Gudauri
Georgia's top ski resort high in the Caucasus, beloved for cheap heli-skiing, vast off-piste terrain, and surprising powder depth.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,010m (3,314ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,276m (10,748ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,196m (7,205ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
700cm (276in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
21
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
9
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
76ha (188ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25%