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Three days of classic Caucasus trekking: Truso Valley travertines, a climb to Gergeti Trinity with Kazbek views, and a Chaukhi-range hike from Juta. This guided tour combines cultural stops on the Georgian Military Road with sustained high‑altitude walking to passes above 3,000 m.
Three days of classic Caucasus trekking: Truso Valley travertines, a climb to Gergeti Trinity with Kazbek views, and a Chaukhi-range hike from Juta. This guided tour combines cultural stops on the Georgian Military Road with sustained high‑altitude walking to passes above 3,000 m.
A cold wind off the glaciers meets you as the minivan drops through the narrow cleft of the Georgian Military Road. By mid-morning the landscape opens: ochre travertines in Truso Valley, the stone towers of Ananuri on the roadside, and later the white silhouette of Kazbegi (Mount Kazbek) hanging over Stepantsminda.
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Operated by Georgian Holidays · Stepantsminda, Mtskheta-Mtianeti
A cold wind off the glaciers meets you as the minivan drops through the narrow cleft of the Georgian Military Road. By mid-morning the landscape opens: ochre travertines in Truso Valley, the stone towers of Ananuri on the roadside, and later the white silhouette of Kazbegi (Mount Kazbek) hanging over Stepantsminda.
This three-day trek follows classic highland routes in Mtiuleti and Khevi: a warm-up through Truso’s travertines and ruined border castles, a 5 km roundtrip climb to Gergeti Trinity Church with 377 m of gain, and a push above 3,000 m to Sabertse Pass and the Altihut alpine basecamp. The last day takes you to Juta (2,250 m) and a 10 km return to Juta Lake beneath the Chaukhi rock towers.
Geologically the Greater Caucasus is young and steep — uplifted plates and glacial carving give steep canyons and scree slopes. Culturally, the route follows the Georgian Military Road long used for trade and pilgrimage; guesthouses in Stepantsminda preserve hearty mountain hospitality and meals.
Practical guide: expect variable weather and strong sun at altitude; trail surfaces range from compact dirt to loose scree, with sustained ascents to 3,000+ m. Daily hikes are moderate but require steady legs and good footwear. Carry layered clothing, 2–3 liters of water, and a basic first-aid kit. Transfers from Tbilisi take roughly 3 hours each way depending on traffic. Guides handle logistics and meals, leaving you to focus on route rhythm, views of Kazbek’s glacier, and the alpine silence above the tree line.
Expect roughly 2.5–3.5 hours each way depending on traffic and weather along the Georgian Military Road.
The tour includes two nights in a Kazbegi guesthouse with private facilities; Altihut is a daytime alpine basecamp, not an overnight camp on this itinerary.
No technical altitude experience is required, but you should be comfortable hiking to 3,000+ m; spend a day in Stepantsminda if you’re concerned about acclimatization.
Yes — lunches, two dinners at the guesthouse, and bottled water are included as stated in the itinerary.
Georgian Holidays operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A cold wind off the glaciers meets you as the minivan drops through the narrow cleft of the Georgian Military Road. By mid-morning the landscape opens: ochre travertines in Truso Valley, the stone towers of Ananuri on the roadside, and later the white silhouette of Kazbegi (Mount Kazbek) hanging over Stepantsminda.
A cold wind off the glaciers meets you as the minivan drops through the narrow cleft of the Georgian Military Road. By mid-morning the landscape opens: ochre travertines in Truso Valley, the stone towers of Ananuri on the roadside, and later the white silhouette of Kazbegi (Mount Kazbek) hanging over Stepantsminda.
This three-day trek follows classic highland routes in Mtiuleti and Khevi: a warm-up through Truso’s travertines and ruined border castles, a 5 km roundtrip climb to Gergeti Trinity Church with 377 m of gain, and a push above 3,000 m to Sabertse Pass and the Altihut alpine basecamp. The last day takes you to Juta (2,250 m) and a 10 km return to Juta Lake beneath the Chaukhi rock towers.
Geologically the Greater Caucasus is young and steep — uplifted plates and glacial carving give steep canyons and scree slopes. Culturally, the route follows the Georgian Military Road long used for trade and pilgrimage; guesthouses in Stepantsminda preserve hearty mountain hospitality and meals.
Practical guide: expect variable weather and strong sun at altitude; trail surfaces range from compact dirt to loose scree, with sustained ascents to 3,000+ m. Daily hikes are moderate but require steady legs and good footwear. Carry layered clothing, 2–3 liters of water, and a basic first-aid kit. Transfers from Tbilisi take roughly 3 hours each way depending on traffic. Guides handle logistics and meals, leaving you to focus on route rhythm, views of Kazbek’s glacier, and the alpine silence above the tree line.
