Chaukhi Massif: Guided Scramble

About this trip

The Chaukhi massif is the jagged rock wall above the Juta valley, with summits around 3,800 m and the pass at about 3,340 m. This is a short trip for hikers who want to try real rock: a night in Juta, a night in tents near the pass, and a day of guided scrambling and easy roped sections on the pass ridge. The guide chooses the line on the day according to the group, the weather and the rock. No technical grade is promised.

Where we go

1. Day 1
   Tbilisi → Juta → Tina lake

   Drive to Juta and walk up to the Tina lake area for the first look at the massif. Gear check and a short briefing on moving on rock. Night in a Juta guesthouse.

2. Day 2
   Up to the pass ridge

   Climb toward the Chaukhi Pass and camp near its foot. In the afternoon, a first guided scramble with ropes where the guide decides they are needed. Night in tents.

3. Day 3
   Ridge day → Juta → Tbilisi

   An early start for the ridge, back to camp for a late breakfast, then down to Juta and the drive to Tbilisi.

What's included