ALTIHUT – 2 DAY TOUR

The Mountain Hut “Altihut” is located in Kazbegi District of Georgia, Kazbegi, at an elevation
of 3014 meters above sea level.
The hut was produced in Switzerland and is the first European style alpine hut in the Caucasus region. The hut can
host over 30 people.
In the hut you may also enjoy reading in the highest library in Europe and
send postcards, from one the highest PO Boxes. You may relax on the veranda and soak in
the incredible views of Mount Kazbegi (5054 masl) and Mount Kuro, with a glass of
Georgian Wine.
The summer season for hiking starts from mid June as soon as snow melts. To get here,
you will need to come to Stephantsminda first. You may take a car or minibus to
Stephantsminda, and to get to Holy Trinity Church in Gergeti, at an elevation of 2200 masl,
where the hiking trail starts in the direction of the Glacier.

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)