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ushguli in winter
3 days at the ancient mountain village, highest inhabited village in Europe
call of ancestors
Feel the ancient groove!
Stamina level
3/5, up to 4hrs/day
Tech level
3/5
Guiding days
3 of 3
Guiding ratio
up to 1:6
Itinerary
Ushguli is the highest permanently inhabited village in Europe. About 70 families, approximately 250 people live in the village, which dates back more than 2000 years.
For 6 winter months, snow covers the whole place. The superb location of Ushguli and the unique lifestyle of the people in the village turn the place into a popular destination to visit - in summer time :) But only few groups visit this plase in winter. Be one of the bravest!
Day 1
Ushguli 1
Trip to Ushguli, the community of four villages located in 46 km from Mestia.Ushguli is real village museum, whole village is protected in Unesco heritage. At the first day we'll go near the village and climb 900 meters. Descent goes through a wonderful terrain, starting with a meadows and ending with a freeride in the village.
Day 2
Ushguli 2
Ushguli, the second day. All the way we admire the stunning views of the Mt Shkhara 5,193 m and its glacier. Actually, we almost reach the glacier, and get down from 3,000 meters. The day is finishedwith a light ski touring to the village on a flatland.
Day 3
Ushguli 3
Early rise to make this day filled. We will climb another mountain, where we are awaited by a delightful descent, 1 vertical km of a snow pleasure. It's a long day: 3-4 hours of ski touring, dinner and a trip back to Mestia.
From 400€
Price per person for groups of minimum 2 participants.
Included:
Guide & guide expenses, 2 x nights in guest house in Ushguli, 2 x dinners, 2 x breakfasts, transport during the tour, group equipment, office support.
Extra:
Drinks, personal equipment, insurance.