Mezeer to Mestia - Running through the Caucasus
The "rest" day
Trail Running Moderate
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.4 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 18˚
A comparative 'rest day' with less than 23km. Take the trail leaving Becho Valley through the village of Bagvdanari and head up the river towards the ancient ruins of Guli and over Guli Pass (2954m). Stay a while and absorb the scenery.
Description
The technical descent from the saddle can be eroded in parts and often covered in snow before it continues onto a dusty road and then steep again. Drop down into Mestia and take the afternoon to explore the ski village and stock up on supplies.
Difficulty
Moderate