Ski splendidly in Georgia - Bakuriani

A two and half hour drive from Georgia's capital will bring you to Bakuriani - the ski and health resort set at an altitude of 1700 m above sea level. Here the snow blanket remains for 4-5months, but in summer the fragrance of coniferous trees and other climatic factors create ideal conditions for other ways of enjoying outdoor life such as rest and recreation. Cozy guesthouses and modern hotels host holidaymakers in both summer and winter seasons. The resort is a perfect destination for ski-lovers as well as a superb venue for children to take their first steps in practising winter sports. Ropeways, ski jumps, ski slopes, cross-country skiing, horse rides, horse drawn sledges or snowmobiles - all can be found in Bakuriani. Didveli Mountain - a modernised part of Bakuriani - features a recently established ski resort that not only offers new ski lifts but also 14 km of slopes for all levels from beginners to advanced skiers. The base station of the gondola lift is at an altitude of 1800 m while the highest peak is 2700 m above sea level. Skiers can enjoy riding the six pistes while their children are in safe hands having fun in an entertainment park for kids. Source: THE GEORGIAN (Tourism and Trade Guide to Georgia) 2015