{"id":30924,"date":"2023-05-27T19:58:45","date_gmt":"2023-05-27T17:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/?page_id=30924"},"modified":"2026-07-08T20:17:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T18:17:49","slug":"military-highway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/overlanding-off-road-trip\/georgia-caucasus\/military-highway\/","title":{"rendered":"Military road Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section pac-dtocm-exclude preset--module--divi-section--505402cb-d90a-4b4f-8611-06a9369b7b6b\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--2d95c5c8-d1df-447f-a86b-34caf3964538\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--45d90a7d-78b9-4f54-bfb2-fc9c5a09678e\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>The Georgian Military Route: 10 must-see stops from Tbilisi to Kazbegi<\/h1>\n<h2>Highlights along Georgia's military route in 2024<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The <strong>Georgian Military Road<\/strong> is a<strong> historic route linking Georgia to Russia<\/strong>, through the breathtaking <strong>mountain<\/strong> scenery of <strong>the Greater Caucasus<\/strong>. This asphalt road was built in the 19th century and has since become a popular itinerary for travellers wishing to admire the magnificent panoramas and explore the many historic sites along the way. For those looking for an <strong>easy way to discover the Georgian mountains<\/strong>, the Military Route is the ideal option. This travel guide will show you the <strong>10 must-see stops along the military route<\/strong>, including the famous<strong> Mount Kazbegi (5047m<\/strong> ) and the<strong>Trinity Church of Gergeti<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you're planning a trip to Georgia by van, 4\u00d74, motorcycle or bicycle, our <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/guide-aventure-road-book\/explore-georgia-travel-guide\/\" title=\"book Explore Georgia\">EXPLORE GEORGIA<\/a> travel guide<span> <\/span>will be very useful.<\/li>\n<li>If you'd like to<span> <\/span><strong>rent a car in Georgia<\/strong><span> <\/span>(a 4\u00d74, a motorcycle or a bike) or find<span> <\/span><strong>a local guide<\/strong>, you'll find our recommendations<span> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-georgia\/\" title=\"activities and rentals georgia\">in this article<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/overland-adventure-off-road-book\/explore-georgia-travel-guide\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/travel-guidebook-explore-georgia-eng-700x500px-1.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/travel-guidebook-explore-georgia-eng-700x500px-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/travel-guidebook-explore-georgia-eng-700x500px-1-480x343.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 700px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-233135\" title=\"travel-guidebook-explore-georgia-EN-1000x700px\" alt=\"travel guide georgia caucasus roadbook\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"pac-divi-table-of-contents-maker_0 pac-divi-table-of-contents-maker preset--module--pac-divi-table-of-contents-maker--default\"><div class=\"pac_dtoc_main_container\" data-allow_collapse_minimize=\"on\" data-allow_collapse_minimize_tablet=\"on\" data-allow_collapse_minimize_phone=\"on\" data-ss=\"2000ms\" data-sah=\"100px\" data-collapse_when_sticky=\"off\" data-collapse_on_mobile=\"off\" data-collapse_when_sticky_tablet=\"off\" data-collapse_when_sticky_phone=\"off\" data-skh=\"off\" data-mtocai=\"off\" data-mtocai_tablet=\"off\" data-mtocai_phone=\"off\" data-alh=\"off\" data-ds=\"open\" data-dst=\"open\" data-dsp=\"open\"><div class=\"pac_dtoc_title_area click_on click_tablet_on click_phone_on\"><div role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" id=\"pac_dtocm_title\" class=\"pac_dtoc_title\">Contents<\/div><button class=\"pac_dtoc_icon_responsive\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pac_dtoc_body\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><div class=\"pac_dtoc_opened_icon et-pb-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/div><div class=\"pac_dtoc_closed_icon et-pb-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/div><\/button><\/div><div role=\"navigation\" aria-labelledby=\"pac_dtocm_title\" class=\"pac_dtoc_body_area inside\"><div class=\"divi_table_of_contents\" role=\"tree\"><ul class=\"pac_dtoc_heading_level_2\" role=\"group\"><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#WhyshouldyouvisittheGeorgianMilitaryRoute\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#WhyshouldyouvisittheGeorgianMilitaryRoute\" id=\"WhyshouldyouvisittheGeorgianMilitaryRoute_toc_headding\">Why should you visit the Georgian Military Route?<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#Whatyouneedtoknowbeforeyourmilitaryroadtrip\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#Whatyouneedtoknowbeforeyourmilitaryroadtrip\" id=\"Whatyouneedtoknowbeforeyourmilitaryroadtrip_toc_headding\">What you need to know before your military road trip<\/a><\/div><ul class=\"pac_dtoc_heading_level_3\" role=\"group\"><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#AbriefhistoryoftheGeorgianmilitaryroad\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#AbriefhistoryoftheGeorgianmilitaryroad\" id=\"AbriefhistoryoftheGeorgianmilitaryroad_toc_headding\">A brief history of the Georgian military road<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#WhenisthebesttimetovisittheMilitaryRoute\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#WhenisthebesttimetovisittheMilitaryRoute\" id=\"WhenisthebesttimetovisittheMilitaryRoute_toc_headding\">When is the best time to visit the Military Route?