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Mazeri: hike to Lake Mezir

Mazeri: hike to Lake Mezir

A point-to-point route near Mazeri: from Tvebishi village up to mountain Lake Mezir and down to Doli village.

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Duration
Full day (08:00–20:00)
Start point
Mestia
End point
Mestia
Season
June, July, August, September, October
Difficulty
Moderate
Group type
Private or shared
Price
from 800 GEL per car
Shared
shared from 150 GEL per seat
Pickup
Your hotel in Mestia (shared: hotel or the central street, agreed with the manager)
Back in Mestia
≈ 20:00
Vehicle
Mitsubishi Delica 4x4, up to 7 people
Languages
Russian, English
Distance on foot
≈ 9 km
Elevation gain / loss
≈ 900 m up / ≈ 1,200 m down
Time on the trail
≈ 5 hours
Highest point
≈ 2,263 m
Footwear
Hiking shoes or trainers
Clothing
Dress for the weather in layers: a windproof jacket and a warm layer — mountain weather changes fast
Trekking poles
Recommended; rental available — 10 GEL per day

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A point-to-point route near Mazeri: we start in Tvebishi village (1,250 m), climb with a guide to mountain Lake Mezir (2,263 m) and descend by another trail to Doli village.

About 9 km, roughly 900 m up and 1,200 m down. No lunch in the programme — bring water and food.

Highlights

  • ✓ Mountain Lake Mezir at 2,263 m
  • ✓ Point-to-point — up and down by different trails
  • ✓ The quiet Mazeri area, away from the busy trails

Itinerary

  1. 08:00
    Depart Mestia

    Transfer to the trailhead.

  2. on arrival
    Tvebishi village
    Altitude: 1,250 m

    Start of the guided hike.

  3. trek
    Lake Mezir
    Altitude: 2,263 m

    About 900 m of gain up to the mountain lake.

  4. trek
    Down to Doli village

    A different path down — about 1,200 m of descent. About 9 km and around 5 hours on the trail in total.

  5. ≈ 20:00
    Return to Mestia

    Transfer from Doli to Mestia. Lunch is not part of the programme.

What's included

  • ✓ Transfer from Mestia to the start in Tvebishi and back from the finish in Doli
  • ✓ Guide on the trail

Not included

  • ✗ Water and snacks
  • ✗ Trekking pole rental — 10 GEL per day
Road and weather note
Transfers to the start and from the finish use the Becho valley roads. We confirm conditions the evening before. The hike depends on the weather. If the route isn't safe, the manager or guide agrees with the group to move the hike or offer another route.

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes or trainers
  • Water and snacks
  • Windproof jacket and a warm layer
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • A hat

FAQ

Is lunch included?+

No — there's no lunch or café stop in the programme. Bring water and a proper packed lunch.

Can I rent trekking poles?+

Yes — poles are recommended on this route. Rental is 10 GEL per day; tell the manager in advance.

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