Gudauri

Gudauri is a ski resort located on the southern slopes of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Stepantsminda District, along the Georgian Military Highway near the Cross Pass, at an elevation of 2,196 meters (7,200ft.) above sea level. Gudauri lies 120km (75 miles) to the north of the capital Tbilisi. The trip from Tbilisi to Gudauri usually takes two hours by car. The resort offers high quality skiing opportunities. The slopes of Gudauri are completely above the tree line and are best for free-riders and are generally considered to be avalanche-safe. The ski season lasts from December to April. Heli Skiing is also available throughout the season.

Heliski

Heliskiing is one of Gudauri's most distinctive offerings and it provides skiers with access to some of the finest powder-snow in the Caucasus. With helicopters granted almost unrestricted access to local mountains, skiers can experience some of the most sublime runs in Europe - at altitudes between 1,500 and 4,200 meters above sea level. The helicopters drop clients off on mountain tops, glaciers, fabulous ridges - and in the hands of highly experienced guides. Gudauri's helicopters are serviced and operated by the Swiss company "Alpin Travel"Ltd.

Routes and lifts

Gudauri contains several routes and lifts. The first, lower lift station is at 1,990m above seal level and the last, top station is at 3,306m, called Sadzele. The lifts are by Doppelmayr. The first lift is 1,010 m long (three chairs), the second – 2,310 m long (four chairs) and the third – 1,060 m long (three chairs). The lift usually works from 10 to 16-17.

ee also

List of ski areas and resorts in Europe

External links

* [http://www.gudauri.info Gudauri resort]