Gergeti Glacier
Gergeti Glacier
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Exotic Wine Travel
Singapore, Singapore423 contributions
Oct 2015
An easy day hike that will take about 8 hours. The initial 2 hours will take you to the Trinity Church. You can choose to walk along the road or take the steeper short cuts, either way is easy though there isn't many scenic views along this route. Past the church, the views start to get spectacular. The wind at the end of the hike is biting, so remember to pack extra warm clothes. Note also to bring sufficient water, at least 1.5 liter of water, didn't see any water point throughout this entire hike but I've read that there's one water tap near the church.
Written 13 October 2015
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Smallfishbigworld
Gran Canaria, Spain163 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
Not all the Glaciers are the same and not all looks the same. We visited this one in May and it was still covered of fresh snow. From the Gergeti church to the Glacier is around 6 hours with snow (and backpacks), all the way up, no flat, now down. There is a refuge (hut) where you can stay the night with your sleeping bag (book in advance by telephone) or you can go up light and went down the same day, if you are fast enough. The glacier must be at 3800-4300.
Written 25 May 2016
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KayakDC
Washington DC, DC281 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
This is a fabulous but challenging hike. Though we are experienced hikers and started from the church, it still took most of the day. The gain in elevation was more than 3000 feet—or 331 floors on our fitbits.
There are two routes. Most hikers, including us, seem to take the lower one, which is a bit more protected but withholds the glacier view until the end. Even without that view, though, this is a gorgeous hike, with lots of friendly hikers from all over the world, as well as some friendly dogs.
There are a few portions of the trail that are slippery with gravel, so be ready for a fall or two. But the footing was mostly pretty good.
Most hikers stop at the glacier view point. One of ours continued all the way to the edge of the glacier, which was a bit tricky, she said, but worth the extra effort and time (perhaps 1.5 hours round trip.).
You can do this hike from the bottom, going up to the church first then continuing on. Or, if you have already done the church hike, you can taxi up and back from the church. The ride is CRAZY. If you are lucky, you will get our driver, who supplied shots of chacha. Too funny!
There are two routes. Most hikers, including us, seem to take the lower one, which is a bit more protected but withholds the glacier view until the end. Even without that view, though, this is a gorgeous hike, with lots of friendly hikers from all over the world, as well as some friendly dogs.
There are a few portions of the trail that are slippery with gravel, so be ready for a fall or two. But the footing was mostly pretty good.
Most hikers stop at the glacier view point. One of ours continued all the way to the edge of the glacier, which was a bit tricky, she said, but worth the extra effort and time (perhaps 1.5 hours round trip.).
You can do this hike from the bottom, going up to the church first then continuing on. Or, if you have already done the church hike, you can taxi up and back from the church. The ride is CRAZY. If you are lucky, you will get our driver, who supplied shots of chacha. Too funny!
Written 20 July 2018
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pinoytraveller2
Luzon, Philippines15,073 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
Gergeti Glacier is every hiker's dream destination. If you are physically fit and have the time then go for it!
Written 13 October 2016
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Abida64
Dubai, United Arab Emirates3 contributions
Nov 2015
Gergeti is a glacier located on the southeastern slope of Mount. Kazbek in the Kazbegi District of Georgia very near to russian border.lovely scenic views on the way Tbilisi to Kazbek by car.from Kazbeg v hired a 4 wheel drive to Gergeti church and waterfalls.water was flowing and some parts ice crystals
Written 7 November 2015
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tinteen
Melbourne, Australia21 contributions
Aug 2019
one of my most memorable hike ever! It has all the exhilarating experience for a hike, gentle rolling hills, steep uphill, walk on the glacier, temperamental weather, beautiful mar-like scenery. Truly great!
Written 9 October 2019
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tsvanadze
Milan, Italy57 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Very tall and very mysterious place. All the visitors are going there to find the calm place and ''hear'' it
Written 29 October 2018
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Simon
Budapest, Hungary2 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
It was easy to walk up to the hut without any special mountaineering equipment. To go up was around 2 hours come down around 1.
Have a nice and save trip!
Have a nice and save trip!
Written 30 August 2018
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Ieva K
8 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
If have time and good physical condition, climb the hills to see the glacier. The hike is not very easy, need to pass some rocky and snowy areas even in summer but the view is worth of it. Can have a superb lunch at the top with a glacier view. It took a bit more than 4 hours to climb up from Stepantsminda.It was the first hike of this long to me, so maybe more experienced could reach the top quicker.
Written 24 June 2018
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William O
Washington DC, DC48 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
You will likely have the trail to yourself, as most people only go to the monastery or a little past it to get the photo. but you'll be rewarded with a beautiful climb
Written 10 June 2018
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nookstep
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
Can I trekking form town to this Glacier?
And how many hours for Round trip in 1 day?
Written 1 October 2019
Hello,
I am planning to travel to Georgia during the firs week of October, will it still be possible to travel to the glaciers including Gergeti glacier?
Written 11 August 2017
On the Glaser yes. But on the most part of the way it is dry and with no snow. You can walk up to 3,100 meters to "sabertse" pass and return the same day if in a good shape.
In case if you'd like to go further you should take min. 2 days and equipment + warm MTN outfit.
Written 15 July 2016
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