<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#HowlongdoesittaketocovertheGeorgianmilitaryroute\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#HowlongdoesittaketocovertheGeorgianmilitaryroute\" id=\"HowlongdoesittaketocovertheGeorgianmilitaryroute_toc_headding\">How long does it take to cover the Georgian military route?<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#GeorgiaRussiabordercrossing\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#GeorgiaRussiabordercrossing\" id=\"GeorgiaRussiabordercrossing_toc_headding\">Georgia-Russia border crossing<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#WhatsthebestwaytovisittheGeorgianMilitaryRoute\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#WhatsthebestwaytovisittheGeorgianMilitaryRoute\" id=\"WhatsthebestwaytovisittheGeorgianMilitaryRoute_toc_headding\">What's the best way to visit the Georgian Military Route?<\/a><\/div><ul class=\"pac_dtoc_heading_level_3\" role=\"group\"><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#DrivingonGeorgiasmilitaryroadWhatistheconditionoftheroad\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#DrivingonGeorgiasmilitaryroadWhatistheconditionoftheroad\" id=\"DrivingonGeorgiasmilitaryroadWhatistheconditionoftheroad_toc_headding\">Driving on Georgia's military road: What is the condition of the road?<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#PublictransportsharedcabsormarshrutkasfromTbilisitoKazbegi\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#PublictransportsharedcabsormarshrutkasfromTbilisitoKazbegi\" id=\"PublictransportsharedcabsormarshrutkasfromTbilisitoKazbegi_toc_headding\">Public transport: shared cabs or marshrutkas from Tbilisi to Kazbegi?<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#OurExploreGeorgiaguide\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#OurExploreGeorgiaguide\" id=\"OurExploreGeorgiaguide_toc_headding\">Our Explore Georgia guide<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_2\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#10mustseesalongthemilitaryroadfromTbilisitoKazbegi\" data-hl=\"2\"><\/span><a href=\"#10mustseesalongthemilitaryroadfromTbilisitoKazbegi\" id=\"10mustseesalongthemilitaryroadfromTbilisitoKazbegi_toc_headding\">10 must-sees along the military road from Tbilisi to Kazbegi<\/a><\/div><ul class=\"pac_dtoc_heading_level_3\" role=\"group\"><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#1Mtskheta\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#1Mtskheta\" id=\"1Mtskheta_toc_headding\">1. Mtskheta<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#2AnanurifortressandZhinvalireservoir\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#2AnanurifortressandZhinvalireservoir\" id=\"2AnanurifortressandZhinvalireservoir_toc_headding\">2. Ananuri fortress and Zhinvali reservoir<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#3Pasanauri\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#3Pasanauri\" id=\"3Pasanauri_toc_headding\">3. Pasanauri<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#4SnovillageandJutavalley\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#4SnovillageandJutavalley\" id=\"4SnovillageandJutavalley_toc_headding\">4. Sno village and Juta valley<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#5GoudauriandthemonumenttoRussianGeorgianfriendship\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#5GoudauriandthemonumenttoRussianGeorgianfriendship\" id=\"5GoudauriandthemonumenttoRussianGeorgianfriendship_toc_headding\">5. Goudauri and the monument to Russian-Georgian friendship<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#6JvariPassorCrossPass\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#6JvariPassorCrossPass\" id=\"6JvariPassorCrossPass_toc_headding\">6. Jvari Pass or Cross Pass<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#7TrusoValley\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#7TrusoValley\" id=\"7TrusoValley_toc_headding\">7. Truso Valley<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#8TrinityChurchofGergeti\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#8TrinityChurchofGergeti\" id=\"8TrinityChurchofGergeti_toc_headding\">8. Trinity Church of Gergeti<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#9HikingontheKazbegiglacier\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#9HikingontheKazbegiglacier\" id=\"9HikingontheKazbegiglacier_toc_headding\">9. Hiking on the Kazbegi glacier<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pac_dtoc_li_heading_level_3\" role=\"treeitem\"><div role=\"presentation\"><span data-href=\"#10ExcursiontotheGveletiwaterfalls\" data-hl=\"3\"><\/span><a href=\"#10ExcursiontotheGveletiwaterfalls\" id=\"10ExcursiontotheGveletiwaterfalls_toc_headding\">10. Excursion to the Gveleti waterfalls<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/map-georgia-caucasus-1.png\" width=\"660\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/map-georgia-caucasus-1.png 660w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/map-georgia-caucasus-1-480x335.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 660px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-233042\" title=\"map-georgia-caucasus\" alt=\"travel guide to Georgia, the pearl of the Caucasus.