Svaneti · Georgia
Koruldi Catski
The Koruldi ridge rises straight above Mestia to open, view-heavy terrain. A snowcat laps it all day — untracked snow, short drive, and the Ushba skyline throughout.
Red snowcat in deep snow
On this page
Overview
Part of Koruldi — the place, how to get there and everything else on offer around it.
The place
- Where
- Koruldi ridge
- Access
- Snowcat
- Views
- Ushba, Tetnuldi
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- Jan – March
- From
Overview
Ridge terrain and big views, minutes from town.
Koruldi is the ridgeline hikers know for its summer lakes; in winter the snowcat turns it into a freeride playground close to Mestia. Runs are open and moderate, good for skiers stepping up to cat-accessed off-piste.
The Koruldi vehicle has nine seats; confirm how they are allocated between guests and guides. The route depends on snow, access and the group. Local transfer is included; lunch, avalanche equipment and airbag rental are extra.
How the day runs
09:00
Meet in Mestia
Short transfer to the cat pick-up above town; transceiver check and briefing.
10:00
First laps
Snowcat onto the Koruldi ridge; open descents with Ushba in view.
12:30
Best snow
Repeated laps on the day’s best aspect, mountain lunch on the ridge.
15:30
Back to town
Final run and quick return to Mestia — time for après.
On the mountain
- Distance from Mestia
- Short transfer
- Uplift
- Snowcat, multiple laps
- Terrain
- Open ridge & moderate bowls
- Cat size
- 9 seats; guest/guide arrangement confirmed
- Best months
- February – March
- Avalanche gear
- Provided
Gallery
Included & requirements
Services and equipment
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- Snowcat transport & laps
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- Certified local guide
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- Avalanche kit and airbag: separate rental, not included
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- Local transfer included; lunch extra
You need
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- Confident intermediate off-piste
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- Own boots & outerwear (rental available)
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- Warm layers for cat rides
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- Travel & mountain insurance
Filled cat · per person
Private cat on request. Shorter transfer than Tetnuldi.
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Catski on the Koruldi ridge
The Koruldi ridge rises straight above Mestia and delivers some of the most scenic snowcat skiing in Svaneti. In summer the Koruldi Lakes are a hiking classic; in winter the same high ridgeline offers open powder slopes with a direct view of Mount Ushba's twin summits. Our snowcat gains the ridge and laps the fresh snow beneath it.
It is a shorter transfer than Tetnuldi — you are skiing terrain visible from town — which makes for relaxed, flexible days. Confident off-piste skiers and riders will find playful, panoramic descents in a truly Svan setting.
Koruldi in winter
Cold, wind-affected snow up high and sheltered powder in the folds of the ridge; your guide reads the aspects to find the best turns. Pair it with Tetnuldi catski for bigger vertical.
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FAQ
Good to know
01Can I see Ushba while skiing Koruldi?+
Yes — on clear days the Koruldi ridge gives a superb head-on view of Mount Ushba, one of the Caucasus's most striking peaks, right as you ski.
02Is Koruldi catski close to Mestia?+
Yes, the Koruldi ridge sits directly above Mestia, so transfers are short and days are flexible.