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7 days

Availability : July - October

Start of the Trekking: in Lentekhi

End of the Trekking: in Lentekhi

Min Age : 16+

Max People : min. 3 - max 10

|| Crossing the Egrisi mountain range

Travel Programme

Overview

If you fancy a beautiful hike through wild nature, the trekking from Svaneti to Mingrelia and back is perfect for you. The route is one of the most beautiful but least well-known hiking trails in Svaneti.

During the hike, you will cross the famous Egrisi Mountains between Svaneti and Mingrelia and enjoy the unique scenic beauty of both regions.

Since there are no official huts along the route, you will need to camp and take provisions with you. You can hire a packhorse and a horse guide in the village of Tsanashi to carry your luggage.

The tour is suitable for experienced hikers who are able to camp for three consecutive nights and hike up to an altitude of 3,000 metres with an approximate altitude difference of 1500 metres. Since the trail is not marked and is partially overgrown, we advise against hiking on your own without a local guide.

The trip includes four hiking days with a rest day by the lake. With the two transfer days to and from Lentechi, the entire trip lasts seven days. Therefore, we plan the programme as a seven-day hiking programme.

Note: The tour can also be booked as an individual trip with or without a tour guide. Tips, pre- and post-programme for hiking in Georgia on your own can be found here.

Highlights

Lentekhi, Ediashi resort, Utvini Pass, Lebarde Lakes, Mount Labrakhi

Itinerary

Day 1.Driving to Lentecki

The trekking from Svaneti to Mingrelia / Samegrelo begins with a drive to Lentekhi, the administrative centre of Lower Svaneti. The drive from Tbilisi takes about six hours, and only two hours from Kutaisi. We therefore recommend that our guests fly to Kutaisi.

Meals: breakfast and dinner

Accommodation: Lentekhi/in a guesthouse

Day 2.Lentekhi - Ediashi | Hiking N 1

The first stage of our hike begins in the village of Tsanashi in the valley of the Khelidura River. We reach the village of Ediashi, which is used by local shepherds as a summer pasture, through a beautiful forest. We plan to spend our first night right on the edge of the forest here.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch box / Dinner

Accommodation: Ediashi / Tent

Trekking route:

Length: 15 km

Elevation: Ascent approx. 1100 m, descent approx. 200 m

Time: Approx. 6 hours

Day 3.Ediashi - Lebarde Lakes | Hiking N 2

Today we cross the Egrisi mountain range and arrive in the Samegrelo region. The route runs along a ridge and climbs gradually. The highest point is Utvini, from where there is a 360-degree view of the mountains of Svaneti, the Caucasus and the Egrisi Mountains.

After that, we descend to the Lebarde Lakes, where we will spend the night. On the way, we will have the opportunity to observe the daily life of the locals and taste their dairy products.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch box / Dinner

Accommodation: Lebrde / Tent

Trekking route:

Length: 16 km

Elevation: Ascent approx. 700 m, descent approx. 350 m

Time: Approx. 6 hours

Day 4.At the lake | Rest Day

Today’s stage will be used as a rest day. We can camp by the lake and swim if the weather is nice. We will enjoy the beautiful landscape and relax all day.

Meals: breakfast / Lunch box / dinner

Accommodation: tents

Length: 17 km

Elevation: ascent approx. 900 m, descent approx. 400 m

Time: approx. 7 hours

Day 5.Lebarde Lakes - Labrakhi | Hiking stage N 3

On today’s stage of our hike from Svaneti to Mingrelia, we cross the Egrisi Mountains again and reach Mount Labrachi in Svaneti, where the shepherds spend the summer. As in Lebarde, we also have the opportunity to meet the locals and observe their daily lives.

