The hike to Gergeti Glacier in Georgia is one of the most beautiful hikes in all of Europe. Tucked away in the Caucasus, these dramatic mountains stretch from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea along the border of Russia and Georgia/Azerbaijan.
You’d be forgiven for not having heard of these mountains, as these countries are notoriously poor with travel advertising. But these mountains hold all the highest peaks in Europe, towering above the Alps.
In northern Georgia, along the border with Russia lies the 7th highest – and possibly most beautiful – peak in Europe, Mount Kazbegi. Hiking to Gergeti Glacier at the base of the mountain from the valley below is not too difficult but does require a moderate level of fitness as it is very strenuous. This post explains everything you need to know about the hike to Gergeti Glacier, the large glacier at the base of the peak.