Svaneti · Georgia
Tetnuldi Freeride
North-facing alpine bowls from 2,265 m to 3,160 m, 25 km from Mestia. Lift-served off-piste, dry snow, long fall-line descents. A guided day with local transfer and lift passes included; avalanche equipment and airbag rented separately.
Skier descending an open mountain slope
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Overview
Part of Tetnuldi — the place, how to get there and everything else on offer around it.
The place
- Base / top
- 2,265 – 3,160 m
- Vertical
- ~900 m
- Aspect
- North, dry snow
- Level
- Intermediate+
- Season
- Dec – April
- From
Overview
Lift-access freeride on Tetnuldi.
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.
How the day runs
08:00
Pick-up in Mestia
25 min transfer to the Tetnuldi base at 2,265 m, transceiver check and snow briefing on the way.
09:30
First laps
Warm-up runs help the guide assess the group and the snow before choosing terrain appropriate to the day. The plan may change or stop if conditions require it.
12:00
Best lines
Longer off-piste descents into the north bowls, with short traverses to untracked terrain. Lunch at altitude.
16:00
Return
Last laps and transfer back to Mestia. Optional après and gear drop at the rental shop.
On the mountain
- Distance from Mestia
- 25 km / 40 min
- Lifts
- 3 chairlifts to 3,160 m
- Terrain
- Open alpine bowls
- Group size
- 4–6 (private option)
- Best months
- February – March
- Avalanche gear
- Provided
Gallery
Included & requirements
Services and equipment
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- Certified local freeride guide
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- Avalanche kit and airbag: separate rental, not included
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- Transfer Mestia–Tetnuldi
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- Morning snow & weather assessment
You need
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- Off-piste ski / snowboard ability
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- Own boots & outerwear (rental available)
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- Lift ticket (buy on site)
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- Travel & mountain insurance
Guided day · group of 4–6
Price covers the whole group (1–6 skiers).
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Photos
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.
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FAQ
Good to know
01How 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.
02Is 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.