Meals: breakfast / lunch box / dinner

Accommodation: camping

Trekking route:

Length: 17 km

Elevation: ascent approx. 900 m, descent approx. 400 m

Time: approx. 7 hours

Day 6.Labrakhi - Lentekhi | Hiking N 4

The last hiking stage leads from Monte Labrachi down to Lentechi. The route is also accessible by car, so that guests who are too tired to hike can travel by car.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch box / Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Trekking route:

Length: 18 km

Difference in altitude: Ascent approx. 1450 m, descent approx. 230

Time: Approx. 6 hours

Day 7.Transfer from Lentekhi

Our trekking tour from Svaneti to Samegrelo / Mingrelia ends with the transfer from Lentechi to Kutaisi or Tbilisi.

Meals: breakfast / lunch / dinner

Travel dates:

20.06.2025 – 15.10.2025 Available | 10 places still left

Note: Since there are no fixed dates for this trip, you can flexibly organise the time period for your trip. The best time to travel is from mid-June to the end of October. You can find out more about the best time to travel to Georgia HERE.

Tour price:

Prices per person in a DR:EUR 945

SGL - room supplement:EUR 140

Important: The price applies to a minimum of three participants. Price differences for tours with less than three participants can be found here.

Our services included:

Transfers to/from airport
All transfers in a comfortable minibus
Support vehicle / luggage transport
Breakfast, lunch/picnic, dinner
Travel Organization
English-speaking guide
Tickets according to the programme
Accommodation* hotels and inns (see programme)
Horses for river crossing

NOT included:

Flight
Alcohol (except wine tasting)
Travel Insurance
Tip

Travel packing list:

Equipment & Clothing – hiking poles, sunglasses, sun hat, small daypack, 1/1.5 litre water bottle, sweets for toddlers, which can often be found in the villages or inns, camera, mobile phone, charger ( There are European sockets in Georgia), power bank, hiking boots with a good profile and a change of light shoes, waterproof trousers, waterproof jacket, functional clothing such as underpants, T-shirt, leggings, jumper, fleece jacket, gloves, sleeping bag.
First aid and hygiene – plasters, blister plasters and tape, headache medicine, medicine for diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, nasal spray, eye drops, insect repellent, electrolyte preparations, personal medication, sun cream.

Additional information:

Difficulty level: moderately difficult; suitable for experienced hikers who can walk at altitudes of up to 3000 metres.
Hiking days: 4 hiking days, 1 rest day, 2 transfer days to and from Svaneti.
Daily stages: from 12 to 17 km.
Accommodation: simple and very nice family hotels and tents.
Luggage: our main luggage is transported by support vehicle. We only carry our day luggage.

FAQ-s about trekking from Svaneti to Mingrelia

Question 1How difficult is the trek from Svaneti to Mingrelia?

The trek is challenging and is intended for experienced hikers. It requires a good level of physical fitness, as the route is unmarked and partially overgrown. The trek includes daily ascents and descents of up to 3,000 metres and requires camping in the wilderness.

Question 2.What equipment is needed for the hike?

For the trek, you will need a complete set of trekking equipment, including a tent, sleeping bag, camping mat, weatherproof clothing, hiking boots, food and enough water. A GPS device or maps are also recommended. Since there are no official huts, you will have to carry everything you need yourself or hire a pack horse.

Question 3.Is a guide required for the hike?

A guide is highly recommended as the route is not marked and is partly overgrown. A local guide knows the best paths and will ensure your safety. Without a guide, there is a risk of getting lost or underestimating difficult terrain.

Question 4.When is the best time to go on the hike?

The best time to go on a hike is from the end of June to mid-October. During this period, the weather conditions are most favourable and the paths are free of snow. Outside of this period, the weather conditions may be extreme and the paths impassable.

Question 5.How do you organise transport to and from Lentekhi?

Transport to Lentekhi can be organised from either Tbilisi or Kutaisi. The journey from Tbilisi takes about six hours, while the journey from Kutaisi takes just two hours. We recommend booking a flight to Kutaisi and arranging transfer to Lentekhi from there. After the trek, transport back can also be arranged from Lentekhi to Kutaisi or Tbilisi.