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Khalde and the Khaldechala valley
A village at about 1,920 m in the Khaldechala river valley. From here the trail climbs to Chkhunderi Pass, facing the Bezengi (Khalde) Wall.
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Why visit
- ✓ The Bezengi (Khalde) Wall above the valley
- ✓ In autumn the valley turns gold, copper and deep red
- ✓ Chkhunderi Pass and a 360° viewpoint over Svaneti's main peaks
How to get there
From Mestia, take the road towards Ushguli and turn to Khalde after Iprali. About 40 km one way; the last stretch is a dirt mountain road, so a 4x4 or our transfer is best. We check the road after rain.
Best time to visit
June to October. Autumn is the most beautiful time, when the slopes change colour.
Khalde is a village at about 1,920 m in the Khaldechala river valley. Above it rises the Bezengi Wall — in Svaneti it's called the Khalde Wall. In autumn the slopes turn gold and copper, with red barberry among the rocks.
From Khalde the trail climbs to Chkhunderi Pass and a 360° viewpoint. We run a guided hike there — see the tours section below.
Things to do
- Guided hike to Chkhunderi Pass (2,750 m) and the 360° viewpoint (2,830 m)
- A walk along the Khaldechala river
Tours here
Khalde → Chkhunderi Pass
From Khalde village to Chkhunderi Pass and a 360° viewpoint over the Bezengi Wall, the Adishi Icefall and Svaneti's main peaks.
Adishi → Adishi Icefall
From the mountain village of Adishi, up the valley to a viewpoint facing the huge Adishi Icefall, and back the same way.
FAQ
What can you see from Chkhunderi Pass?+
The Bezengi (Khalde) Wall, the Adishi Icefall, the Khaldechala valley and Svaneti's main peaks — Tetnuldi, Ushba, Laila, Shkhara and Gistola.
Planning a trip to Khalde and the Khaldechala valley?
Tell us your dates — we'll suggest the realistic way to fit it into your Svaneti plan.