Dates of trips
- 20/07/2024-03/08/2024
- 10/08/2024-24/08/2024
Description
Is it possible to reach two peaks in one trip – one five-thousander and the other, which is not far from 5000 m, but in terms of difficulty it is an ambitious and demanding goal? Can be! During the “Georgian Giants” expedition, we will first climb Kazbek (5033 m above sea level), and then on Tetnuldi (4858 m above sea level)
We choose Kazbek as the first summit. The participants of the expedition will not have to carry everything on their backs: a horse will carry heavy backpacks to the Meteostation located at about 3700m (or slightly lower in the event of a lot of snow). We drive to the monastery at 2300m and later a car will take us back from there. In order to maximize the chances of all participants to reach the summit, we will acclimatize gradually and slowly. The summit attack, weather permitting, we will start not like most of the Meteostation groups, but from a plateau located only about 700 meters lower than the summit, where we will set up an additional camp. Thanks to this, also slightly weaker or slower walking people will be able to reach the summit.
After the end of the mountain action on Kazbek, we will accelerate the pace. We will go to another region of Georgia, to Svaneti, where our goal will be Tetnuldi. Using the already gained acclimatization, we will be able to immediately go to the top and climb it in an alpine style. As Tetnuldi is a difficult target, we obviously have some time reserve. If the mountain activity goes quickly and efficiently, we will spend our free days relaxing in Tbilisi.
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Trip program
1. Day 1 - Arrival from selected airports to Tbilisi. Meeting at the airport on the night of 1-2 days.
2. Day 2 - transfer to Stepantsminda (former Kazbegi) at the foot of Kazbek. On the way, visiting the historic Ananuri fortress and the viewpoint. Accommodation and overnight at the guesthouse.
3. Day 3 - drive to the city from the 14th century. the picturesquely situated church and monastery of Gergeti (2170 m above sea level). Visiting the monument. Loading luggage on horses. A "light" approach, accompanied by transport horses, to Meteostation (3700 m above sea level) or to Sabertse (approx. 3100 m above sea level) on the slopes of Kazbek. Overnight in tents within the Meteostation or in tents in Sabertse.
4. Day 4 - lightly acclimatization trip to the chapel at approx. 4000m above sea level. overlooking the Kazbek peak. Ev. in case of an overnight stay in Sabertse, a short trek to the Meteostation and also an acclimatization walk. Overnight in Meteostation.
5. Day 5 - approach to the bivouac on Plateau (approx. 4300-4400 m above sea level), from where we are only a few hundred meters away from the Kazbek peak. Preparation of snow platforms or use of existing ones. In case of bad weather, rest in the Meteostation. Overnight in tents on Plateau or in Meteostation.
6. Day 6 - possibility of summit attack on Kazbek or, in case of bad weather, practicing glacier walking techniques. In case of staying the day before in Meteostation, ascend to the plateau for the night. Overnight in tents on the Plateau.
7. Day 7 - peak attack on Kazbek (5047 m above sea level) and return to Meteostation. In case of a successful peak attack the day before - descent to Stepantsminda. Overnight in tents or in a Meteostation or in a guesthouse.
8. Day 8 - Drive to Svaneti. Accommodation and overnight in a comfortable hotel.
9. Day 9 - start of the mountain action on Tetnuldi
10. Day 10 - climbing Tetnuldi
11. Day 11 - climbing Tetnuldi
12. Day 12 - Reaching the top of Tetnuldi and going down
13. Day 13 - Reserve day in case of bad weather on any of the peaks. Overnight in a shelter, tent or hotel / guesthouse, depending on at what point in the program and how the day will be used. Possibility of an optional trip.
14. Day 14 - rest, possibly additional time to descend from Tetnuldi or an optional trip. Afternoon drive to Tbilisi. Free time, possibility of going out together in the city. Overnight in guest rooms in the center.
15. Day 15 - Early morning transfer to Tbilisi airport. Departure home.
The trip price includes
- services of the BluEmu leader during the entire trip
- services of one leader for three, maximum four people during the activities above the Meteostation on Kazbek, and one leader for two people during the summit attack on Tetnuldi;
- accommodation in the towns at the foot of the mountains listed in the program – in a guesthouse in Stepantsminda and in a hotel in Svaneti – with meals (breakfast, dinner);
- accommodation in a hostel in Tbilisi with breakfast; Accommodation included in the program in tents provided by BluEmu in the Meteostation area and on the Plateau
- accommodation in tents on Tetnuldi
- meals included in the program during the mountaineering action (breakfast, dinner) in a tourist standard, prepared together with the leaders of the expedition (including cooking equipment and gas). Food is available in meat and vegetarian versions (includes fish). Other versions (e.g. vegan, gluten-free) are available upon prior notice and for an additional charge;
- local transfers listed in the program: from Tbilisi to Stepantsminda, from Stepantsminda to Svaneti, from Svaneti to Tbilisi, and then to the airport; transfer by off-road car from Stepantsminda to the height of the Tsminda Sameba church and back after the end of the mountain action on Kazbek
- transportation of luggage (1 item, max. 10 kg) on the backs of horses from Gergeti to Meteostation or to a place where conditions allow
- medical expenses insurance and accident insurance during the whole trip (while staying in the mountains, insurance covering high-risk sports);
- unique t-shirt and buff;
- Polish Tourist Guarantee Fund contribution.
The trip price does not include
- air tickets to Tbilisi and back;
- Rusian visa and voucher;
- meals in Tbilisi except breakfast;
- other additional costs, e.g. optional trips not included in the program, accommodation, meals, transportation of additional luggage on horseback, high altitude porters services, personal shopping;
- the cost of individual transfers from or to the airport for arrivals or departures at a different time than most group members;