Chaukhi Massif Mountaineering Camp

No. This camp is built to be accessible to beginners — a dedicated training day teaches you movement on rock and snow, certified guides stay with you throughout, and the summits progress gently from Grade 2 upward. You just need good general fitness and a head for adventure.

Good general fitness is important — this is real mountaineering at altitude, with long summit days on rocky terrain. You don't need to be an athlete, but you should be comfortable with sustained uphill effort and full days out. The reserve day helps with rest and recovery.

No — all necessary technical mountaineering equipment is provided and safety-checked. You bring personal items: sturdy mountain boots, warm and waterproof layers, a sleeping bag and mat, sunglasses, headlamp and the like (see the full list).

These are alpine route grades. Grade 2 is straightforward mountaineering terrain (our warm-up summit); 3A and 3B add steeper, more technical rock; 4a and above are harder lines for experienced climbers, available on request. Your guide matches routes to your level.

No — the Chaukhi Massif is purely rocky, with no glaciers or crevasses. You may cross snow depending on conditions, which is one reason the training day covers snow technique.

Base camp sits about 4 km from Juta village, by a river beneath the peaks. It has a large dining tent, a fully equipped kitchen tent, and a toilet tent, with luggage carried in by horses. Camp meals are provided. You sleep in tents — bring a sleeping bag and mat.

Mountain weather is central to safety, so the itinerary has a reserve day built in. If conditions turn, your guide will reshuffle the summit days, use the reserve day, or choose a safer alternative. Safety always comes first.

Yes — experienced climbers can request harder lines (4a and above). Tell us your level in the enquiry (there's a "Preferred level" option) and the guides will plan accordingly.

Yes. The full-camp program (with dining tent and full kitchen) needs a minimum of 3 guests at €1500 per person. For 1–2 guests we run a reduced setup without the dining tent and large kitchen, at €2000 (1 person) or €1700 per person (2 people).

Yes — camp meals at base camp are included (full board on the mountain), along with the welcome dinner in Tbilisi. Extra drinks and meals outside the itinerary are not included.

Travel insurance with mountaineering cover and emergency evacuation is strongly recommended for this high-alpine terrain. We can suggest providers — just ask.

The arrival transfer to your Tbilisi hotel is included. Base camp sits high beneath the peaks and the summits reach 3,400–3,700 m; the training and acclimatization day plus the gentle progression are designed to help you adapt safely to the altitude.