How do I get to Bakuriani?

Book a transfer from Tbilisi, Kutaisi Airport, or the nearest major city. Fixed price, refunded if the road closes.

When does Bakuriani open?

Season runs from 2026-12-15 to 2027-04-01. Dates depend on snowfall.

Is Bakuriani good for beginners?

Families and first-timers who want a village, not just a mountain.

Samtskhe-Javakheti

Bakuriani

Bakuriani is where Georgian families learn to ski. Gentler terrain than Gudauri, several separated ski areas (Didveli, Kokhta, Mitarbi, 25) connected by shuttle, and a full village at the base with rentals, schools and cafés. Hosted the 2023 FIS Freestyle World Championships.

1700–2702 m45 km slopes6 lifts15 Ara – 1 Nis

What makes it worth the drive

Four separated ski areas, all beginner-friendly at the base
Full-service village: rentals, schools, restaurants, spa
Narrow-gauge train from Borjomi is a genuine attraction

How to get to Bakuriani

From	Distance	Time	From
Tiflis	180 km	195m	220 ₾	Book →

Things to do in Bakuriani

tubing

Bakuriani Tubing Park

Long lit tubing track just behind Didveli base. Popular for the last hour of light and evenings under floodlights.

from20 ₾

ski-school

Alpina Ski School

Certified instructors, English and Russian speaking. Kids-only morning groups; adult private in the afternoon.

from80 ₾

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Upcoming at Bakuriani

14 Şubat Paz

Bakuriani Freestyle Cup

Two-day open freestyle competition on the 25 slope. Big air on day one, slopestyle final on day two, prize pool 20,000 GEL.

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