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Alpinism in Georgia «Ascent of Tetnuldi mountain»
Kutaisi – Mestia – Jabeshi – Adishi – Ascent of Tetnuldi mountain – Mestia – Kutaisi (10 days, 9 nights)
Day 1: Kutaisi
Arrival to Kutaisi. Meeting with the representatives of the agency. Hotel accommodation. Overnight.
     Day 2: Kutaisi – Mestia
Breakfast. Jeep-tour from Kutaisi to Mestia. On the way to Mestia, we can enjoy the fantastic views of four waterfalls and three mountain peaks of the Caucasus – Ushba, Mazera, Shkhelda. Excursion to the city Mestia. It is included into the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit the historic-ethnographical museum, medieval church and the district of fortifications. Hotel accommodation in Mestia. Overnight.
     Day 3: Hiking: Mestia – Jabeshi – Adishi
Breakfast. Jeep-tour to Adishi (2040 m.). Hiking through the village Jabeshi – highland of the river Enguri. The location determines its name (translated from Svan – "upper village "; Jabe – the "top "). In Jabeshi there are mineral springs, the main attraction of Svaneti – the towers, the mountain landscapes of stunning beauty, among them: gorge Mulkheri, snowy Summit of Tetnuldi (4858 m.), south slope of Banguriani, summit Komsomol, mountain Ushba and Tviberi range. Return to Adishi Village. Accommodation in a guest house of Adishi. Overnight.
Day 4: Adishi
Breakfast. Adishi at 2121 meter above sea level is one of Europe's highest located mountain villages. Today 6 of the once 60 families that used to live here still remain, but more families and people return during the summer. The mountain village has very much kept its Medieval identity. The village has four churches: the Church of Christ, the Church of the Archangel, and two churches of Saint George. The Church of Christ used once contained icons from the 11th-14th centuries (now stored at a museum), as well as a manuscript of Shatberdi, including detailed artwork, dating back to 897. Overnight.
Day 5: Adishi
Breakfast. Acclimatization. Free day. Overnight.
Day 6: Adishi – Tetnuldi – Adishi
Breakfast. Climbing on the top of Tetnuldi mountain. Ascent and descent takes 10-12 hours.
Mt. Tetnuldi (4858 m) is one of Europe's highest mountains and 48 meters higher than Mont Blanc.The name "Tetnuld" or "Tetnuldi" translates from Svanetian as Wightheared or Blond Mountain, and this name fits very well to the mountain which top has no one black rock spot - it is purely ice and snow.
Climbing Tetnuldi falls under the category of complexity 2B and requires the presence of certain experience, determination and courage. The mountain stands apart from the main mountain massif, it is surrounded by several villages, which facilitates the approach and access to Tetnuldi. Climbing to the top is incredibly picturesque and can be reached by any adult with medium physical training and the initial skills of mountaineering, ready to try to conquer the summit. Tetnuldi offers very interesting iceclimbing possibilities, the normal route to its top is one of the most aesthetic in the area with overwhelming views of Shkhara and all the Bezengi massif as well as all the main Caucasus and Svanetian mountain ranges.
Return to Adishi. Overnight.
Day 7: Adishi
Breakfast. Free day. Overnight.
Day 8: Adishi – Mestia
Breakfast. Return to Mestia. Free time. Overnight.
     Day 9: Mestia – Kutaisi
Breakfast. Departure to Kutaisi. Excursion in the ancient city Kutaisi, that is more than 3 thousand years old. Visit Gelati (XII c.) monastery and academy, established by the great Georgian king – David IV the Builder. Gelati is included into the list of World Heritage sites of UNESCO. Hotel accommodation. Overnight.
     Day 10: Kutaisi
Breakfast. Free time for souvenirs buying. Transfer to the airport. Return home.
Beware! You are not authorized to view hidden text. Price includes:
- Hotel accommodation in the 3* hotel with breakfasts: 2 nights in Kutaisi with breakfast, 2 nights in Mestia with breakfast + dinner and 5 nights in Adishi with 3 meals prepared by tourists themselves from groceries buyed by the group guide;
- Transport service according to the program;
- Guide service for exxcursions;
- Group guide-alpinist (Russian / English) – one for 4 tourist maximum.
Price does not include:
- Additional meal not mentioned above;
- Flight; - Personal expenses;
- Services not mentioned above.
Required ammunition and equipment
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