Bakuriani is a place worth going to see the main attractions of the ski resorts of Georgia. There are no sightseeing buses running here, so the people who are here are avid skiers and skiers, as well as those who have always wanted to learn how to ride. There are wonderful views and mountain clean air, which is diluted in some places with delicious fresh pastries. Reviews about Bakuriani are overwhelmingly good and enthusiastic, and almost every mountain is visible from the observation deck. This is a great ski for those who don't know where to start or want a quiet environment. There is no Tbilisi hustle and bustle, but there is a lot of Georgian hospitality and a large selection of trails for every taste.

  • 8 tracks
  • Max track length 3000 m
  • 1 3 2 2
  • Difference in height 385 m
  • Instructors
  • Rescuers
  • Trails for children
  • Equipment rental
  • Restaurants and cafes
  • Rink

Lifts

Resort with two centuries of history

The Caucasus is truly a fertile place for skiers. Many ski resorts in the Caucasus date back to the 19th century. One of these places is Bakuriani, this is the oldest ski resort in the Caucasus. The place for organizing a place for winter recreation was chosen by members of the imperial family, which became a small picturesque corner not far from the famous Borjomi. The imperial choice fell on these places not by chance, here is the purest mountain air, filled with the pleasant aroma of virgin coniferous forests. It is from here that a breathtaking panorama of mountain peaks and gorges, it was here that the winter residence of high-ranking persons was located. For the construction of the narrow-gauge bridge, which became a link between the mineral resort and the snow resort, a famous master in the construction of iron structures - Monsieur Gustave Eiffel was involved. Bakuriani, has been functioning to this day, today it has become a recognized center for alpine skiing, family vacation... There is a whole darkness here, for every taste and age - ice skating, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, horseback riding and numerous excursion tours around the neighborhood, fortunately, that there is something to see.

For riding on alpine skiing use mountain slopes Kokhta ("beautiful"). Highest point this mountain is equal to 2200 m. above sea level. Currently, in order to expand the possibilities of skiing, there is an active development of the Didveli mountain, which is located in the neighborhood, now there is only one track of an average level of difficulty and a gondola-type lift. But this is just the beginning of large-scale construction. From the very top of Kokhta there are two tracks - “Kokhta-1” 1.5 km and “Kokhta-2” 3 km. The first trail is intended for advanced skiers, it is a two-stage trail with a 52 ° slope, there is a small red section of the trail at its very end. The second track is also suitable for two stages, it is suitable for skiers with a weaker level of skill, but nevertheless beginners should be careful, the track belongs to the red-blue category, there are steep slopes and gentle sections where you can relax a little. But for beginners and those who are not skiing at all, Plato should be chosen as a place for skiing. It is a comfortable 300 m long track with a slight incline of 10-12 °. You can also use a few simple short runs for training, which are also available at the resort.

The resort is equipped with several reliable lifts - a double chair lift (1200 m), a drag cable car (1400 m) and a Tatra cable car (1600 m). There are 4 more drag lines for children. There are 3 trampolines, 45, 70 and 90 m high, as well as a well-groomed toboggan track (1350 m). For cross-country skiers, a 13-kilometer trail to the Tskhratskaro pass (ascent to an altitude of 2780 m) is ideal. In addition, the resort offers snowmobiles and skates as additional entertainment, such entertainment is offered by Bakuriani Park, as well as the skating rink of the Edem Hotel. Another extreme entertainment - paragliding - will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscape from a bird's eye view.

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Address: Bakuriani

Bakuriani, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia

The Bakuriani ski resort is a cozy village located high in the Caucasus Mountains.

Bakuriani in translation from Georgian means “calm, comfortable mountain”, which is explained by the location of the village. The population is 2.5 thousand people.

Geographical position

Bakuriani is part of the Borjomi Municipality, located in the center of Georgia. The village is located high in the mountains, in the north of the Trialeti mountain range, at an altitude of 1.7 km above sea level.

Bakuriani on the map of Georgia

Climate and weather Bakuriani

The climate of the mountain village is continental. The winters are mild, sunny and snowy. average temperature in winter 6-7 ° C below zero. Winds do not blow often, as the town is protected from all sides by mountains. There is a lot of snow in winter - usually the height of the average cover exceeds 60 cm. This allows stable skiing in the mountains.

Winter in Bakuriani

Summer in Bakuriani is moderate, not hot, but very sunny. The temperature in July (the warmest month of the year) usually does not exceed 20 ° C. The period when the weather is sunny in Bakuriani exceeds 210 days a year.

Summer in Bakuriani

Ski resort

Bakuriani is one of the most visited ski resorts in Georgia. The mountain skiing season lasts six months - from November to March. Both experienced skiers and beginners who have started skiing for the first time come here. For this, tourists are offered a choice of several trails of varying degrees of difficulty.

