Things to do in Stepantsminda

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Georgia

Gergeti Trinity Church

Gergeti Trinity Church stands on a hill at an altitude of over 2,000 m at the foot of Mt Kazbek in northern Georgia and is one of the iconic landmarks in the Caucasus region. The church was built in the 14th century and features a cross-dome architectural style. It is the only domed church in the entire Khevi region. The complex consists of the main church, a separate bell tower, and surrounding stone walls, with an exterior facade built of dark gray andesite, presenting a simple and solemn style. The church is located on a remote highland and historically served as a treasury and refuge for the ancient city of Mtskheta for a long time. During times of war, precious relics, including the Cross of Saint Nino, were transferred here for safekeeping. Today, only a few traces of original murals remain on the interior walls, but the rugged texture of the building itself blends perfectly with the surrounding steep mountains. Standing on the platform in front of the church, you can overlook the full view of the town of Stepantsminda and the valley. The snow-capped peaks and glaciers of Mt Kazbek spread out behind it, and the scene of the church set against the snow-capped mountains has become an iconic view of Georgia.

No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Georgia

Mt Kazbek

Mt Kazbek is located on the border between northern Georgia and Russia. It is a dormant volcano with a double-coned mountain body at an elevation of approx. 5,000m. It is the third-highest peak in Georgia and one of the few volcanic cones in the Caucasus Mountains. The peak is covered in snow year-round, and multiple glaciers hang from the mountain. The surrounding area features deep valleys, glaciers, meadows, and alpine rock faces. Due to its high altitude, the summit is covered in snow year-round, creating a sharp contrast between the white snow-capped peak and the dark rocks, which looks particularly spectacular in clear weather.

No. 9 of Best Things to Do in Georgia

Georgia-Russia Friendship Monument

Georgia-Russia Friendship Monument stands on a high hill beside the Georgian Military Highway, between the Gudauri Ski Resort and the Jvari Pass, and is a popular stop on the way from Tbilisi to Kazbegi. The structure itself is a semi-circular stone and concrete building, but the real highlight is hidden inside the arch: a giant circular mosaic mural spreads along the inner curved wall, depicting historical scenes and figures of Georgia and Russia in vibrant colors, and featuring verses by the Georgian poet Rustaveli. It is a classic example of large-scale Soviet-era murals.

Kazbegi

No. 1 of Ski Resorts in Georgia

Gudauri Ski Resort

Gudaoli Ski Resort is located in the famous Greater Caucasus Mountains. The ski season in Gudaoli starts from December to mid-April of the following year. The snow on the slopes can reach 5 feet thick, and the temperature here is warm and comfortable, although the snow field is in such a high mountain range, the weather is sunny most of the time, so it is often seen wearing bikinis. Beautiful Georgian woman sunbathing on the snow. The ancient road has a total length of 60 kilometers of ski trails of different difficulty levels, including small slalom, giant slalom, super giant slalom, and racing ski trails suitable for professional skiers. It is certified by the United States. Of course, there are also natural wild snow trails here, and it is also a resort for powder snow. The deep snow, the rocks on the top of the mountain, and the high altitude drop have always attracted the world's top extreme skiers to challenge themselves here. Gudaoli is a fast-growing resort destination, attracting more and more people with a variety of vibrant holiday experiences, unparalleled landscapes, magical colors, holiday vibes and a warm welcome to every guest. of tourists.

No. 4 of Ski Resorts in Georgia

Kobi-Gudauri Ski Resort

Trailhead Gergeti Trinity Church

Sno Castle

Juta Valley

Gigantic Sculptures by Merab Phiranishvili.