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Gudauri

Updated: November 6, 2026

Mtskheta-Mtianeti · about 120 km from Tbilisi

Gudauri is a village and ski resort on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus, on the Georgian Military Road near the Jvari Pass. Its altitude is about 2200 m: it's the highest settlement on the road.

The slopes lie above the tree line. The lifts start at 1990 m and climb above 3200 m, towards Mount Sadzele.

In summer Gudauri is a place for paragliding and walks, and 3 km away is the Friendship Monument viewpoint above the Devil's Valley.

WhereGeorgian Military Road, about 120 km from Tbilisi
Altitudeabout 2200 m
Liftsfrom 1990 m to 3200 m and above
Ski seasonDecember–April
From Tbilisi2–2.5 hours

Slopes, season and how to get there — in our article →

Tours that pass through Gudauri

Gudauri excursion from Tbilisi in 1 day — photo 2

Gudauri excursion from Tbilisi in 1 day — photo 3

9.6793 reviews

History of Gudauri

Gudauri and the Jvari Pass are mentioned by 18th–19th-century travelers — from Lermontov to Dumas: the main road across the Caucasus ran through here. When the Russian administration rebuilt the Georgian Military Road, a post station was set up in Gudauri.

The ski resort was built in 1975–1985. In 2018 the 7.5 km Kobi–Gudauri cable car opened.

What to see

Friendship Monument — a 1983 monument marking the 200th anniversary of the Treaty of Georgievsk, with a mosaic panorama of history above the Devil’s Valley.
Jvari Pass — the highest point of the Georgian Military Road.
Slopes above the village — skiing in winter, paragliding and hiking in summer.

Best time to visit

The ski season runs from December to early April; the best snow is usually in January–February, and March is sunny and warm. In summer the lifts run for sightseeing and paragliders fly. May and October are quiet, and many hotels are closed.

How to get there

By car: about 120 km and 2–2.5 hours along the Georgian Military Road via Ananuri.
On a tour: Gudauri is on the way to Kazbegi — more in our article about Gudauri.

Tips and safety

In winter, check whether the road is open: it closes during snowfall.
It is windy and colder up there than in Tbilisi — bring warm clothes in any season.
From December to March you need winter tyres or chains.

Gudauri photos

Our drone video and photos from Wikimedia Commons

Video: Sakhva Travel

What’s near Gudauri

Friendship Monument≈ 3 km, above the Devil’s Valley
Truso Gorge≈ 17 km as the crow flies

Where to stay nearby

Kazbegi

Memoria Kazbegi

Staying at Memoria Kazbegi, you'll have a great opportunity to explore everything Kazbegi has to offer.

Category4 stars

CityKazbegi

Guest rating9.2 / 10 · 27 reviews

Check-in / check-out14:00 / 12:00

Mountain viewPets allowedBarbecue grill

~~$85~~from $68 per night

About the hotel

GanisiListed in Georgia's tourism registry

Gudauri Inn

Gudauri Inn Hotel is a good choice. Kobi ski resort is a 1-min drive away, and the Church of St. George is a 9-min drive.

Category5 stars

From center1.5 km

Guest rating8 / 10 · 55 reviews

Check-in / check-out15:00 / 12:00

Mountain viewFree transferSpa

from $68 per night

About the hotel

GudauriListed in Georgia's tourism registry

Best Western Gudauri

Best Western Gudauri is a good choice. Kobi ski resort and the Church of St. George are a 15-minute drive away.

Category4 stars

From center0.7 km

Guest rating7.9 / 10 · 35 reviews

Check-in / check-out15:00 / 12:00

Mountain viewSpaBar

from $63 per night

About the hotel

Trip.com prices per night for 2 adults, check-in 07–08.11.2026, data as of 31.10.2026; Trip.com shows hotel prices in US dollars. Booking and payment — on Trip.com, our partner.

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