Difficulty
Moderate
Tour Length
9-10 hours
Max Altitude
2379
Total Elevation
positive: 400m
negative: 500m
Total ride distance
35 km
Obstacles:
Challenging uphill
to Gergeti
Road:
Gravel
Vehicle support:
yes
Driving distance
400 km
Highlights:
Ananuri Castle;
River Aragvi Valley;
River Dariali Gorge;
Mt. Kazbegi (5.047 m)
Chaukhi waterfalls;
Gergeti Triniti Church
Recommended equipment:
Helmet
Sunglasses
Headwear
Sunscreen lotion (SPF at least 30)
Long-sleeved shirt
Long pants
Rain suit
Daypack
In the morning departure from Tbilisi to the direction of mount Kazbegi through Georgian
Military Road. On the road there are many interesting places to visit.
First destination is Ananuri fortress (XVI C). The fortress is overlooking a large Jinvali lake. The
characteristic architectural design of the late medieval period includes a fortress, two churches,
an old watch tower, prison and civic buildings. The main church facade is beautifully carved with
animal, floral and Celtic style patterns.
Next landmark on the way is skiing resort Gudauri that is located at 2200 m above the sea level.
Resort offers high quality opportunities to the guests. The ski season lasts from December till
April.
With your bike you'll pass Old villages, towers, waterfalls. On the way to village Stepantsminda
there’ll be remarkable view on mount Kazbegi (5.033 m).
The ride ends in Stepantsminda at the foot of mount Kazbegi. There you can choose either
continue cycling up to the Gergeti Trinity church (XIV c) or drive up to the church by special 4
WD car (Optional). The ride contains 6 km challenge of cycling up to the altitude 2.300 m
(difference in altitude 400 m).
Gergeti Trinity church(XIV C) is distinguished with its location and beautiful scenary around as
it is erected on the southern slopes of Mt. Kazbegi.
From the church you can explore summit of
Mount Kazbegi and enjoy wonderful panoramas on river Tergi and surrounding area.
Tour Package includes:
• Bicycle;
• English speaking cycling guide;
• Car with driver;
• hiring of 4WD car for village Juta;
• Petrol costs;
• A bottle of water per guest.
Tour Package doesn’t include:
• Travel insurance;
• other equipment for cycling;
• lunches and dinners;
• Tips for the driver and guide.
Along the Georgian Military Road there is located Cross Pass that is the highest point of the
road. At an elevation of 2,196 m above the sea level. Here, 4WD car drives you up to village
juta (25 km from Stepantsminda). Juta is remote high mountainous village (2200m) with views
on gorgeous Chaukhi mountains (3842m highest peak).
From the village starts biking with descend through river Sno valley surrounding by Great
Caucasus range.