Mount Lahili (4009m)
Lahili (Layla) is one of the most beautiful peaks of Svaneti, from where breathtaking panoramic views on Svanetian Caucasus unfold. Wonderful nature, magnificent summits and unique cultural heritage will definitely amaze you! Climbing this peak with classical route (1-BUIAA category) is not a significant difficulty for people following an active and healthy lifestyle.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Village Lahili
- Mountain Lahili
- Town Mestia
- Village Mulakhi
- Village Ushguli
TOUR DETAILS:
- Category: alpine
- Available: late spring-early fall
- Age: 18-60
- Duration: 5 days
- By transport: 540 km
- By foot: 35 km
- Group size: optional
ITINERARY:
Day 0: pick up from Tbilisi airport – transfer to the hotel
You will be picked up and transferred to the hotel in Mestia. Later, the group will meet mountain guides to examine hiking equipment and discuss additional questions related to the route.
Details:
By minivan – 203 km (4 hours)
Overnight – guesthouse
Day 1: village Svipi
Breakfast (07:00-08:00)
After the breakfast you will go to the village Svipi, from where the trail goes along beautiful forest and then grassy slopes until you get to the campsite at an altitude of 3050 m.
Details:
By minivan – 20 km (30 min)
By foot – 9 km (5-6 hours)
Altitude difference – 1300 m-3050 m
Overnights – tent
Day 2: climbing Lahili peak
Breakfast (04:00-05:00)
On this day, you will get up at 4 am and get ready for the climb. After adjusting the equipment and snacking, at around 5 am you will head to the peak. After climbing the peak you will return to the campsite.
Details:
By foot – 9 km (8-10 hours)
Altitude difference – 3050 m-4009 m
Overnights – tent
Day 3: descending from the peak – Mestia
Breakfast (08:00-09:00)
After the breakfast, you will descend to the village Svipi, and then via minivan you will return to Mestia.
Details:
By foot – 9 km (3-4 hours)
Altitude difference – 3050 m-1300 m
Overnight – guesthouse
Day 4:villages of Mulakhi and Ushguli communities
Breakfast (08:00-09:00)
After the breakfast, via minivan you will head to and visit breathtaking villages of Mulakhi and Ushguli communities. In the evening you will return to Mestia and dine at restaurant.
Details:
By foot – 3 km (1-2 hours)
By minivan – 90 km (4-5 hours)
Altitude difference – 1500 m-2100 m-1500 m
Overnight – guesthouse
Day 5: Kutaisi – transfer to the airport
Breakfast (08:00-09:00)
On this day, you will return to Kutaisi and later you will be transferred to the airport.
Details:
By minivan – 203 km (4 hours)
Note: Considering safety of travelers, one guide can lead maximum three people.
In case of weather conditions’ deterioration, the tour can be extended by 1 day. In this case, travelers will have to pay for additional overnight.
TOUR PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING:
- waterproof mountain footwear
- thermal stretch
- Warm jacket and raincoat
- Warm hat
- glove
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Personal hygiene items
- Backpack 45-80 liters
TOUR PRICE: from 320€
Note: tour price will be determined according to the desired services and the number of participants.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- Meeting and transfer to the airport
- Travelling by minivan
- Baggage carrying by horse to the “Bethlehem hut” and back
- Mountain guide service
- 2 overnights in a hotel in Kazbegi and Tbilisi
- 2 overnights in Bethlehem hut or tent (all necessary equipment are provided)
- 4 breakfasts
- 4 lunches
- 4 dinners
- 1 dinner at restaurant
- First-aid medicines
- Gas
- Ice-axe
- Crampon
- Harness
- Rope
- Hiking poles/sticks
- Headlamp