Located near Europe’s highest peaks of the Caucasus mountains, Gudauri has become one of Europe's most exciting emerging ski resorts. Though relatively small by western ski standards, its fast pace growth, modern lift system, and snow cover from December through April, has made Gudauri a hot spot for ski lovers looking for a fresh experience.

In this video we will show you the most important things you need to know before booking a vacation in Gudauri. We will share with you some great tips that will help you make better decisions, save time and money and have an all and all more enjoyable vacation.

Thanks to White rabbit, SkiDeal, Eden Ram and Neta Shaked for the cooperation.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - Gudauri ski area
03:17 - White Rabbit snowpark
03:59 - skipass and equipment rent prices
04:26 - other activities and prices
05:16 - where to stay in Gudauri?
06:29 - Apres ski in Gudauri
07:47 - How to get to Gudauri?
08:07 - Pros & Cons
09:51 - Ski Resorts Video ratings for Gudauri
10:57 - Insider tips



The Ski Area

Gudauri’s ski area offers 80 km of groomed slopes, 14 modern lifts. The ski area extends from 2000m up to 3279m elevation with FIS-certified pistes for all difficulty levels for skiers and snowboarders in a ski season that lasts from early December until late April.

Gudauri offers the experience of 2 black runs , 4 red runs ,12 blue runs and 6 green runs. As to be expected, most of the blue runs are closer to the resort, but some near the mid station just above New Gudauri are good to go in late April too.
There is a range of runs that offer something for all skill ranges. From beginner runs that will teach you the basics, to intermediate and advanced runs perfect for honing your skills to expert off-piste skiing for those looking to test their limits. Gudauri is a modest ski resort that offers off-piste skiing for amateurs freeriders. It's the perfect place to transition from beginner to intermediate freerider.
Gudauri currently has 14 ski lifts. They offer 4 gondolas, 6 chairlifts, 3 T-bars lifts and 1 carpet. Gudauri, well known by the locals and Russians, has become more popular recently with western skiers, mainly Brits and Israelis. There will be further improvements made to the site. Gudauri is quite manageable in terms of queues. While they can build up over the weekends and during local holidays, the new 6-seaters chairlifts & gondolas are a big help to get you climbing up the mountain quicker than before.
The runs are really well groomed, but the signs are often missing. The terrain off the marked routes is also good, particularly for intermediates to experts. In fact, Gudauri is a slice of heaven for freeriders, Expert skiers and snowboarders who are looking for backcountry skiing opportunities,at Gudauri, they are practically limitless.
The marked freeride areas on the map can be accessed from the chairlifts and are relatively easy to explore. If you are looking for an off-piste or backcountry course, there are lots of ski schools to choose from, Like Snowlab, that offers a 1 to 5 day freeride school that will cost you 50€ to 250€.
If you need to spice it up with a bit of fun, once there is a suitable base level of snow, there is a Snowpark in Gudauri, which is serviced by its own 3-person chairlift. The Snowpark has a series of medium-sized jumps, medium-sized rails and a box line for beginners.

Gudauri’s skipass is good value for money compared to western European resorts. A 6 day ski pass for an adult should only cost you about 90 euros for an adult and half price for children under 18 years old! Children under 6 years old are free!. If you need to rent ski gear, a standard set will cost around 10 Euros per day & 20 Euros for a full Freerider set.

Other activities



Where to sleep in Gudauri

Gudauri offers a relatively wide range of sleeping accommodations in terms of price, ranging from low to expensive - and location.

New Gudauri is probably the best place to stay. It has mostly New apartments with shops, bars, and restaurants clustered nearby and ski rental locations, which are just a few minutes walk from the new Gondola. In a way, it is reminiscent of places like the small villages in La Plagne, France. New Gudauri is well placed and planned, but many developments and construction sites are still around.


APRÈS SKI & NIGHTLIFE

HOW TO GET TO Gudauri

The closest airport to Gudauri is Tbilisi International Airport. The drive should take about two and a half hours if you go by car. Transport services are available and transport for up to 3 people should cost around 60€. Check our website For more details. Link is in the description.

PRO’S & CON’S


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