Bakuriani Ski Resort
Located at 1,700 m in the Borjomi region of Georgia, Bakuriani is nestled in the shadows of the breathtaking Caucasus Mountains, only a three-hour drive from Tbilisi. Home to dozens of alpine slopes and cross-country trails, it offers some of the most spectacular skiing and snowboarding in Europe. Originally developed as an Olympic training facility, unsurprisingly, Bakuriani is among Georgiaโs most popular winter sports and recreation destinations. Being an actual village it has a reputation of family friendly resort. Enjoy the downhill ski runs, cross-country trails, horseback tours, sledding or simply take long walks through beautiful snowy forests.
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So, why should you choose Bakuriani & Georgia for skiing?
Because:
– It is very easily accessible from Europe (cheap flights to Kutaisi & Tbilisi, short distance to resort)
– Georgia and Bakuriani is one of the cheapest and affordable places to live and travel to
– Being surrounded by forests and lesser caucasus mountains ensures good quality snow
– Pretty decent infrastructure and recreation options for ski enthusiasts as well as families with young children
– Georgia is an exotic, post-soviet country in the middle of Europe and Asia, offers a great combination of skiing, travel-exploration and fun ๐
– Georgia and Bakuriani is one of the cheapest and affordable places to live and travel to
– Being surrounded by forests and lesser caucasus mountains ensures good quality snow
– Pretty decent infrastructure and recreation options for ski enthusiasts as well as families with young children
– Georgia is an exotic, post-soviet country in the middle of Europe and Asia, offers a great combination of skiing, travel-exploration and fun ๐
General Information
Ski Season: Mid December – March (start โ 20-27 December, 2026)
Main Slopes: Kokhta, Mitarbi, Didveli and 25 meters for very beginners.
Ski Area: Kokhta Highest – 2180m / Lowest – 1740m; Didveli Highest – 1800m / Lowest – 2500m
Vertical Drop: Kokhta 440m; Didveli 700m.
Length of Tracks: Kokhta total 3.1km, Didveli 14km; Total length – 29km out of which, easy 9%, intermediate 45%, difficult 46%.
Ski Lifts: 11 J/ T-Bars, 7 chairlifts, 1 gondola, 1 funicular all by Doppelmayr
Artificial Snow: 30 Snow cannons, artificial snow covering 15 % of the slopes
Night Skiing: Didveli Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 17:00-22:00ย
Distance: From Tbilisi – 180km; From Kutaisi – 155km
Official Websites (to check trails and operational updates): M.T.A. Bakuriani /ย Facebook
Note about tickets:ย Crystal Resort is privately owned resort and uses a different ticketing system: Gondola that runs 10:00-22:00 and costs 25 GEL per personย
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How to get there
Bakuriani is accessible all year round. Distance from Tbilisi is 180km, from Kutaisi 155km. The journey usually takes 2,5-3 hours.
Public Transport
During high seasondDaily mini-buses depart to Bakuriani from Tbilisiโs Didube bus station at 4 Karaleti str. Every hour. Price of the journey is 15 GEL. And Kutaisi bus station, price 10-15 GEL.here
Private Transfer
For a Private Transfer contact us at – info@georgia4you.ge; 24H service: +(995) 557 17 11 44 (24/7)
Viber / WhatsApp: +(995) 557 17 11 44
How to get Around
To move around Kokhta, Bakuriani center and Didveli area use green Isuzu buses for 1 GEL per ride. Taxis are widely available and the Bolt app works in Bakuriani. If you are self-driving, paid parking is available across the resort for 3-5 GEL/day.
Apres Ski
Spa and Fitness Center in Bakuriani
– Following hotels offer spa centers (pool, sauna and / or Jacuzzi): Crystal Hotel & SPA
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Food & Leisure in Bakuriani
As a popular all year round resort Bakuriani has a well-developed hotel and restaurant infrastructure, many good hotels offer their own night bars and restaurants. Also the streets are full of traditional local restaurants and cafes.
The ones worth pointing out are:
–ย Kokhta Bakuriani (formerly Rooms Kokhta) is a boutique-luxe chalet hotel with ski-in access to the Kokhta lift and a wonderful lounge-bar.
– Cafe Skyline is the best place to go for a view in Bakuriani. It is located on the eastern side of Mount Kokhta at 2,056 meters above sea level, and boasts panoramic vistas of Bakuriani town and the surrounding mountains.
