Tetnuldi Freeride Skiing, Svaneti | Guided Off-Piste Day from Mestia — Svaneti Tours
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Tetnuldi freeride — skier on a steep open face above the Svaneti valley
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Tetnuldi Freeride

North-facing alpine bowls from 2,265 m to 3,165 m, 25 km from Mestia. Lift-served off-piste, dry snow, long fall-line descents. A full guided day with avalanche gear included.

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Overview

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 3,165 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.

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Tetnuldi ski area under clear skies above Mestia, Svaneti, with north-facing freeride bowls Freeride skier making powder turns on an open off-piste slope in Svaneti, Georgia Backcountry skier climbing toward untracked terrain in the Caucasus mountains near Tetnuldi
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Off-piste line on Mt Tetnuldi — freeride day tour from Mestia View from Tetnuldi towards Ushba and the Svaneti range

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.

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