Stepantsminda - Georgia
- Sal Schmidt
- Sep 6
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 7
It's time to continue the road trip to our ultimate destination, the place we fell in love with on Google, Stepantsminda, Georgia. A design hotel called Rooms Kazbegi sits in the depths of the valleys with 360-degree views of the mountains.
One is Mount Kazbek, 5054 meters above sea level; Mount Kazbek is the highest mountain in Eastern Georgia and the third-highest peak in the country. Kazbegi is the second-highest volcanic summit in the Caucasus; the last eruption occurred c. 750 BCE, bearing in mind Australia's highest mountain is 2000m, so we were in awe!
With only an hour's drive from Gudauri, it should be straightforward as we continue navigating the Georgian traffic up the mountain. The views were simply stunning as we neared Stepantsminda, and we were getting excited with the sprinkling of snow on the peaks.
We did come across one section where about 200 trucks were parked on the side of the road waiting to approach the Russian border to cross; this involved two-way traffic sharing one lane, and there were many deep breaths as we were sandwiched between the semis and the oncoming traffic, with a deep sigh of relief as the road opened back up, we made it!
We arrived shortly after at the hotel, Rooms Kazbegi, and it was perfect, with rooms facing the mountains, breathtaking views of Mt Kazbeg and a cosy atmosphere set up to relax, stay warm, and enjoy local cuisine and wines for the weekend. We were in our element!
Every aspect of Rooms Kazbegi felt tailored to ensure we were in our element, immersed in comfort and the natural beauty of the area. A truly exceptional experience for anyone looking to enjoy a serene mountain getaway. Highly recommended!
With the Gergeti Trinity Church in view, a quaint church elevation of 2170m located ten minutes from town up the mountain, we took the opportunity to drive up for the views, and they were spectacular. Others had chosen to hike up; kudos to them, it was pretty steep and cold! Not our idea of fun!
Our weekend was priming us for the elevations, and for the next 11 nights, we had planned to nest in a remote Airbnb ten minutes from Stepantsminda. We couldn't be more delighted with the region and knew we were in for a treat!
Date visited: 12 November 2023
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