Gestola from Svaneti

For consideration. Applying for the participation in the Program each Participant has to sign two copies of this document

Climbing peak Gestola (4850 m) via Lyalver with Koruldi acclimatization
Moderate difficulty Climb, Advanced level

Day 1  – arrival to Kutaisi, airport pick up, transfer to the hostel, overnight stay at the hostel, dinner
Day 2 – 4x4 transfer directly to the Koruldi camping site, setting the tents. (7 hours), ), overnight in the tents on the grass, breakfast in the hostel, lunch in the restaurant on the way can be paid separately, dinner – outdoor ration
Day 3  – climbing the top of Mount Koruldi 3700m, descent to Mestia, overnight in the Guest house, breakfast outdoor ration, dinner in the house, lunch can be paid separately in Mestia
Day 4  – 4x4 transfer to the beginning of the Gestola South route – Dzhabeshi village, climbing up the Zanner glacier and setting the Camp I 3200 m. Breakfast in the house, lunch and dinner outdoor rations (self-prepared), overnight in tents on the grass
Day 5  – climbing Zanner pass and setting the Camp II 3900 m. Breakfast, lunch and dinner outdoor rations (self-prepared), overnight in tents on the snow
Day 6  - climbing with all the gear the Summit of Lyalver (4350m) by the normal route from the North, climbing the ridge to the normal Gestola camping site 4300m, setting the Camp III. Breakfast, lunch and dinner outdoor rations (self-prepared), overnight in tents on the snow
Day 7 - climbing Summit of Gestola (4850m), descent to the Camp III. Overnight in tents on the snow. Breakfast, lunch and dinner outdoor rations (self-prepared)
Day 8 - spare day. Overnight in tents on the snow. Breakfast, lunch and dinner outdoor rations (self-prepared)
Day 9 - spare day. Overnight in tents on the snow. Breakfast, lunch and dinner outdoor rations (self-prepared)
Day 10  – further descent the Zanner glacier, descent to the Dzhabeshi village, transfer to Mestia, accommodation in a private house. Breakfast and lunch outdoor rations (self-prepared), dinner in the house, overnight in the Guest house
Day 11 - departure. Breakfast in the house, transfer to Kutaisi (additional night in Kutaisi is not included in the price of the program)

The price of the Gestola from Svaneti climbing program season 2024 from: 2700 Euro

Conditions: previous climbing experience, good physical form, the Brief MCS AlexClimb course of mountain technique is recommended.
The price includes: Professional mountain guide services, rent of the communal equipment (ropes, belaying and navigation equipment, cooking gear), hotel accommodation, transfers from the point of the beginning of the program to its end (Kutaisi), using the communal basic medical kit, local registering and climbing permits, food for outdoor part of the program.
The cost does not include: Georgian visa charges*, International and domestic flight expenses to and from the point of the beginning of the program (Kutaisi), obligatory climbing insurance, rent of the personal equipment, food and drinks while being in cities, using the satellite phone.
Group capacity: 4
Guides: 1

The Communal Basic First Aid kit list can be provided by request

Any food preferences can the discussed before the trip, the vegetarian menu is possible

The price does not include: Peruvian visa charges*, International and domestic flight expenses to and from the point of the beginning of the program (Lima), obligatory climbing insurance, rent of the personal equipment, food and drinks while being in cities, using the satellite phone.

The Alpine format of this program: this program is divided into several independent parts, between which the short rest in the comfortable conditions of comfortable hotel (hot shower, normal beds, home-cooked meals) is possible to recover after the climbing.
All the outdoor everyday obligations such as cooking meals during being in the mountains, loads carrying, tent mounting, camping duties are equally supposed for ALL the participants (including the Guides). The Porter services are available on that Program. The Cook services are available on that Program.

AlexClimb Stuff obligations:

Mountain Guides on this Program are responsible for the technical leadership and following all the points of the Program, and also take equal part in all the communal outdoor duties as the Group members

Mountain Guide Assistants do the same duties as the Guides but are not allowed to make final technical decisions.

Driver – is responsible only for the road transfers

Porter - is responcible of carring cargo and personal belongings of the participants of the climbing program. Limit of the transported weight for one porter - 20 kg

Cook - is responsible for supply and preparing food for the participants and the entire staff of the program - according to the previously discussed menu.

Horse-holder (Arriero) – provides horses (donkeys, mules) for the transportation of loads, is responsible for the necessary operations with the animals.

Rent of the equipment and climbing gear: all the participants are fully liable for breakage of any part of the communal equipment which is provided by the organizers (tents, ropes, belaying and navigation equipment, cooking gear), as well as the rented personal gear. In case of breakage or loss or theft etc., the full retail price of the missing equipment is to be returned to the Organizers. Personal rental gear list with all the deposit values is to be attached and signed.  Lack of the equipment listed in the gear list provided by Organizers can be sufficient reason for the refuse for the participation in the program or even for turning down of all the Program. The rental requests should be provided by participants not later than 15 days before the Beginning of the Program.

Booking and Payment:  

To book the Program the Participant has to complete the provided  Program Request Form and  pay 50%  of the program cost not later than 60 days prior to its beginning.

The total amount is to be paid not later than 15 days prior to the Program beginning.

After receiving the Prepayment the dates and conditions of the Program are fixed and any changes are not possible or can be made only by mutual agreement. In case of the Program cancellation the deposit is not refundable.  In case of the Program cancellation after paying the total amount, the money refund is not possible anyway. With regard to valid reasons for the cancellation, the Organizer can offer to the Participant to take part in another Program with a preferential terms, partly taking into account the amount already paid. 

In case of delay with paying the Deposit, the Organizer can cancel or change the conditions of the booking without informing the Applicant. In case of delay with a total payment  the Organizer keeps the right to refuse the participation without any deposit compensation. The participation in the Program is possible only after paying the total amount of the Program cost, without any exceptions.   

The main points of the Common Rules of the AlexClimb mountain climbing Programs:

Mountain climbing Program is a kind of  recreational activity connected with being in the conditions which are potentially dangerous to the health and life of the Participants. The safety and success of the Group as whole, and personally of all the Participants, fully depends on the understanding of the basic safety rules.  

Very important to understand: the safety of all the Group during being in the mountains fully depends on the discipline and mutual respect of all the Program participants. In case if Participant behavior is offensive to other people (to Participants of Personnel or local people etc.) or violates rudely the discipline the Guide has the right to dismiss the guilty person from further participation in the Program or, if it is impossible – to finish the Program ahead of schedule on the basis of «Safety Priority»  of the Codex of the Guide*   

• Safety Priority – it is the main principle, on which depend all the Guide decisions on the route.

Any of the Guide decision is based on his experience and destined to provide the highest possible safety level for the Clients. As example: «Even in case if it is few meters left to the Summit, but some reasons of the coming danger are apparent, even if not significant and imperceptible for the Participants, the Guide is within his right to begin the descent without climbing the top, at least because of his presentiment »

Since the mountain climbing is the dangerous kind of activity, the total safety cannot be assured, each participant should accept the fact, that from the beginning of the Program to its end the only person responsible for his  health and life is himself. The Organizer engage himself to provide the highest possible level of safety, based on the following the Mountain Climbing Safety Rules, but the Organizer is not responsible for any harm which can be brought to you health, life or belongings during your stay in the mountains.

Putting the sign under this document, the Participant confirms that he/she has no medical contra-indications for the mountain climbing.
Putting the sign under this document, the Participant confirms that he/she clearly understands and accepts all listed above.