Transcaucasian Trail (Armenia-Georgia thru-hike)
Georgia / Armenia · Asia · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 64/100
At a glance
| Countries | Georgia; Armenia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Caucasus |
| Type | Thru-hike / long-distance trail |
| Length | 1540 km |
| Typical duration | 70-85 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 3431 m |
| Best season | Jun-Sep |
| Start | Lori (Armenia) or Svaneti (Georgia) depending on direction |
| End | End varies (route under development) |
| Permit / guide | no (trail partly under development; sections unmarked) |
| Special gear | none on the main route |
Score
64/100
Ambitious 1,540 km developing thru-hike across the Caucasus through monasteries, steppe and high mountains; incomplete marking and variable infrastructure keep logistics low for now.
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
First thru-hiker cohort welcomed 2022; duration estimate 70-85 days. Incorporates (but extends far beyond) the Mestia-Ushguli and Omalo-Shatili sections listed separately.
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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