Climb Tetnuldi

Mount Tetnuldi (4.858) is the 10th highest mountain and one of the most stunning peaks of the Caucasus. It is permanently covered with abundant snow and ice which makes it really tough to be climbed.

From us organized all climbs to mount Tetnuldi are accompanied by an experienced mountain team to ensure your safety, and increase your chance of successful summit day. 

We will try our best, to make climbing this beautiful peak of the Caucasus, an unforgettable experience for you.

Itinerary

Day 1: Direction Greater Caucasus

We will pick you up in Kutaisi, or in capital of Georgia – Tbilisi and drive to Svaneti. After a few hours and lots of Kilometers, we will get to a wonderful place – Mestia, administrative center of upper Svaneti.

Our hosts are already waiting for us and they will prepare delicious Georgian specialties for us.

Accommodation: Family hotel in Mestia (bath in every room)
Catering: Dinner

Day 2: Ascend to basecamp at 3.715m

We will have an early breakfast and drive over Ughviri Pass to Tetnuldi Ski resort. From here we will hike about 1 hour and reach CAMP - 1 (3015m). After a small brake we will continue to the northwest, go through a snow couloir and in 4-5 hrs. we will reach the overnight stop, CAMP – 2 at Kasebi Glacier (3.715m).

At the evening we will prepare our dinner together.

↑ 700 ↓ 50 →| 10 km
Overnight: Tents
Catering: Breakfast

Day 3: Acclimatization and training

To increase the chance of climbing Tetnuldi next day, we will use the day for acclimatization and for technical training with alpine climbing gear. We will go higher, till about 4.000 meters and afternoon get back to our basecamp.

Overnight: Tents

Day 4: Summit Day - Climb Tetnuld

We will get up early in the morning at about 3 o’clock, drink hot tea and start crossing upper plateau of Kasebi Glacier. After crossing the glacier, we will have to climb along steep rocks for about 20 minutes and then we must continue our way along quiet steep incline for another hour to reach the peak of mount Tetnuldi.

We will Descent the same route and at about 10 o’clock we will be on our basecamp.

Overnight: Tents

Day 5: Reserve Day

Reserve Day in case of bad weather. If we have already climbed Tetnuldi, we will descend and use the day for an excursion in Svaneti.

Overnight: Tents (Family hotel)

Day 6: Back to Mestia

Descent to Tetnuldi Ski resort and drive to Mestia. In the evening, after hot shower, we will enjoy delicious food and drinks in our family hotel.

Accommodation: Family hotel in Mestia (bath in every room)
Catering: Dinner

Day 7: Transfer to Kutaisi (Tbilisi)

After breakfast we will drive to Kutaisi, but we can also drive you to Tbilisi, or organize transfer to Batumi at the black sea.

Catering: Breakfast  

Includes:

• Transfer
• All transportations during the tour
• Guide service (English speaking)
• Meals and overnights: In Family Hotels

Does not include:

• Equipment (Crampon, Ice axe, Harness, Helmet, Carabiner etc. can be hired in Tbilisi)
• Meals and overnight in basecamp
• Travel Insurance
• Alcohol Beverages

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