Solo Hiking in Georgia’s Most Remote Caucasus Mountains for 12 days - Tusheti 90km Trek (Part II) скачать в хорошем качестве

Solo Hiking in Georgia’s Most Remote Caucasus Mountains for 12 days - Tusheti 90km Trek (Part II)

Hiking in Tusheti had been my goal ever since I heard someone tell me ‘You haven’t truly been to Georgia until you’ve been to Tusheti.’ On my 4th visit to Georgia, in July ’24, I finally set everything up the way I wanted and fulfilled my wish. This video is the second part of my adventure through the remote Tusheti region, in the North-East of the country’s Caucasus Mountains. After reaching Dartlo and the Pirikiti Valley, I set out on a hike through its most beautiful traditional villages, such as Girevi and Parsma. Hiking wasn’t the hard part this time, as most of the journey was at the bottom of the valley, always next to the Alazani River. Just as last time, I took my time, as I prioritized staying out in this incredible nature and taking in the views, and spending more than one night in some villages. The scenery in Tusheti is unmatched - the steep mountains surrounding the valley deliver on constantly breathtaking views. On most occasions, when looking around, it’s easy to spot herds of sheep with their pastor a thousand meters up, on sides that look too steep to be walkable. After all, herding animals is still the main job and resource in this part of Georgia. As they’ve been doing for centuries, Tusheti’s inhabitants take care of their livestock during the summer months, bringing them to graze to the high altitudes of these valleys. In the rest of the year, they move to the lower areas of the Kakheti region, where the animals (and themselves) are better equipped for life. It was an incredible adventure to go through Tusheti by hiking as much as I did. I didn’t know if I had it in me. Turns out, purpose defies any limit. Gear & Setup: I used my LUMIX G9 with an Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 and a DJI Mavic Air 2 for aerial shots. The Hike: I combined two different hiking routes to create a loop that allowed me to discover Tusheti at my own pace. The first part, shown in my previous video, covers the trail from Omalo—the main hub of the region and Chaghma Valley’s largest village—to Dartlo via Diklo. The second part takes you through the Pirikiti Valley, from Dartlo to Girevi, and then back to Omalo. The entire loop is about 90-100km and features mostly good terrain. The only challenging section is from Diklo to Chigho, as it’s a rarely traveled path and more demanding than other parts of the trail. When I say challenging, I mean it for an average solo hiker, which I am. Tusheti is the most remote mountainous region of Georgia. Exploring its valleys is an absolute joy, with wilderness at every corner, but its comfort is far from that of hikes in the Alps or other well known mountains ranges. If you’re okay with that, this could be the experience of a lifetime. If you’re planning a hike in Tusheti, I highly recommend following this itinerary. You can complete it in about 6-7 days, depending on your pace and goals. Hiking in Georgia is safe and wonderful, don’t miss out on these incredible areas. Thank you for watching! Dartlo and Kvavlo - 00:00 Dartlo to Chesho - 5:55 Chesho to Girevi - 11:20 Girevi to Hegho & Chontio - 17:47 Return to Omalo (Parsma Visit) - 23:59 #solohiking #hiking #solocamping #georgia #sakartvelo #tusheti #caucasus #cinematic #lumix