Surrounded by 3,000–5,000 meter peaks, Svaneti is the highest inhabited area in Europe. Four of the 10 highest peaks of the Caucasus are located in the region. The highest mountain in Georgia, Mount Shkhara at 5,201 meters, is located in the province. Other prominent peaks include Tetnuldi (4,974m.), Shota Rustaveli (4,960m.), Mt. Ushba (4,710m.), and Ailama (4,525m.).
In front of Hotel Ushba, ready for the hike to the Ushba Glacier, 900 meters up from the hotel and 13 km away
“Exhibition” to remember two youngsters who got trapped and froze to death recently while climbing the Ushba Glacier.
The Ushba glacier
On our way down it started to rain heavily
In front of Hotel Ushba, ready for the hike to the Ushba Glacier, 900 meters up from the hotel and 13 km away
The Ushba glacier
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