Discover the wild mountains of Racha, one of Georgia’s most beautiful and least explored mountain regions, with vast alpine landscapes, forested slopes, deep valleys, and the pristine wilderness of the Greater Caucasus.
Racha Ski Touring is a week of backcountry exploration, based in the heart of this remote region. Every day, we head into the mountains to discover untouched slopes, enjoy fresh powder, and lay our own tracks in a landscape far removed from the crowds and noise of popular ski resorts.
There are no lifts or groomed pistes here — just mountains, skis or a snowboard, and endless opportunities to explore new terrain. Racha offers a unique combination of open alpine slopes, beautiful mountain forests, and authentic Georgian mountain villages.
This experience is for those who want to discover a different side of the Caucasus, ride off-piste, and immerse themselves in the freedom of true backcountry skiing.
Duration: up to you days
Base: Oni, Racha, Georgia
The tour is designed for confident skiers and snowboarders with off-piste experience, good physical fitness, and the necessary ski touring and avalanche safety equipment.
€ 1500
dates:
any dates from 1 january until end of march
7 days
from 3 to 10 participants
arrival/departure city:
Tbilisi/Kutaisi
Have a look at our backcountry experience in Racha:
The program starts and ends in Tbilisi or Kutaisi, depending on which flights are most convenient for you. We recommend arriving one day before the program begins. We arrange private transfers for all participants from either city.
Day 1. Arrival and start of the program
Transfer from Tbilisi or Kutaisi to the village of Oni. Check-in and time to relax.
Day 2
Avalanche safety training and the first day of ski touring.
Days 3–6
Full days of ski touring from morning to evening, with breaks for lunch.
Day 7. End of the program
Transfer back to Tbilisi or Kutaisi. We recommend booking your departure flight for the following morning.
At Racha, we stay in a cozy, traditional-style 250 y.o. house. The house has hot showers, heating, and Wi-Fi.
We provide three meals a day, featuring traditional Georgian cuisine prepared by a professional chef. Alcoholic drinks can be purchased according to your preferences in Tbilisi or Kutaisi, or at the house.
If you have any food allergies or special dietary requirements, please let us know in your booking application.
Racha boasts heavy and frequent snowfalls. One-night snowfall can bring a meter of fresh snow: powder skis (110 mm waist or fatter) are strongly recommended for skiers.
We suggest that you prep your gear and re-glue skins before the trip. Please also note that glueless skins or dirty/old glue may perform poorly in cold temperatures.
Please consult the list of equipment to pack everything you need. If you are not sure about your gear or simply need some advice, do not hesitate to contact us.
Price includes
- certified guides;
- transfer from Tbilisi/Kutaisi to Oni and back;
- full-day ski-tour;
- accommodation and meals in Oni;
- first aid kit and repair kit.
Price does not include
- medical/evacuation insurance;
- accommodation and meals in Tbilisi/Kutaisi;
- alcohol;
- tips for guides.









