Stepantsminda

Fourteenth-century stone cross-cupola church perched dramatically on a high mountain ridge at 2,170 meters beneath the snowfields of Mount Kazbek.

Address: MJ6C+V4J, Kazbegi, Oni, Georgia

Panoramic vista looking directly up to the 5,054-meter dormant stratovolcano known locally as Mkinvartsveri, wrapped in legendary Caucasian lore.

Address: Gergeti Ridge, Stepantsminda 4700, Georgia

Protected high-alpine wilderness reserve containing deep gorges, glacial streams, and native Caucasian chamois habitats.

Address: Alexander Kazbegi, st. II turn, Stepantsminda 4700, Georgia

Memorial residence of prominent 19th-century Georgian writer Alexander Kazbegi, showcasing mountain ethnography, manuscripts, and regional history.

Address: MJ5R+77M, Stepantsminda, Georgia

Dramatic canyon carved by the Terek River leading toward the northern border, home to an impressive modern stone monastic complex.

Address: PJPJ+6H6, Dariali, Georgia

Pair of scenic cascading waterfalls reached via a rocky footpath through a narrow basalt ravine north of Stepantsminda.

Address: PJ37+WMC, Tsdo, Georgia

High mountain settlement and hiking gate leading toward the jagged Chaukhi massifs, often called the Georgian Dolomites.

Address: HPJW+39W, Juta - Mountain Chaukhebi Rd, Juta, Georgia

Refined dining room and expansive wooden sun terrace serving modern Georgian cuisine with front-row views of Mount Kazbek.

Address: 1 V.gorgasali St, Stepantsminda 4700, Georgia

Cozy and authentic local tavern popular with trekkers for steaming handmade mountain khinkali, khachapuri, and house wine.

Address: V. Pitskhelauri #8, Stepantsminda 4700, Georgia

Enchanting glacial valley dotted with colorful orange mineral deposits, abandoned stone stone towers, and bubbling soda lakes.

Address: HCMH+HQ, Ketrisi, Georgia

Welcoming timber cafe on the main street serving rich Georgian coffee, herbal mountain teas, and freshly baked sweet pies.

Address: Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Larsi 125km, სტეფანწმინდა 4700, Georgia