2-Day Alti Tour
from 240.00 €At 3,014 m, Altihut offers most comfortable dormitory accommodation with organic wool mattresses and fresh linens, paired with fine dining in the aptly named “Restaurant at 3,000 Meters.”
Guests may explore Europe’s highest library, post altitude bragging rights via the world’s loftiest mailbox, or savour Georgian wine on the veranda while studying the geomorphology of Mount Kazbek (5,054 m) and Mount Kuro.
Summer hiking commences in June, once the weather and melting snow permitting promising academic rigor for your legs and a thesis on exhilaration.
Day-01
Meet the Guide at the beginning of the Trail, Gergeti, elevation 2,200 masl. Short briefing and instructions, start of hike Trail to Altihut takes approximately 3,4 hours, it is over 5 km distance from the starting point and vertical 800 meter elevation. Acclimatization in Altihut, rest & Lunch Free time, enjoying the views, music local delicatessens. In case of interest, short tour to the Glacier (aprox. 3,200 masl) Dinner in the “Restaurant on 3000 meters” Sweet dreams (in the comfortable, organic woolen matrasses, specially created by IDPs from Tskhinvali region).
Day-02
Champions' Breakfast 1-Pre tour Briefing and instructions from the Guide; Equipment check and manual on how to use. Start the trail in the direction of the Glacier. Glacier walk (crevasses, Ortsveri ice face, etc.) tour duration aprox. 4 hours Return to Altihut, rest and lunch Trek back to Gergeti village together with the Guide. You may choose alternative way back to village Arsha, passing by abandoned villages of Toti and Gyboten, with incredible views.
Included:
English Speaking Mountain Guide
3-course meal
Overnight stay in Altihut
All amenities of Altihut (AltiLibrary, board games, music, etc)
Music and incredible views and guaranteed memories to fuel Peace of Mind
Points of interest:
Mkinvartsveri Pick (Mountain Kazbegi) – 5,054 MASL
Gergeti Glacier – 3,200 – 4,100 MASL
Kuro Gorge – 4,200 MASL
Ortsveri Pick – 4,222 MASL
Panoramic view on Chaukhi Massives – 3,870 MASL
River Chkheri
Arsha gorge: village Arsha, abandoned villages Toti, Gyboten (Alternative tracking route from Altihut)
Required kit list:
Day pack 35 liter
Down/ Fleece jacket
Hiking pants
Waterproof shell jacket
Base layers (top and bottom)
Warm hat
Gloves
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Personal toiletries (for mountain huts)
Backpack rain cover
Trekking poles
Energy/protein bars
Waterproof bags for your passport and other valuables
Good mood and cense of humor
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