New Gudauri
Few places in Mtskheta-Mtianeti have a history as closely tied to modern mountain tourism as New Gudauri. This purpose-built resort quarter forms part of Gudauri, high on the south-facing slopes of the Greater Caucasus near the Georgian Military Road and the Jvari, or Cross, Pass. The road has long linked Tbilisi with the North Caucasus and remains one of Georgia’s defining mountain corridors. Gudauri is Georgia’s principal ski resort, with lifts and runs spread across broad, largely treeless terrain. New Gudauri concentrates accommodation, restaurants and other services around the lower lift stations, while the surrounding mountains define the scale of the settlement.
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New Gudauri straddles the south-facing alpine slopes beneath the Greater Caucasus ridge in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, a position that has shaped it into a modern base for Gudauri Ski Resort. At around 2,000 metres above sea level, apartment buildings, restaurants and lift stations stand beside terrain rising towards Sadzele, among the resort’s highest lift-served points. Winter centres on skiing and snowboarding, while summer brings hiking and mountain biking to the slopes. The Georgian Military Road passes through Gudauri on its old north–south route across the mountains. Near Jvari Pass, the 1983 Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument recalls the Soviet-era relationship between the two republics. See how New Gudauri fits within the broader Greater Caucasus by browsing webcams nearby.
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The terrain of Mtskheta-Mtianeti ranges from river valleys in its southern districts to glaciated Greater Caucasus peaks along the northern border, creating marked contrasts in climate and altitude. Mtskheta, at the meeting of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers, was an ancient capital of Georgia and remains known for Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the Jvari Monastery, both part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Farther north, the Georgian Military Road follows the Aragvi valley toward Stepantsminda beneath Mount Kazbek. Ananuri Fortress, above the Zhinvali Reservoir, recalls the region’s strategic role on this mountain route. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around Mtskheta-Mtianeti.
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Among the countries of the Caucasus, Georgia stands out for its ancient wine culture, expressed through qvevri—large clay vessels buried underground for fermentation. The Greater Caucasus forms its northern frontier, while the Black Sea borders the west; between them, valleys and plains support vineyards, farms and cities. Tbilisi, the capital, is known for its old quarter, sulphur baths and varied architecture. At Mtskheta, the former capital, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is one of the country’s major Orthodox monuments. Georgian cuisine, from khachapuri to herb-led dishes, is central to everyday hospitality. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Georgia.
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