Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)

In the high Caucasus north of Tbilisi, Kazbegi is a mountain village with a famous hilltop church framed by Mount Kazbek. Valley hikes, guesthouse feasts and alpine meadows fill the days.

Places we love here

• Culture

  Ananuri fortress

  A fortress complex above a reservoir, on the drive from Tbilisi.

• Nature

  Dariali gorge

  A dramatic gorge north of the village near the border.

• Experiences

  Gergeti glacier trail

  A long day hike beyond the church towards Kazbek's glacier. Go with experience or a guide.

• Viewpoints

  Gergeti Trinity Church

  A 14th-century church on a ridge above the village, reached by a steep trail or road.

• Food

  Guesthouse supra dinner

  Khinkali, khachapuri and mountain cheeses at your guesthouse table.

• Nature

  Juta valley

  A high valley of meadows below jagged Chaukhi peaks.

• Lesser-known · lesser-known

  Truso valley

  A quieter valley of mineral springs and abandoned villages.