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GUDAURI

📍Gudauri, Greater Caucasus, Georgia

❄️ Powder Haven⬛ Steep & Deep💎 Hidden Gem🧗 Backcountry AccessIndependent☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Alexey Okhrimenko · CC0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
4,127 ft*
🗻
Skiable terrain
2,000 acres*
❄️
Avg snowfall
98 in*
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Lifts
20
Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

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TBS
Tbilisi International
About 1.5–2.5 hours
drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Tbilisi is the main airport gateway. Allow several hours for the mountain-road journey, with extra time for winter weather and stops; private transfers are a practical option. Confirm your accommodation’s exact entrance and whether the final approach is suitable for the booked vehicle.

Check the Georgian Roads Department’s restrictions before departure. Do not assume uninterrupted access over the Gudauri–Kobi/Jvari Pass route towards Stepantsminda. Arrange any Kazbegi excursion separately from your ski-base transfer.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Gudauri Lodge

hotel · Ski-in/ski-out beside Gudauri’s first ski slope

A useful slopeside choice for couples or groups wanting a hotel with dining and places to unwind after skiing. Compare the room and suite layouts, and check hot-tub access and rental arrangements when booking.

slopeside hotel stayscouplesgroups
♨️Open-air hot tub — check access terms🎿Ski depot
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Open-air hot tub — check access terms, Ski depot.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page
Nearby stay

New Gudauri Loft 1 Apartment 515

condo · New Gudauri, Loft 1; confirm the route to your chosen lift

A concrete self-catering choice for travellers who want to prepare meals and do laundry during a ski stay. The operator lists cooking basics, a microwave and refrigerator. Confirm the sleeping arrangement and arrival instructions directly before booking.

self-catering stayssmall groupslonger stays
🍳Studio kitchen with cooking basics
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Studio kitchen with cooking basics.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$ · earlier budget guide

Hotel Carpe Diem

hotel · Gudauri; close to the central ski lift

A practical hotel base combining nearby lift access with equipment rental and ski lockers. Montis provides an on-site dinner option, while the sauna and cinema offer ways to spend time after skiing. Confirm current spa facilities and meal arrangements when booking.

couplesgroupssocial travelers
💆Spa and sauna — confirm access🎿Ski storage and lockers
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask about current spa bathing facilities. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Spa and sauna — confirm access, Ski storage and lockers.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Ask about current spa bathing facilities.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

mid-range

Quality stays at reasonable prices

Mid-range

Marco Polo Gudauri

hotel · In Gudauri

A four-lane bowling alley, kids’ room, billiards, and multiple racquet-sport options add genuine off-slope utility for families and groups.

Gudauri staysFamiliesPool and spa access
🏊Pool💆Spa
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

Gudauri Hut Hotel

hotel · Gudauri village; confirm the walking route to the chairlift

A village hotel option for travellers wanting a room and on-site dining. Confirm the room configuration, meal service and winter route to the lifts before booking.

village hotel stayscouplessmall groups
Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Ask whether guest kitchen use is available, Ask about ski storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, Ask whether guest kitchen use is available, Ask about ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Gudauri, compare a booked room or rental around Gudauri with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Gudauri Ski Resort, Gudauri Georgia

