On December 29, a cable lift will be opened connecting Kobi to Gudauri, stated Giorgi Shengelia the Director of the Municipal Development Fund. 

Kobi village is located in the Kazbegi region, 15 minutes from Gudauri ski resort. The cable route will therefore allow visitors to easily reach the resort directly from Kazbegi.

The construction of the route began in 2017 and lasted one year. It was a unique project due to the difficult climatic conditions. At 7.5km in length, the lift is the longest in the region. 

In addition to serving ski visitors, the lift will also be used to transport goods to Guduari if the Kobi-Gudauri road is closed, meaning Gudauri will always remain accessible from Kazbegi thanks to the lift. It is especially necessary since heavy snow and landslides have in the past forced the cable car route in Jvari Pass to close during winter.

By Amy Jones