\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Why should you visit the Georgian Military Route?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Georgia's military road<\/strong> is an ideal destination for those on a tight schedule or looking for a quick escape from the capital to the mountains. <strong>The road is paved and open all year round<\/strong>. It's only a short day's drive from Tbilisi. The scenery along the way is simply stunning, with the jagged peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, lush valleys and picturesque churches dotting the landscape. You'll come across historic sites such as the<strong> Ananouri fortress<\/strong> and the<strong>Trinity Church of Gergeti<\/strong>, which offer a glimpse into the region's fascinating past. The only border crossing between Georgia and Russia is at <strong>Zemo Larsi\/Verkhny Lars<\/strong> on the Georgian military road between Kazbegi (Georgia) and Vladikavkaz (North Ossetia).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row et_animated preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/eglise-trinite-gergeti-georgie-copie.jpg\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"Trinity Church in Gergeti: a must on your tour of the Georgian Military Route\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/eglise-trinite-gergeti-georgie-copie.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/eglise-trinite-gergeti-georgie-copie.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/eglise-trinite-gergeti-georgie-copie-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/eglise-trinite-gergeti-georgie-copie-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-31352\" title=\"eglise-trinite-gergeti-georgie - Copy\" alt=\"Trinity Church in Gergeti: a must on your tour of the Georgian Military Route\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\" id=\"thingstoknow\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>What you need to know before your military road trip<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>A brief history of the Georgian military road<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Imperial Military Road <\/strong>is a <strong>historic route linking Georgia to Russia<\/strong> through the high mountains of the Greater Caucasus. The road was built after the annexation of Georgia by Russia at the end of the 19th century, to facilitate the entry of imperial troops into the territory. Following the Aragvi and Tergi valleys, then the Darial Gorge, the route follows the ancient passageway used by Persian, Roman and Mongol invaders and <strong>Silk Road<\/strong> merchants. Numerous historical relics line the route, from the medieval fortress of Ananouri to the monument to Russian-Georgian friendship, which offers incredible views over the Aragvi valley. Although closed for two years after the 2008 war, this road is still a <strong>major link between Georgia and Russia<\/strong>, and has become<strong>one of the country's most popular tourist routes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>When is the best time to visit the Military Route?<\/h3>\n<p>Although the road is<strong> open all year round<\/strong>, the risk of avalanches in winter and rockfalls in spring is higher, particularly on the stretch of road between Gudauri and Kazbegi. Normally, the road is closed for just a few hours after it has been cleared, but it can sometimes last for several days. There's a big ski resort in Gudauri, so they try to keep the road clear throughout the winter season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>July and August are \"high season\"<\/strong> on the military road, when many residents of the capital Tbilisi choose to travel. The attractions along the route are therefore more crowded. That's why we think <strong>the best time to visit the Military Route is between June and September<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does it take to cover the Georgian military route?<\/h3>\n<p>The Georgian military road is around<strong> 220 kilometers<\/strong> long and can be covered <strong>in a day<\/strong>. However, we recommend that you <strong>allow at least two days<\/strong> to take in all the sights and attractions along the way.<\/p>\n<h3>Georgia-Russia border crossing<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Zemo Larsi \/ Verkhnij Lars<\/strong> is the only border crossing between Georgia (Kazbegi) and Russia, more precisely the Russian Republic of North Ossetia-Alania (Vladikavkaz). It is still open to international travelers despite the situation in Ukraine. Note that you can't cross the border on foot; you have to hitchhike if you're not in a car or bus. You can, however, cross it by bike. You'll find all the latest updates on <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/overlanding-off-road-trip\/kyrgyzstan-travel-map\/border-permit\/\" title=\"georgia borders\">border crossings here<\/a> or in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/overland.georgia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Overland Georgia<\/a> Facebook group.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\" id=\"itinerary\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>What's the best way to visit the Georgian Military Route?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Driving on Georgia's military road: What is the condition of the road?