Explore Georgia book update
Last updated on 08/02/25
Track condition: The level 4 section above the canyon (point 3) is regularly subject to landslides. Watch out for the (sometimes imposing) boulders on the track! The border permit allowing access to the level 5 section beyond the Zakagori fortress must be requested from the Tbilisi border police.
Route condition: Nothing to report
Route condition: Nothing to report
Route condition: Caution, with rain and fog, the track becomes level 4 (fords, risk of landslides, mud, etc.).
Route condition: Nothing to report
Route condition: Nothing to report
Route condition: Please note that camping is now forbidden along the border on this track (you risk being dislodged by border guards). You are allowed to camp close to the rangers (GPS: 41.125563, 46.538566).
Route condition: Please note that camping is no longer permitted along the border on this track (you risk being dislodged by border guards). You are authorized to camp near the rangers (GPS: 41.220521,45.972266 or GPS: 41.283522,45.897761).
Route condition: You can now obtain a border permit for route 9 directly from the Dedoplistskaro border police. Please note that it is now forbidden to camp along the border on this track (you risk being dislodged by the border guards). You can camp at the Dalis Mta reservoir or after point 6 (Sabereebi). Note that in rainy weather, the river at point 4 may be impassable, and the nearby bridge is very narrow. It is possible to bypass this section by a bridge in good condition further north (GPS: 41.5057725 45.64441).
Route condition: The track leading to the Mzovreti monastery has been asphalted (see point 3).
Route condition: Nothing to report
Route condition: Nothing to report
Track conditions: Beware of bears, which are numerous in this area.
Route condition: Nothing to report
Route condition: Nothing to report
Route condition: Nothing to report
Route condition: Nothing to report
Route condition: Due to major renovation work, the section of road between Ozurgeti and Gomismta is closed during the week. It is open from Saturday 3pm to Monday 9am.
Route condition: Nothing to report
Route condition: Most of this track has recently been concreted. It is now level 1, except for the section leading to the glacier (level 3).
Route condition: Most of this track has recently been concreted. It goes to level 1.
Route condition: Nothing to report
Route condition: Following major flooding in 2023, much of the town of Shovi was destroyed.
Route condition: Nothing to report
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Latpari Pass update 01.10.2024: No fallen poles or other obstacles, the road is passable.
Dzama Route update 11.10.2024: No trees on the trail, last one I winched out as my 3m high camper did not pass under it.
Hello Nikolai, than you for the update! Glad to hear these routes are open again! Hope you enjoyed your time in Georgia 🙂
Hi Olivia and Victor,
Is the guidebook also available as e-book?
Best,
Thomas
Hi Thomas, the ebook will be available next week! 🙂
Hello Thomas, the ebook is now available: https://ountravela.com/en/shop/overland-adventure-off-road-book/ebook-explore-georgia/