Svaneti Georgia Heliskiing Adventure - 7 Day Package
Heliskiing Untouched Terrain in the Greater Caucasus from Mestia
Overview
Heliski the amazing terrain of the Svaneti in places that have never been touched by ski or snowboard. Limitless new powder lines in the Greater Caucasus of Georgia. Incredible terrain to suit all skier/riders needs and abilities. High Elevation skiing with spectacular scenery. Local guides, transfers, lodging & hospitality in beautiful Mestia. Small groups with a maximum of 8 guests will explore the amazing terrain with professional local GMGA guides and professional local pilots on a 'best-in-the-industry' A350S-B3 helicopter.
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Location
Georgia is located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It is easily accessible by plane, generally a 3-4-hour flight from any European country to one of Georgia's international airports (Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi) and then a comfortable transfer (of 5 to 8hr depending on the airport) right to the heart of the mesmerizing Svaneti. The views on the way to Mestia are so unbelievably picturesque that you’ll feel the spirit of adventure right away. The transfers from/to the airports & Mestia are included in the tariff.
The base of the trip is located in Mestia, the capital of Svaneti. The central part of the Greater Caucasus mountains will be your playground. Mestia’s infrastructure includes a basic hospital, small civil airport, two ski resorts, several museums and dozens of restaurants and cafes. The population of Mestia is 3,000 citizens plus a few hundred ski adventurers in the winter season.
Terrain & Program
Svaneti is the unique destination for freeride and for heliskiing. Almost untouched by civilization, the terrain is rich with steep challenging slopes, nice long cruisy runs, wide-open glaciers, & sub-alpine forests. Variety is the spice of life here! Over 1,500 square kilometers of big mountains with dots of ancient villages - this is massive terrain. Most of the runs are in the alpine zone, which starts from 2,300m altitude. The highest reachable points are at about 4,000 m.
After a day of travel to get to Mestia, over the following 5 full heli-ski days, and with the possibility of a sneaky ½day on the final morning, you will ski region's incomparable snow. With the helicopter you’ll get to absolutely uninhabited and un-skied areas. 100% guarantee you’ll be the one to make the first lines.
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Accommodation & Meals
The tour package includes 6-nights accommodation in the 4-star hotel Post in Mestia, plus all meals. Anyone that has been to Georgia can attest to the local cuisine being an absolute highlight of any visit. For detailed information on accommodation & meals, see the Lodging Tab.
Weather & Snow
The climate of Svaneti combines mild winter temperatures with excellent snow conditions. Temperatures rarely drop below -10° Celsius (14° Fahrenheit) during the day. The snowfalls are short, but intense.
Month by month, the weather & snow are as follows:
• January - solid snow base at all elevations, including Mestia. We start the season in January
• February - peak ski season, expect big dumps of snow and a solid snow base.
• March - the most stable month in relation to snowfalls. The weather is sunny. A great combination of spring in the valleys and mild frosty powder in the mountains.
• April - longer daylight provides an opportunity to combine morning skiing in the mountains with walking and chilling and going out in the afternoon and in the evening.
Ski Ability & Equipment
A week with Svaneti Heliskiing can cater for abilities from strong intermediates to legends! In their words ...... Intermediate -
for skiers and riders with wide off-piste experience; Expert - for strong skiers and riders; Legendary - for ambitious dinosaurs. Previous off-piste powder & mixed snow conditions experience is preferred, and in reality, necessary to make the most of this experience!