MTB Holidays in Kazbegi

Introduction:

Kazbegi is a townlet in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of north-eastern Georgia. Historically and ethnographically, the town is part of Khevi province. It is the center of the Kazbegi Municipality. At 5047 meters above sea level, Kazbegi Mountain (Mkinvartsveri) is the third highest mountain in Georgia, and is surrounded by myths and religious traditions. According to Greek mythology, as punishment for teaching mankind how to make fire, the Titan Prometheus was chained to a mountainside in the Caucasus for all eternity. On the Lower field of Mt.Kazbegi there’s a great Gergeti Trinity Church looking over the town which creates amazing panoramic views especially in the evenings. This region is full of mountains, glaciers and waterfalls which creates a great atmosphere for visitors to enjoy riding holidays and chill in the evenings.

We’ll explore the rugged beauty of Kazbegi on two wheels. We’ll ride past Gergeti Trinity Church, taking in panoramic views of Mount Mkinvartsveri, a towering, snow-capped peak. We’ll pedal through the striking Truso Valley, where mineral springs and ancient ruins create a unique landscape.

Next, we’ll reach the remote village of Juta, nestled among jagged peaks, where you’ll breathe in the pure mountain air. We’ll traverse the dramatic Khada Gorge, passing ancient stone watchtowers that tell stories of the past. Along the way, we’ll connect with the welcoming locals in Kazbegi’s picturesque villages, where hospitality and tradition thrive.

This tour offers the perfect mix of adventure, culture, and stunning landscapes.

Experience:

This tour is for amateur riders who love to explore many places by bicycles. For the whole trip we will be riding on gravel mountain road which is technically not difficult. We will visit three main valleys around Kazbegi which are providing amazing sceneries with their viewpoints, glaciers, waterfalls and gorges. We will ride in beautiful Khada gorge and see the Tskere waterfall. We will ride across the beautiful Truso valley and visit Fifth season in Juta on the great viewpoint on Chaukhi mountains. Riding through the ancient villages of Kazbegi and exploring the people and their way of life will offer a unique experience for our visitors.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Trails around Tbilisi / Optional: Udzo Downhill, Lake lisi ridge, Tbilisi national park / Evening beer.

Day 2 – Drive from Tbilisi to Kazbegi / Riding in Khada Valley, (Tskere Waterfall).

Day 3 – Riding in beautiful Truso valley /Villages: Ketrisi, Abano, Zakagori, Zakagori Fortress, Sparkling lake.

Day 4 – Gergeti trinity church / Riding through the ancient villages in Kazbegi: Pansheti, Arsha, Kanobi.

Day 5 – From Sno to Juta / Visiting fifth season in Juta at the bottom of Chaukhi Pass (3338m) / Back to Tbilisi.

Suitable for: Amateur riders, who knows basics how to ride a bicycle.

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or five star hotel in Kazbegi.

Physical difficulty: 2/5

Technical difficulty: 2/5

Terrain: Ground / gravel road / mountain road / asphalt.

Average riding distance: 25 km / Day

Average elevation gain: 500 m / Day

Tour details can be discussed regarding the interests and capabilities of our customers. If we have enough time for our stay in Kazbegi, we can use one day for hiking to Altihut (3014m) or even to Meteo station (3650m) via the glacier of Mt.Kazbegi.