Kazbegi and the Stepantsminda valley
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Choose an escape that gains altitude.
Stepantsminda opens on the reliefs of Kazbek, the gorges of Dariali and the surrounding valleys. The altitude, storms and border access require to prepare each outing with local information.
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Identity summary
3 to 4 days
Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Mountain · Nature · Heritage
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Kazbegi and the Stepantsminda valley
Stepantsminda opens on the reliefs of Kazbek, the gorges of Dariali and the surrounding valleys. The altitude, storms and border access require to prepare each outing with local information.
Check access, reservations and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Gergeti Trinity Church
- Darial Gorge
- Gveleti Waterfall
- Juta Valley
Before you choose
- Check access, reservations and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Church
Gergeti Trinity Church
Gergeti overlooks Stepantsminda from a mountain terrace. Access depends on weather and road conditions; visiting the church does not include climbing Kazbek.
Gorge
Darial Gorge
The Darial Gorge narrows the Terek valley towards the Russian border. Stay within permitted areas; exploring the gorge does not imply permission to cross the border.
Waterfall
Gveleti Waterfall
Gveleti is joined by valley and slope paths. The rocks can be slippery; confirm the accessible route before leaving.
Valley
Juta Valley
Juta is a mountain village at the start of grassy valleys beneath the Chaukhi massif. Not every trail is an easy walk.
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