Gergeti Glacier & Mount Kazbek
გერგეტის მყინვარი / მყინვარწვერი
A classic one-day hike from Gergeti Trinity Church, climbing to the Sabatsminda Pass viewpoint for views of the 5,054-meter Mount Kazbek and its glacier.
Mount Kazbek rises to 5,054 meters and is Georgia's third-highest peak. From Gergeti Trinity Church, continue upward past Arsha Pass to the Sabatsminda viewpoint (about 2,950 meters), where you get a close look at the Gergeti Glacier. The round trip is about 14-16 kilometers and takes 6-8 hours, with about 1,200 meters of elevation gain. Reaching the meteorological station in front of the glacier (3,650 meters) takes two days, and you must watch for crevasses. Summiting Kazbek requires a professional guide and proper equipment. Admission is free. The weather changes quickly, so set out early and bring warm layers.
Opening hours
Jun–Sep
Nearby sights
- Sioni Church (Kazbegi)
- Gveleti Waterfall
- Gergeti Trinity Church, Kazbegi
- Truso Valley
- Dariali Gorge & Dariali Monastery
- Stepantsminda Town & Kazbegi Museum
- Sno Village & Stone Heads
- Jvari Pass