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Gudauri in the Summer
    Situated at 2000m altitude, 120 km away from Georgia's capital Tbilisi in a breathtaking surroundings of the Great Caucasus Mountain Range, Gudauri is a resort village that offers great attractions to visitors throughout the year. Due to its stunning location along the historic Georgian Military Highway, visitors can explore hidden treasures such as century old Christian churches and places of traditional worship or visit various archeological or ethnographic sites. In the summer season (May to October), guests can also participate in traditional Georgian celebrations and experience the extraordinary hospitality and character of the mountain people. Active holidaymakers can enjoy mountain hikes, river rafting and horseback riding on the backdrop of Guduari's eternally snow-capped mountain peaks, while others may opt to relax and sunbathe in the unspoiled alpine environment, enjoying the bright sunshine and magnificent flora and fauna.
The Ski Season
   From November onwards Gudauri turns into a sun drenched white rhapsody and skiers paradise. Only 1.5 hours away from the capital Tbilisi by car, the location of the resort and its mild climate guarantee 1.5 m deep snow cover from November to May. Comfortable DOPPELMAYER high-speed chairlifts takes skiers up to 3000m for an unforgettable descent from the steep slopes with breathtaking views over the Southern slopes of the Caucasus. The area caters for skiers of any level of experience from beginners to professionals and also offers many off-piste skiing opportunities. While skiing and snowboard lessons can be arranged for beginners with trusted instructors, more experienced skiers can enjoy 16 km of slalom, slalom-giant, super-giant and high- speed pistes, perfectly prepared with modern snow-compacting equipment. For expert snowboarders, off-piste powder snow slopes will offer the challenge they are looking for. Professionals will also feel at home in Gudauri, as it has hosted several professional ski tournaments. And for an ultimate ski experience, which has brought international fame to the resort, a rare opportunity is provided by Gudauri Heli-Ski tour. In a company of professional guides a helicopter will bring you to a selected destination on a 3500m altitude for a start of an amazing downhill skiing exploration of glaciers and pristine snow valleys rewarding this challenge with memories of a lifetime.