The place
Georgia's biggest lift-served freeride mountain.
Tetnuldi opened in 2016 and sits under the 4,858 m peak of the same name. Three chairlifts run to 3,160 m. From the top ridge the terrain drops on both aspects into wide, treeless bowls with a vertical of around 900 m to the base at 2,265 m. The snow is cold and dry — the mountain faces north and rarely sees crowds.
A guided day here is lift-accessed with short traverses and bootpacks to reach untracked lines. The guide sets the aspect on the morning snow report and keeps the group of four to six on terrain that matches conditions and ability.
Pick-up in Mestia
25 min transfer to the Tetnuldi base at 2,265 m, transceiver check and snow briefing on the way.
First laps
Warm-up runs off the top chair to read the group and the snow, choosing the safest aspect for the day.
Best lines
Longer off-piste descents into the north bowls, with short traverses to untracked terrain. Lunch at altitude.
Return
Last laps and transfer back to Mestia. Optional après and gear drop at the rental shop.
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Freeride skiing at Tetnuldi
Tetnuldi is Svaneti's biggest lift-served mountain and its finest freeride playground. Rising beneath the 4,858 m pyramid of Mount Tetnuldi, the resort's upper lifts open onto long, wide-open descents and north-facing powder bowls that hold cold snow for days. From the top stations we drop into off-piste lines that return toward the lifts, so you can lap fresh terrain all day without touring.
The mountain suits confident intermediates through experts: mellow rolling powder fields on one side, steeper faces and gullies on the other. On a clear day the panorama across the Caucasus — Ushba, Shkhara and the Svan valleys — is worth the trip alone.
What a Tetnuldi freeride day looks like
We meet in Mestia, drive up to the Tetnuldi base and ride the lifts to the top. Your guide picks lines to match the snow and the group, carrying full avalanche safety kit. Expect repeated off-piste laps, a break with a view, and honest terrain choices based on the day's conditions.
Pair Tetnuldi with the forested tree runs of Hatsvali for storm days, or step into the backcountry with catski and ski touring.
Frequently asked questions
How high is Tetnuldi ski resort?
Tetnuldi's lifts run to roughly 3,160 m, beneath the 4,858 m summit of Mount Tetnuldi. The high elevation and north-facing aspect keep the snow cold and dry well into spring.
Is Tetnuldi good for off-piste?
Very. Its long, open descents and powder bowls, combined with light traffic, make it one of the best lift-accessed freeride mountains in Georgia.