Height: 4008 m (Central)
Difficulty: IIA UIAA, possible for beginners.
Season: mid May – beginning Oct
Duration: 4-5 days depending on the weather and group level
Group: 1-5 people for 1 guide
Laila is the dominant of the Svaneti Range, snow-capped throughout the year. A long ascent, steep only at certain points; tricky ice cracks. Spectacular panorama of the entire Caucasus.
Day 0 – Arrive in Mestia
Day 1 – Drop-off by car in Tskhumari. Hike to 2400 m (appr. 4 hours) to camping site. Camp.
Day 2 – Over Chizhdi pass (3100 m). Camp at 2800 m after Chizhdi.
Day 3 – Summit ascent. Return to camp. Relaxation, camp at 2800 m.
Day 4 – Descent to Tskhumari and return to Mestia by car.
Day 5 – Spare day in case of bad weather.
1 person: 1330 EUR
2 people: 1470 EUR
3 people: 1750 EUR
4 people: 1890 EUR
5 people: 2030 EUR
guide’s services
transfer to the beginning of the trail and back to Mestia after you return