Bakuriani, the oldest ski resort in the Caucasus, has been carrying its snow and recreational history since the end of the 19th century, when members of the Russian Imperial family drew attention to the picturesque area not far from the famous Borjomi .The purest air of high mountains, filled with the aroma of coniferous forests, breathtaking views of sparkling peaks and gorges - all promised Bakuriani to become a winter residence of noble individuals..And it happened - moreover, for the construction of the narrow-gauge bridge connecting the mineral resort and the snowy resort, the recognized master of iron constructions was invited - Monsieur Gustave Eiffel .Today, Bakuriani is not only the center of downhill skiing, but also a recognized family resort: here you can skate, sleigh and snowmobiling, go horseback riding and explore the surroundings, the blessing of the attractions in the vicinity is more than .
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How to get to Bakuriani
First you need to land in Tbilisi, from where to Bakuriani 180 km .It is more convenient to overcome this distance on an organized transfer, but there will be no problems with transportation: there are buses and minibuses, taxis and a railway .The taxi ride from Tbilisi will cost about 100 GEL .Taxi and buses depart from the metro station Didube Georgian capital .Tariff - 7-9 GEL .In addition, you can take the train from Tbilisi to Borjomi (ticket 1, 5 GEL), from where you can catch the train of the very same Imperial narrow-gauge train that goes twice a day, or use the services of local taxis .The distance from Borjomi to Bakuriani is 35 km .
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Where to stay
You can settle in the resort in hotels, boarding houses and private homes. Prices range from 40-50 USD for a small cozy room with all conveniences up to 150 USD for a room in a hotel of the level of the European mountain ski "Four". Three meals a day included in the price. In private homes - an exceptionally individual approach to the customer.
Weather forecast for Bakuriani
Bakuriani is located in the subtropical zone at an altitude of 1700 m above sea level. Winter here is moderately cold, windless and sunny. The average temperature in January is -6..7 ° С. The snow cover is stable, the height is 60-64 cm. The skiing season lasts from November to March, and February is an ideal time for those who want to get a good deal and get an appetizing shade of skin. The avalanche is extremely rare in Bakuriani.
Trails
For skiing, the slopes of Kokhta mountain (literally "beautiful") are used, the top of which is at 2200 m above sea level .Also there is an active development of her neighbor Didveli - here one medium-level route with a gondola lift is open, in the near future new ones are planned ±$.From the top of Kokhta, two routes descend - "Kokhta-1" and "Kokhta-2" .The length of the first - 1.5 km; this is a two-stage route for advanced skiers: the upper 500 m of the slope go under a slope of up to 52 °, the remaining kilometer is a red section ."Kohta-2" is suitable for confidently standing on skis - it is also a two-stage, red-blue - steep slopes are replaced here by gentle slopes for a relaxed ride..Its length is 3 km .For beginners, it makes sense to "prick up skis" on "Plateau" - a comfortable 300 m long route with a slope of only 10-12 ° . In addition, for those taking the first steps on skis there are several simple short trails .The main lifts are a chair double (1200 m), a ropeway ropeway (1400 m) and a cable car "tatra" (1600 m) .Another 4 rope roads are designed for children .Also in Bakuriani there are 3 springboards, 45, 70 and 90 m high and a toboggan run (1350 m) .Fans of cross-country skiing will appreciate the 13-kilometer route to the Tskhratsko pass (rise to a height of 2780 m) .Among other things, at the resort you can dive on snowmobiles and skates - in Bakuriani Park or at Eden Hotel Rinks - and also get unforgettable impressions from snow-covered landscapes from a bird's eye view, trying your hand at paragliding .
Ski passes
One-time fee for using the chair lift at Koht-1 - 3 GEL, rope-less - 1 GEL; the lift on "Kohta-2" will cost 3 GEL, the same is the use of the gondola on Didvelli. The price for any child lift is 0, 5 GEL. The daily subscription for "Kohta" - 20 GEL, unlimited use of the lift for Didvell will cost 25 GEL per day.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Bakuriani
The "April" activity in Bakuriani is rather modest - a hike in bars and restaurants, of which there are not many, a game of tennis and a "hut-reading room". But the surrounding "excursion" is extremely rich: trips to the picturesque Lake Tabatskuri, to the ancient monastery of Timotesubani (10th c.), To the mineral resorts of Mitarbi and Tsagveri, to the pearl of the "thermal" Caucasus of Borjomi. 60 km from Bakuriani lies the medieval cave town-fortress of Vardzia - more than 250 rocky rooms have been preserved here.
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