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Goderdzi — Adjara's Powder-Snow Mountain Pass
High above the Black Sea coast, Goderdzi pairs Georgia's heaviest, most reliable snowfall with a genuine four-season mountain landscape — powder skiing in winter, blooming rhododendrons in June.
Overview
High in the mountains of Adjara, Goderdzi is one of Georgia's newest ski resorts — opened in December 2015 on a pass connecting the Black Sea coast to the Samtskhe-Javakheti plateau, at an elevation between 1,700 and 2,366 meters.
Its position, just 100 km from the sea as the crow flies, creates a unique microclimate: warm, moisture-laden air off the Black Sea collides with cold mountain air, producing some of the heaviest, most reliable snowfall of any resort in Georgia — a magnet for freeriders hunting untracked powder.
Goderdzi is a genuine four-season destination: alongside winter skiing, the surrounding slopes burst into pink and white rhododendron bloom each June, and summer visitors come for hiking, horseback riding, paragliding, and the pass's unusual fossil forest.
Ski Area & Terrain
1,700–2,366 m
Base at 1,700 m, summit at 2,366 m, on the Goderdzi Pass.
Up to 13 km of Pistes
A 700-meter vertical drop with two operating lifts.
Gondola & Bubble Lift
An 8-seat gondola and a 6-seat bubble lift serve the slopes.
Freeride & Powder
Known for the heaviest, most consistent snowfall of any Georgian resort.
Goderdzi Pass Viewpoint
The highest point on the road, with views over both sides of the range.
Rhododendron Meadows
Slopes turn pink and white in bloom each June, between 1,600–2,000 m.
Goderdzi Fossil Forest
A rare petrified forest near the pass, among the world's most unique.
Mineral Springs
Curative mountain spring water available near the resort.
Ski Season
December through April, with the season starting early most years.
Khulo Village
A medieval fortress and carved-balcony houses, halfway to the coast.
Distance & Connectivity
Via the Trans-Adjarian Highway to Khulo, then a mountain road to the pass — paved to Khulo, with a rougher final stretch that can require a 4x4 in poor weather. No direct public transport; travelers connect via a Batumi–Khulo bus or minibus, then a local taxi or resort shuttle for the final leg.
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Resort Hotels
Hotels near the base lifts, including family-run properties like Hotel Meteo.
Mountain Cottages
Self-catered cottages near the pass for small groups.
Family Guesthouses
Home-cooked meals included, typically 60–80 GEL per person per night.
Gastronomy & Local Cuisine
Adjaran mountain cooking is hearty and homemade, built around local cheese, meat, and cornmeal.
Khachapuri Acharuli
Adjara's boat-shaped khachapuri with an egg and butter center.
Mchadi
Cornbread served alongside cheese and meat stews.
Sulguni Cheese
A brined cheese used throughout Adjaran mountain cooking.
Meat Stews
Slow-cooked mountain stews served at pass-side guesthouses.
Churvela
A walnut and grape-must sweet sold from summer roadside stalls.
Mulled Wine
A warming après-ski drink at the resort's guesthouses.
Lobio
A hearty bean stew, common on mountain menus.
Khinkali
Dumplings served at guesthouses near the base area.
Herbal Mountain Tea
Brewed from wild herbs gathered on the surrounding slopes.
Adjaran Wine
Regional wines served alongside home-cooked dinners.
Useful Information & Travel Tips
Currency
Georgian Lari (₾); carry cash — card acceptance is limited at the pass.
Language
Georgian; limited English outside the main hotels.
Power Outlets
Type C and F (220V / 50Hz).
Emergency Number
112 for all emergency services.
Ski Season
December – April; June for the rhododendron bloom.
Road Note
Winter tyres or a 4x4 are recommended for the final approach to the pass.