Ski resort

For experienced skiers, there are tracks "Kokhta-1" and "Kokhta-2", which begin at the top of Mount Kokhta. The name of the mountain is translated from Georgian as "beautiful". Indeed, the snowy landscapes at the height of a bird's eye view and the indescribable sensations of skiing remain for a long time in the heart of everyone who visits this magnificent place.

Kokhta-1 is a two-stage track with a total length of 1.5 km. The first 400 meters at the beginning of the descent are rather difficult, have a steep decline, the angle of inclination in this section reaches 52º.

"Kokhta-2" is a two-stage track, the total length of which is 3 km. Steep slopes are replaced by gentle slopes.

The "Plateau" trail has been laid especially for beginners. Its length is 300 meters. This is a gentle, comfortable track, the slope does not exceed 12º.

Total length ski slopes is 5 km.

The ski resort is equipped with lifts to the mountains, including a double chair lift (1.2 km), a drag lift (1.4 km), a Tatra cable car (1.6 km) and 4 children's cable cars.

Lift

For lovers of tobogganing in the Bakurian resort, 3 ski jumps have been built, the height of which is 45, 70 and 90 meters. For those who prefer cross-country skiing, there is a 13 km long trail that leads to the famous Tskhratskaro pass (the ascent exceeds 2.5 km).

Hiking

The location of Bakuriani at the intersection of geographical zones made the nature of the village extremely diverse and attractive for tourists. There are mountains and gorges, deciduous and coniferous forests, lakes and springs.

As part of a walk, you can climb Mount Kokhtu (over 2 km), Mount Sekvelomtu with a hike to Lake Tabatskuri, visit the ancient (XI century) Timotesubani monastery and much more.

The most beautiful gorge of Borjomi is located near Bakuriani. On the way to it, you can visit the ancient village of Daba; look at a small wooden chapel located in a cave; see an ancient yew tree, which is over 2000 years old.

Borjomi gorge

We recommend visiting the Tskhratskaro pass, to which the cross-country skiing trail leads. The natives called it the Pass of 9 Springs. Climbing it is not easy, but the magnificent, enchanting panoramas that open from the top of the pass are worth it. There is a spring of mineral water Mitarbi, which is in no way inferior in its healing properties, Borjomi. Spills mineral water in a container at the Tsagveri plant.

Mineral water Mitarbi is used to treat various forms of gastritis, ulcers and other gastrointestinal diseases.

Mineral water Mitarbi

Bakuriani has a picturesque Botanical Garden Georgian Academy of Sciences. The garden contains over 1000 beautiful plants. Alpine flora occupies one of the places of honor in this natural complex.

In the 19th century, Bakuriani was a favorite resting place of the royal family of the Romanovs. This is confirmed by the palace preserved in the village.

How to get there

From Bakuriani to Borjomi passes, built at the end of the XIX century. The railroad is 90 cm wide and 38 km long.

On the narrow gauge railroad Borjomi - Bakuriani the films "Flower in the Snow" and "Don't Cry!" Were shot.

Narrow gauge railway

The distance from Tbilisi to Bakuriani is 190 km. You can get there by taxi or bus in 3-4 hours.

Where to stay

Bakuriani has a large selection of hotels, boarding houses and private guest houses. The average cost of a small room with amenities in a hotel is $ 50 per night. The cost of a room in hotels with luxurious service and unusual design can reach $ 150 per night. The price of accommodation in private guest houses starts at $ 35 per day.

Bakuriani is a great place to relax in summer and winter with the mesmerizing beauty of nature. The city has an atmosphere of happiness and joy. The impressions received from staying in this picturesque corner will remain forever in your heart.

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One of the best ski resorts in the country. This article is about another, smaller, but no less interesting resort of Bakuriani, located nearby.

Bakuriani is a small but very cozy ski resort. The trails here are quite short and simple, but still interesting. It is suitable both for those who are tired of riding in Gudauri and want to unwind, and for those who want to relax with their family in a calm and measured village environment.

But calm doesn't mean boring! You can have fun riding horses, snowmobiles and ATVs.
In addition, there are many historical and natural attractions near Bakuriani:

  • Borjomi
  • Akhaltsikhe fortress
  • Fortress
  • Fortress
  • Cave monastery complexes

Few figures about the resort


Trails:
There are three ski tracks in Bakuriani: Kokhta, Didveli, 25 meters.

1) There are two ski areas on Mount Kokhta - Kokhta 1 and Kokhta 2. There are chairlifts and a rope tow for beginners. The level of the runs from black at the top (slope up to 50%) to a training slope called the Plateau at the bottom of the mountain.

2) Didveli - I act here cable cars gondola and chair type. In 2012, the installation was completed and the third stage of the cable cars was put into operation, and now the height difference is 1780-2670 meters.

3) 25-meter - a scientific slope in the center of Bakuriani. Several yokes and "plates" are installed here for children and beginners.

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