Journal

Field notes, food and practical guides from our guides and the trail.

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Seasons2 Oct 20262 min read

Svaneti in autumn: the two weeks you shouldn’t miss

From late September into mid-October the valleys turn red and gold. When to go, which walks to choose and what to pack for cold nights.

Trekking18 Sept 20262 min read

Distances, passes, where to sleep and the one river crossing you’ll remember — everything we tell our groups before the classic Svaneti traverse.

Food & wine27 Aug 20262 min read

Candle-shaped sweets, blue fenugreek and four kinds of cheese: a short guide to the market halls where Georgian cooking begins.

Practical15 Jul 20262 min read

One unpaved road, a pass at about 2,850 metres and a short season. How the drive works, how long it takes and where to stay once you arrive.

Nature20 Jun 20262 min read

June and July bring the high meadows of Svaneti and Tusheti to life. What flowers when, and where to see it without leaving the trail.