<\/h3>\n<p>The best way to discover the Georgian Military Route is to set off in your own vehicle, which means you can stop wherever you like, as there's no shortage of viewpoints along the way! The road surface is <strong>fully asphalted<\/strong>, but can be quite uneven and potholed in places, especially on mountainsides. However, major efforts have been made to improve the pavement in recent years and it is <strong>generally well maintained<\/strong>. Outside winter, the road is not a problem. As this is the only access route to Russia, many goods trucks travel along the road. Don't be surprised by the<strong> hundreds of goods trucks queuing on the side of the road<\/strong>, waiting patiently to cross the border.<\/p>\n<h3>Public transport: shared cabs or marshrutkas from Tbilisi to Kazbegi?<\/h3>\n<p>There are two other ways of getting from Tbilisi to Kazbegi: <strong>collective cabs <\/strong>and <strong>marshrutkas<\/strong>. The shared cab, which can be found at the <strong>Didube station<\/strong>, offers a fast, economical ride, with the option of making stops along the way. It is possible to negotiate the fare, which is usually around 25 GEL for a seat. The marshroutka vans leave every hour from the Didube bus station and offer a fixed price of 15 GEL. However, they don't make photo stops along the way!<\/p>\n<h3>Our Explore Georgia guide<\/h3>\n<p>All the information in this article is based on our experience, our research and, above all, our <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/guide-aventure-road-book\/explore-georgia-travel-guide\/\" title=\"book Explore Georgia\">Explore Georgia travel guide<\/a>. For more details on this route and <strong>Georgia's most beautiful itineraries<\/strong>, our Explore Georgia guide may be useful. We've compiled the country's most beautiful trails on high-resolution satellite maps, complete with camping spots and viewpoints. You'll also find<strong> historical information on Georgian culture, as well as explanations of the landscape, flora and fauna<\/strong>. For those who prefer, we provide <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/download-itinerary-gpx-points\/georgia-gps-tracks-caucasus\/\" title=\"gps tracks georgia\">GPS tracks<\/a> and a fold-out <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/plan-and-tourist-map\/georgia-travel-maps-caucasus\/\" title=\"georgia tourist map\">tourist map<\/a> of the country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row et_animated preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/overland-adventure-off-road-book\/explore-georgia-travel-guide\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/explore-georgia-book-map-gps-1-1.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/explore-georgia-book-map-gps-1-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/explore-georgia-book-map-gps-1-1-980x533.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/explore-georgia-book-map-gps-1-1-480x261.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-233213\" title=\"Explore-georgia-book-map-GPS\" alt=\"The complete guide to Georgia off the beaten track: travel guide, tourist map and GPS tracks.\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/overland-adventure-off-road-book\/explore-georgia-travel-guide\/\">Find out more about the book<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>10 must-sees along the military road from Tbilisi to Kazbegi<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>1. Mtskheta<\/h3>\n<p>A UNESCO World Heritage site, the <strong>town of Mtskheta <\/strong>stands majestically <strong>at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers<\/strong>. From the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD, it was the capital of the Kartlie kingdom. It was also in Mtskheta that Christianity finally took root in Georgia, following the evangelizing work of Saint Nino. The city boasts a number of remarkable religious monuments, including the <strong>Svetitskhoveli cathedral <\/strong>and the <strong>Jvari monastery <\/strong>overlooking the city. Although Mtskheta has lost its political role, it remains an important religious and spiritual center of the country.  <\/p>\n<h3>2. Ananuri fortress and Zhinvali reservoir  <\/h3>\n<p>At the edge of the military road, the<strong> medieval fortress of Ananouri<\/strong> does not go unnoticed. Its fortifications, dating from the 17th century, overlook the turquoise waters of the Jinvali reservoir. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it includes an Orthodox monastery and several churches, including the large Church of the Assumption, remarkable for the sculptures on its fa\u00e7ade and the perfectly preserved interior frescoes.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Pasanauri<\/h3>\n<p>Pasanauri is often referred to as the<strong> \"cradle of khinkali\"<\/strong>. Indeed, the large Georgian ravioli served here are said to be among the best in the whole country. On our recent trip and on the recommendation of some friends, we opted for the <strong>Korbuda restaurant<\/strong>. The khinkalis were delicious!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_pb_row_3-4_1-4 et_block_row et_block_row_3-4_1-4 preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>If you'd like to rent a 4x4 equipped with camping gear to explore the military route, we've listed the best rental agencies in Georgia in this article. See our selection of the most reliable agencies in Tbilisi and Koutaissi.