The Ski Resort
The small ski resort of Hatsvali near Mestia is located in the north-west of Georgia in the Greater Caucasus. You can find a total of 5.6km of groomed slopes to ski or snow board on. From the base station at 1,467m, four lifts get you at up to 2,348m above sea level. The new 6-person chair Hatsvali Lift-E was opened in 2017.
Since there are easy as well as intermediate runs, beginners and more experienced skiers will both enjoy the ski resort Hatsvali-Mestia. Furthermore, Mestia offers numerous opportunities for backcountry skiing and ski tours. You can find a few more ski slopes at the nearby ski resort Tetnuldi.
Interesting facts
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 920 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Georgia is 1,026 m. The ski resort takes you to an elevation of 2,348 m.
- Hatsvali - Mestia features 8 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Georgia is 7 sunny days. January is the sunniest month with an average of 4 sunny days. This makes the ski resort one of the 3 sunniest in Georgia.
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Getting here
Coming from Mestia city centre, turn onto Zugdidi Jvari Mestia Lasdili. After 2.5km/1.6mi, turn slightly right to continue to Hatsvali-Mestia.