– Mimino, a super cozy restaurant near the 25 Ski Park with an open fireplace
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Additional Activities
– Ice Skating
Located in the townโs central park, the ring offers fun for the whole family. There are instructors present to help first-timers get started. The rink opens every day at 10:00 am and is open until 2:00 pm, after which it temporarily closes. At 5:00 pm, the rink re-opens for the night skating until 11:00 pm. Visitors can rent skates for 5 GEL per 30 minutes. Services of instructors cost 20 GEL.
ice skating rink at Crystal Park
There is another ice skate park at Crystal Resort.
– Cinema Didveli
A newly renovated cinema in the center of Bakuriani.
– Kids Park Didveli
Small wooden amusement park for children includes fortress with swings, zip lines an apparatus with three gondolas, a small train, wooden chairs, and more. The territory is fenced, making it safe for children, where they can be left for parents to go skiing. Park is open all year round.
– Toboggan
Situated on Didveli near the kids park and ski pistes, alpine coaster so called Toboggan is a gravity driven amusement ride, it runs on rails with up-stop wheels like roller coasters. Thus, an alpine coaster is safer and faster than an alpine slide, as it is prevented from overturning when going too fast on a curve. It is a perfect amusement for having really good time on a winter resort.
– Joyland
Joyland is located near the park in the center and corresponds to modern standards.
Having three zones โ โSKYLANDโ, โTUBINGLANDโ and โBABYLANDโ โ โJoylandโ is created for fun and recreation for all ages. There also is a bar & restaurant. From DECEMBER 20th to APRIL 1st. Working hours: 11.00 โ 20.00; Summer Season: From May 1st to September 1st. Working hours: 10.00 โ 20.00
Address: Bakuriani, Central park.
– Bakuriani huskyparkย
Home of a dozen husky dogs which will let youpet them, take pictures, or go for a sled ride.ย Needs prior booking at: https://www.instagram.com/bakuriani_huskypark/?hl=en
– More Activities
All year round in Bakuriani you can go hiking, horse-riding, biking and in winter on snowmobile tours. To hire a guide, horse, bike or a snowmobile talk to your hotel reception or just walk around in the street where you will find locals offering all of these services.
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Ski Rentals & Instructors
In Bakuriani
You can hire a ski instructor at the bottom of the ski lifts, especially at 25 ski park, which is the main area for beginners. Otherwise there are multiple ski schools for children with gatherings lasting for 10 days.
as for the ski equipment rentals,
there are numerous rentals you can again find at 25 ski park or at your hote
Rentals In Tbilisi
Mplus / Mogzauri Shop
25 Vazha-Pshavela Ave., Tbilisi, Georgia
Pin on Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/jZkSKVzLfJNrzgbXA
Price List for rental and service shop: https://mplus.ge/pages/rentals-and-services
Phone: (+995 32) 231 91 01
email: info@mplus.ge
Here you can rent full sets of equipment from the following brands: Head, Elan, Rossignol, Volkl, Atomic, Nordica, Salomon. Accessories can also be rented or bought. Usual price range is 20-30 GEL per day for standard package (skis, boots, sticks or snowboard and boots); 50 GEL per day for VIP package (speed skis, freeride skis and etc.) 5 GEL per day for goggles, gloves or helmet. Here you can receive ski maintenance services, snowboard and ski touring equipment rental services.
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Shop and Rental X-Treme
85i Beliashvili St. (near Digomi bridge), Tbilisi, Georgia
Pin on Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/vTBaV28dBa8uABGV7
(+995 599) 030314
(+995 32) 239-79-99/2368636
https://www.facebook.com/XTREME.GE/
https://xtreme.ge/
dvsporti@gmail.com
Opening hours: 11:00-19:00
Located in Tbilisi near the exit of town (direction to north – Gudauri) at 85 Akaki Beliashvili St.
Likewise you can rent full sets of equipment of brands: Head, Tyrolia, Atomic, Salomon, etc.
Rescue Services
All ski areas of Bakuriani are patrolled by experienced ski rescue and first-aid teams. Emergency helicopter evacuation to Tbilisi is also available. A hospital in Bakuriani can provide only emergency immediate help.
Daily ski pass does not include insurance, therefore it’s highly recommended you arrange your own insurance.
In case of emergency at the resort you should dial Georgian emergency service number – 112.
Daily ski pass does not include insurance, therefore it’s highly recommended you arrange your own insurance.
In case of emergency at the resort you should dial Georgian emergency service number – 112.
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