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-georgia\/best-4x4-rental-shop-tbilisi\/\">See the best 4x4 rental agencies<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-doigt-02.png\" width=\"903\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-doigt-02.png 903w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-doigt-02-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 903px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-21430\" title=\"crocoloup-doigt-02\" alt=\"logo ountravela\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/mtskheta-georgie-(c)pongpol-wathakul.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/mtskheta-georgie-(c)pongpol-wathakul.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/mtskheta-georgie-(c)pongpol-wathakul-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/mtskheta-georgie-(c)pongpol-wathakul-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" class=\"wp-image-31361\" title=\"Mtskheta-georgie \u00a9Pongpol Wathakul\" alt=\"discover the town of Mtskheta in georgia\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_6 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/forteress-ananouri-route-militaire.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/forteress-ananouri-route-militaire.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/forteress-ananouri-route-militaire-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/forteress-ananouri-route-militaire-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" class=\"wp-image-31363\" title=\"fortress-ananouri-military-route\" alt=\"visit the Ananuri religious complex, fortress, monastery and Jinvali reservoir\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_7 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/khinkali-pasanauri-georgie.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/khinkali-pasanauri-georgie.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/khinkali-pasanauri-georgie-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/khinkali-pasanauri-georgie-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" class=\"wp-image-31364\" title=\"khinkali-pasanauri-georgia\" alt=\"taste the best khinkhalis at pasanauri on the military highway\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>4. Sno village and Juta valley<\/h3>\n<p>Located at the bottom of the Sno valley, at 2200m altitude, the small khevsour village of<strong> Juta<\/strong> attracts many visitors, as it is the starting point for a splendid<strong> 3-day trek through the Chaukhi massif<\/strong>. If you don't want to do the 3-day trek, you can take a <strong>3-4 h h hike (round trip) to beautiful viewpoints on the massif<\/strong>. The path runs through flower-filled meadows surrounded by mountains, but can be very busy in summer. The trail to the village of Juta is not difficult. There are numerous inns, restaurants and a campsite in the village.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a little time, it might be worth making a brief stopover in the<strong> village of Sno<\/strong>. This picturesque mountain village is famous for its natural mineral springs. The village also boasts an unusual attraction known as<strong>\"Giant head sculptures<\/strong>\", as shown on Google Maps. Just before reaching the village, you'll come across a handful of huge stone heads scattered across a field. Each depicts the image of a Georgian national poet, and was created by a local artist named Merab Piranishvili.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Goudauri and the monument to Russian-Georgian friendship<\/h3>\n<p>Located just 120 km from the capital, along the military road, the <strong>Goudaouri ski resort<\/strong> is very popular. The ski area, which extends over 57 km of pistes between 2000 and 3300 m, offers ideal conditions for both downhill skiing and free riding. The town has many tourist facilities (hotels, restaurants, etc.) and is a good refreshment point on the Stepantsminda route. In summer, you can enjoy <strong>paragliding, hiking and climbing<\/strong> in the surrounding area. A magnificent panorama of the valley can be enjoyed from the <strong>monument to Russian-Georgian friendship<\/strong>. The monument was built in 1983 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Treaty of Georgievsk and celebrate diplomatic relations between Russia and Georgia. It was designed by Georgian architect George Chakhava.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Jvari Pass or Cross Pass<\/h3>\n<p>The road culminates at the <strong>Jvari pass (2395m)<\/strong>, which offers breathtaking scenery. Whether covered in snow or adorned with lush vegetation, the Great Caucasus unfolds its full grandeur. On the way, you'll pass a small cemetery where World War II German POWs are buried, having helped build the bridges and tunnels of the military road. The Jvari pass offers impressive views, inviting you to roll down the window and savor the fresh air for the remaining 25 kilometers to Kazbegi. In addition, the road is dotted with mineral springs where you can stop to fill your water bottles, some offering sparkling mineral water known for its therapeutic properties. Some springs, with their vibrant colors resulting from mineral deposits, offer an astonishing spectacle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_pb_row_3-4_1-4 et_block_row et_block_row_3-4_1-4 preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Is the Jvari pass open? Is the military road passable? Can I cross the Russian border? We answer all these questions live in our Overland Georgia Facebook group. To chat with other travellers and share your best photos of the Military Route, join our discussion group!