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically mid December to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Ride marked summer mountain-bike routes accessed by designated ski lifts.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://mta.ski/en/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
20
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
7218
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Runs, Reported average snowfall (in), Summit elevation (ft), Longest run (mi).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Georgia Tourism: Gudauri in winter ↗Tbilisi road access, private transfers, lift-area choice and weather-dependent winter activities; avalanche warnings need attention. No exact price, permanent road access or blanket operator safety guarantee adopted. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Georgia Tourism: Gudauri and regional context ↗Kobi scenic lift connection subject to operation; Stepantsminda is a separate excursion. Pasanauri food and Zhinvali scenery are on the Tbilisi approach. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Georgian Roads Department restrictions ↗Official live road-restrictions directory recovered in external Chrome after one retrieval failure. Consult for departure-day route status; no claim of current closure or permanently open access. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Gudauri Lodge official site ↗Named Gudauri hotel beside first ski slope with ski-in/out access, double/twin rooms and suites, open-air hot tub, Georgian restaurant, ski rental/depot and social spaces. Distinct replacement for unresolved Rooms Gudauri, not a rename. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotel Carpe Diem official site ↗Primary indexed homepage identifies Gudauri hotel close to central ski lift, rooms and family suites, breakfast, spa, equipment rental and restaurant. No rooftop bar/360-degree view or price comparison established. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Carpe Diem hotel information ↗Primary operator indexed text lists restaurant/terrace meal service, cinema, sauna, ski rental, ski storage and lockers. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Carpe Diem Montis restaurant ↗Current primary indexed restaurant page names Montis, traditional Georgian and European cooking, local ingredients and wine. No specific ongoing menu, rooftop or tasting-menu claim. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

PROGUDAURI: New Gudauri Loft1 Apartment515 ↗Named operator-managed New Gudauri studio at Loft1, with two single beds/sofa bed, kitchen/cooking basics, microwave, refrigerator, washer and mountain view. Direct reservation form/contact. No pool, pet permission, ski-in or precise lift walk verified. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Travel in Georgia: Gudauri Hut hotel listing ↗Local travel-directory listing identifies Gudauri Hut as a hotel in Gudauri village with restaurant, bar/lounge and chairlift access on foot. Historic expansion narrative and undated current facilities are not certified as fresh operator facts. Narrow correction removes unsupported dorm/communal-kitchen hostel story. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Gudauri School — lessons ↗Named operator offers private ski/snowboard lessons and posted first-timer/intermediate classes, with a request confirmed by staff. Classes meet at the Gudauri Hills Hotel shop or New Gudauri, as booked; own lift pass and equipment required. Language and exact meeting point are confirmed with booking. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Vagabond Ski School — guided freeriding ↗Lift-based guided freeriding in Gudauri for advanced skiers and snowboarders with some ungroomed-snow experience. Avalanche beacon, shovel and probe required; rental can be arranged. Touring can be discussed separately. Meeting base is New Gudauri gondola, subject to confirmation. No heli/cat-ski service inferred. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ski Gudauri — school and rental shop ↗Named Gudauri operator offers ski, snowboard and boot rentals plus snow-wear and safety equipment. It identifies a New Gudauri rental shop and a store at Gudauri Lodge Hotel; booking allows equipment alone or in a lesson package. No demo/tuning service or newest-equipment claim established. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ski Gudauri rental booking ↗Official rental page embeds its booking service and provides operator contact. Used for direct rental engagement path; exact inventory, rates and pickup selection are not exposed in returned page text. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Drunk Cherry — operator ↗Drunk Cherry is a restaurant and bar in New Gudauri, Block 4, a few steps from the slopes. It serves Georgian and European dishes and warm drinks, with a large terrace. Its broad food offering includes Georgian classics, pasta and pizza. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Gudauri Lodge — Eat & Drink ↗Gudauri Lodge has a Georgian restaurant, a Lobby Lounge & Bar with cocktails, Georgian wine and light bites, and a separate slopeside Après-ski Bar with cocktails, music and mountain views. Address: Gudauri, Georgia. Seasonal terrace service is separately described for summer. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Gudauri Loft — restaurant ↗Gudauri Loft Restaurant is on the seventh floor, with Caucasus views and a heated terrace. It serves local and European dishes, Georgian wines, beer and cocktails. The hotel identifies its location beside the ski trail in Gudauri. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Gudauri destination website ↗

    Use the operator’s winter calendar before booking a date-sensitive trip; the displayed season range is broad historical guidance.

  • Gudauri ↗

    Ride marked summer mountain-bike routes accessed by designated ski lifts.

  • Mountain Trails Agency resort overview ↗

    The official Mountain Trails Agency resort overview page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

  • Mountain Trails Agency resort overview ↗

    The first-party Mountain Trails Agency resort overview page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

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