Mogzauri Rent

The lake itself is known for its healing properties of ailments such as rheumatism, and the relief of dermatological and cardiovascular problems. From the lake we cycle towards the village of Mchadijvari on mainly flat asphalt roads with superb views of the surrounding mountains. Following the road through lush forests we continue down the valley out onto the plains. We stop to visit the 16th Century fortress in Mukhrani before ending our cycle tour in the Assyrian village of Dzveli kanda.

At our nearest point we’re be about 2kms away from the Russian border as we cycle through this hidden gem of wilderness. The region is largely unchanged since the middle ages and it’s only possible to get to during the summer months. There is very little infrastructure, with only dirt tracks and shepherd trails between villages.

The way in and out of Tusheti is dirt and rock jeep track cut out of the mountain side, but for us there’s the old trail, big mountain, single track used by the Tushetian shepherds to enter and exit Tusheti for centuries. On the way in we’ll drive to the top of the pass at 2800m, before riding all the way down to our first night’s stay over. It’s a 30km descent of over 2000m of tight technical trails which switch back all the way down to the bottom of the valley then follows the khisoskhevi river into Tusheti which sets the tone for this incredible MTB adventure.

Hike a bike to Ushba Waterfall at the foot of Mt Ushba which stands at 4700m before descending back down pristine single track.
Discover ancient defense towers and villages with churches dating back to the 9th Century.
Ride through alpine pastures, Unesco world heritage sites, villages and valleys in the shadow of 4-5000 meter plus mountains.
Visit Mestia’s ethnographic museum and discover the treasures and artifacts of this ancient people.
Ascend to 2070m to witness the stunning Chalaadi Glacier.
Ride along drovers trails to Shkara glacier, one of the highest in Georgia.
Enjoy the sight of Mt. Shkhara (5068m) and Mt. Tetrnuldi (4617m) towering over the Greater Caucasus mountain range.

Starting from Vake Park, the main park in Tbilisi, we have a myriad of choices to climb up to this popular leisure destination. Through lush cool forests on technical single track, along rock covered tracks with superb views over the city or along tarmac twisting through the trees.

Once at the lake there are more trails leading up to 1600m with spectacular views of the city, which ultimately deliver some fantastic descents.

In the morning after our transfer by vehicle from Tbilisi to Tskhvarichamia we have a very short climb of 100m before cycling mainly on asphalt down on moderate slopes through the beautiful forests of oak, hornbeam and beech of Sabaduri forest. We descend on a winding, twisting road whilst experiencing the fresh air and beautiful scenery, near the police station on the way to Tianeti we turn east in the direction of Sioni passing through small villages along the way on gentle undulating terrain.

Eventually we reach Sasadilo (for those who are tired, the vehicles are always with us so at any time you can take a rest in the bus).We stop here for dinner before our return journey by vehicle to Tbilisi. On the way back to Tbilisi we stop in Ujarma to visit the famous Ujarma fortress built in the 5th Century by Vaktang Gorgasal which is situated situated on the right bank of the river Lori in the Gombori mountain range.

The lowlands also contain some superb biking routes and stunning landscapes. After passing Sagarejo town, we start our bike tour on asphalt road for 35 km and then switch to a village-road of broken asphalt and dirt which we follow through wild open landscapes all the way to Davit Gareji –cave monasteries complex located in the semi-desert, established in the 6th century.

We have a Picnic lunch en route, in the village of Udabno at the artisan Oasis club. After visiting David Gareji Monastery, we hike up (about 40 min. hike, difficulty: medium), to where the ancient monastery caves look over the plains of Azerbaijan. In the late afternoon we take the vehicles back to Tbilisi. We have a traditional Georgian dinner before our return transfer by vehicle back to Tbilisi.

At our nearest point we’re be about 2kms away from the Russian border as we cycle through this hidden gem of wilderness. The region is largely unchanged since the middle ages and it’s only possible to get to during the summer months. There is very little infrastructure, with only dirt tracks and shepherd trails between villages. The way in and out of Tusheti is a dirt and rock jeep track cut out of the mountain side. On the way in we’ll drive to the top of the Abano pass at 2800m, an adventure all of its own, before riding all the way down to our first night stay over in Omalo an ancient fortress village. It’s a 30km/2000m descent of undulating dirt and jeep track that switches back all the way down to the bottom of a valley following the Khiso Alazani river into Tusheti which sets the tone for this incredible MTB adventure.

Prepare to be awe struck by 360 views over the Greater Caucasus Mountains before making an incredible descent into this forgotten wilderness.
Taste true “tush” village life in welcoming family owned guesthouses, with homemade food and wine in the ancient villages of Dartlo, Shenako and Omalo.
Explore ancient castles, churches and villages unchanged for centuries.
Experience epic 40 km plus descents that will stay with you for life.
Follow wild trails from village to village close to the borders of Chechnya and Dagestan.