Atsunta Pass Trek — Caucasus Mountains, Georgia
A wild trekking adventure between Tusheti and Khevsureti, crossing remote valleys, historic villages and the magnificent Atsunta Pass at 3,400 m.
Discover the wild beauty of Georgia’s Caucasus on a 10-day adventure that blends Tusheti’s remote trails with the lively spirit of Tbilisi. We begin with an easy arrival day in the capital to settle in, taste local cuisine, and get a feel for the city. Then a dramatic 4×4 drive over Abano Pass (2,900 m) brings us into Tusheti—one of the Caucasus’ most unspoiled highland regions—where a 5-day trek (~70 km total; daily gains ~500–800 m) carries us through alpine meadows, stone-tower villages, and up to the iconic Atsunta Pass (~3,400 m) before we descend toward Shatili. We finish with a celebratory return to Tbilisi and a full free day for sightseeing, great dinners, and rooftop-bar nightlife.
Why Tusheti?
Tusheti is incredibly beautiful, little-known, and untouched by mass tourism. Stretching along the northern slopes of the Caucasus
and bordering Dagestan and Chechnya, it’s a place where timeless culture
and fairy-tale mountain villages
captivate every visitor. The region’s raw mountain scenery, wild nature, and distinctive defensive architecture
leave no one disappointed. Mta-Tusheti (Mountainous Tusheti)
has been on UNESCO’s Tentative List since 2007. Because of its remoteness, Tusheti is accessible only about four months a year (May–late September)—the ideal time to plan your trek once the snow has melted. Tusheti’s history is written in its defensive houses, hilltop fortresses, and watchtowers.
Hospitality & culture
Georgia is renowned for warm, genuine hospitality. Along the way you’ll meet locals (many with a soft spot for Lithuania), savor home-cooked Georgian dishes, and stay in simple guesthouses and tented camps
under starry skies. Beyond the mountains, you’ll experience both the vibrant capital Tbilisi—from dinners in local restaurants and historic landmarks to partying on a rooftop bar—and the tiny highland shepherds’ hamlets
where traditions are alive and time slows down.
Who is it for?
This Atsunta Pass trek
is a rewarding challenge for fit hikers: 5 trekking days, ~70 km on foot, and meaningful elevation gains. Beginners are encouraged to start with our Svaneti route, “Mestia – Ushguli,”
before taking on Atsunta.
Trip length: 10 days / 9 nights · Highest point: ~3,400 m (Atsunta Pass) · Accommodation: guesthouses + tents + hotels in Tbilisi · Access window: May–late September · Transport: 4×4 over Abano Pass.