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_2 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/overland.georgia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join the group<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_8 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-doigt-02.png\" width=\"903\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-doigt-02.png 903w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-doigt-02-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 903px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-21430\" title=\"crocoloup-doigt-02\" alt=\"logo ountravela\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_9 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/vallee-juta-georgie.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/vallee-juta-georgie.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/vallee-juta-georgie-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/vallee-juta-georgie-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" class=\"wp-image-31351\" title=\"vallee-juta-georgia\" alt=\"discover the Juta valley and its magnificent trek to the Chaukhi pass\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_10 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/goudaouri-route-militaire-georgienne-copie.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/goudaouri-route-militaire-georgienne-copie.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/goudaouri-route-militaire-georgienne-copie-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/goudaouri-route-militaire-georgienne-copie-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" class=\"wp-image-31355\" title=\"goudaouri-route-militaire-georgienne - Copy\" alt=\"view from Goudaouri, on the Georgian military road\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_11 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/georgie-russie-monument-amitie-goudaouri-copie.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/georgie-russie-monument-amitie-goudaouri-copie.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/georgie-russie-monument-amitie-goudaouri-copie-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/georgie-russie-monument-amitie-goudaouri-copie-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" class=\"wp-image-31353\" title=\"georgie-russie-monument-amitie-goudaouri - Copy\" alt=\"visit the monument to Russian-Georgian friendship at goudaouri and its magnificent viewpoint, a must-see on the military route in georgia\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_14 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_22 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>7. Truso Valley<\/h3>\n<p>A dirt track runs alongside the Terek river, opening out onto the vast meadows of the <strong>Trusso valley<\/strong>, colored white and red by the many ferruginous springs bubbling up from the mountains. You'll be amazed by the imposing fortress-villages that line this wild, virtually unpopulated valley. You can drive (4x4 required) or hike to the<strong> Zakagori fortress<\/strong>. In our opinion, it's a must on the military route. You can discover this magnificent valley on<strong> Track 1<\/strong> of our <a href=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/shop\/guide-aventure-road-book\/explore-georgia-travel-guide\/\" title=\"Explore Georgia guide\">Explore Georgia guide<\/a>. We provide full details of the route, campsites and viewpoints on <strong>high-resolution satellite maps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_15 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_23 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_12 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/vallee-trusso-piste.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/vallee-trusso-piste.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/vallee-trusso-piste-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/vallee-trusso-piste-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" class=\"wp-image-31369\" title=\"vallee-trusso-piste\" alt=\"4x4 tours of the Trusso Valley in Georgia\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_24 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_13 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/bivouac-vallee-truso-georgie.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/bivouac-vallee-truso-georgie.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/bivouac-vallee-truso-georgie-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/bivouac-vallee-truso-georgie-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" class=\"wp-image-30119\" title=\"bivouac-valley-truso-georgia\" alt=\"Georgia&#039;s most beautiful bivouac: the Truso Valley. A must on your Georgia road trip (next to the military road)\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_25 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_14 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/vallee-trusso-zakagori-forteresse.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/vallee-trusso-zakagori-forteresse.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/vallee-trusso-zakagori-forteresse-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/vallee-trusso-zakagori-forteresse-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" class=\"wp-image-31368\" title=\"vallee-trusso-zakagori-fortress\" alt=\"hike to the Zakagori fortress in Georgia&#039;s Trusso valley\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_16 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_26 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>8. Trinity Church of Gergeti<\/h3>\n<p>The sumptuous <strong>Church of the Holy Trinity in Guergu\u00e9ti<\/strong> is probably one of the most photographed in Georgia. And with good reason: the church, <strong>perched at an altitude of 2170m<\/strong>, overlooks the Tergi valley, in an exceptional panorama around <strong>Mount Kazbek (5047m<\/strong>). It is accessible via a newly paved road or hiking trail. Once in Stepantsminda, cabs are waiting to take you to <strong>Guergu\u00e9ti<\/strong> Trinity Church. If you're in a hurry, you can pay 15 GEL per person for a seat in a shared cab to the church and back, with a brief wait at the church itself. We do, however, recommend walking up to the church!<\/p>\n<h3>9. Hiking on the Kazbegi glacier<\/h3>\n<p>If you have the whole day at your disposal, it's possible to <strong>hike beyond the Trinity Church of Gergeti to the Kazbegi glacier<\/strong>. You can continue further west, towards Mount Kazbek. After an hour's tedious ascent, you'll reach a stone cairn - this spot is known as the Arsha Pass and offers the first views of the Gergeti glacier. This is also where many people turn around. Only the most persevering will keep on walking, crossing a few streams, and reach the foot of the glacier. If you start early, you can even reach the former Betlemi hut weather station at 3600m altitude (and return the same day) - but this is a challenge only for very fit hikers. On average, it takes<strong> around 5 hours to climb to the glacier and 3 hours to return<\/strong>. Of course, it all depends on your walking speed and the number of breaks you take.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Excursion to the Gveleti waterfalls<\/h3>\n<p>About<strong> 7 km north of the village of Stepanstsminda<\/strong> are <strong>two beautiful waterfalls called Gveleti<\/strong>. To reach them, you don't need to walk far; it's a fairly easy stroll. The round trip from the main road to the two waterfalls takes <strong>around 1 hour<\/strong>. It is possible to go deeper into the valley by 4\u00d74. Both waterfalls can be reached in 30 minutes on foot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_17 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_27 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_15 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/mont-kazbek-route-militaire.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/mont-kazbek-route-militaire.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/mont-kazbek-route-militaire-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/mont-kazbek-route-militaire-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" class=\"wp-image-31365\" title=\"mount-kazbek-military-route\" alt=\"mount kazbek at sunrise, on the military road in georgia\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_28 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_16 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/stepantsminda-eglise-trinite-georgie.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/stepantsminda-eglise-trinite-georgie.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/stepantsminda-eglise-trinite-georgie-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/stepantsminda-eglise-trinite-georgie-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" class=\"wp-image-30116\" title=\"stepantsminda-eglise-trinite-georgie\" alt=\"Church of the Holy Trinity in Stepantsminda, not to be missed on your trip to Georgia\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_29 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_17 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/camping-eglise-trinite-mont-kazbek.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/camping-eglise-trinite-mont-kazbek.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/camping-eglise-trinite-mont-kazbek-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fr\/georgie\/articles\/camping-eglise-trinite-mont-kazbek-72x90.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" class=\"wp-image-31362\" title=\"camping-eglise-trinite-mont-kazbek\" alt=\"campsite at the foot of monta kazbek next to the trinit\u00e9 church\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_18 et_pb_row et_block_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_30 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_18 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-sacados-03.png\" width=\"903\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-sacados-03.png 903w, https:\/\/ountravela.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/crocoloup-sacados-03-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 903px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-21431\" title=\"crocoloup-sacados-03\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our<span> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/overland.georgia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">facebook discussion group<\/a><span> <\/span>dedicated to exploration in Georgia. 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