Driving towards the Upper Svaneti in the Greater Caucasus Mountains. After three hours of drive we turn to the mixed forests and take picnic next to an beautiful waterfall. Delicious cheese, vegetables, bread and fruits are served

At noon we reach the settlement Mestia and take the cable car up to Mt. Hatsvali (2347m). In the restaurant on the top of the Mountain we enjoy coffee with an unforgettable panoramic view on the Mt. Ushba and Mt. Tetnuldi.

We enjoy a coffee break with an unforgettable panoramic view on the Mt. Ushba and Mt. Tetnuldi. Afterwards we hike to the Chaladi Glacier. The trail starts at the iron/wooden footbridge. We cross beautiful mixed forests along the riverbanks, small cracks, a subnivale vegetation with hundreds of unique flowering plant species and colorful butterflies. Hiking trail info Level of difficulty: easy Distance: 8 km Duration: max. 4 hours Elevation gain: 520 m

We end the day in Mestia where a delicious dinner with traditional dishes await us. One of the regional food specialties is “Kubdari”, a Svanetian bread filled with beef or lumb seasoned with cumin, dill, coriander, blue fenugreek, red pepper, onions, garlic, and salt