Skitour throughout Svaneti: Chvelpi to Ushguli
Day 1 of the Skitour throughout Svaneti, running from the village Chvelpi to the village Ushguli via the Garvashi pass.
Also in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 2.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 3.1 km
- Gradient
- 26˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 3.1 km, the route covers 20 km, 2317 vertical metres of ascent and 1328 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.2 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
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Description
A detailed description will be available soon
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Couloir
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons