Khatsvali Resort (Region of Svaneti)
Ski resort Khatsvali (Georgian სამთო-სათხილამურო კურორტი ჰაწვალი) – Ski resort is suitable for skiers of all levels. However, Hatsvali offers a unique opportunity to ski on virgin snow. The resort is located high in the mountains and here a real winter with all its beauty can reign. The area receives an impressive amount of precipitation, the snow is renewed almost every day, giving tourists new untouched slopes for skiing. It is due to this feature and the unique climate that the season in Hatsvali begins earlier than all other ski resorts in Georgia – at the end of November. The resort is also a leader in terms of the length of the season – you can ski and snowboard almost until mid-April.
Now Khatsvali is a major attraction in the whole of Svaneti.и. The resort has two formats of operation: summer and winter. In winter, people ski here, and in summer, they just go up to the top for a breath of air. The upper station of Khatsvali has another side meaning – from here there is a trekking trail that can be used to go off in several directions, particularly to Ingur Svaneti. Walk along these trails for at least a couple of kilometers and you will realize that this is what you should definitely come to Khatsvali in summer for. The main attraction of summer Khatsvali is the amazing creations of nature. Crystal clear lakes, waterfalls, huge glaciers, immense flower fields, picturesque passes.
Natsvali village (Georgian: სოფელი ჰაწვალი), Mestia Municipality (Georgian: მესტიის მუნიციპალიტეტი)