Mountaineering & Climbing
Guided alpine climbs, glacier routes and skills courses in the Svaneti Caucasus — from an introduction on Tetnuldi to serious objectives around Ushba and Shkhara. From €80 per day with local mountain guides.
Real Caucasus alpinism, guided.
Svaneti holds some of Georgia’s biggest peaks: Ushba (4,710 m), Tetnuldi (4,858 m) and Shkhara (5,193 m). Programs range from a first roped glacier day to multi-day summit attempts, matched to your experience and the season.
Guides teach and lead: rope work, crampon and ice-axe technique, crevasse rescue and route finding. Objectives are set to your level and the conditions; technical gear can be supplied. High routes need mountaineering fitness and prior experience.
Mountaineering and climbing in Svaneti
Svaneti is the mountaineering heart of Georgia. The region is ringed by serious peaks — Ushba (4,710 m), the 'Matterhorn of the Caucasus'; Tetnuldi (4,858 m); and Shkhara (5,193 m), the country's highest — plus countless alpine objectives for climbers of different levels. We guide ascents, glacier travel and skills days with certified local mountain guides who know these faces intimately.
From acclimatisation walks and glacier introductions to committing alpine routes, we build climbs around your experience and goals, with safety and honest assessment first. This is real high-mountain terrain and we treat it with respect.
Good to know
Objectives range from accessible summits for fit hikers to technical alpine routes for experienced mountaineers. Tell us your climbing background and aims and we will propose a realistic plan. Best conditions are mid-summer.
Frequently asked questions
Can beginners try mountaineering in Svaneti?
Yes — we offer glacier introductions, skills days and accessible summits for fit beginners, as well as technical alpine routes for experienced climbers.
Which peaks can you climb from Svaneti?
Objectives around Ushba, Tetnuldi and Shkhara and many smaller peaks, chosen to match your experience. Ushba and Shkhara are serious undertakings for experienced alpinists.