Katskhi is one of the most popular and best place to climb in Georgia. Perfect limestone for different type of climbing.
Location
Katskhi is located near Chiatura city, about 180km away from the capital Tbilisi. By car, you will need approximately 2 hours. From Kutaisi airport 1 hour.
What you need
Your equipment should include a 60m rope and 15 quickdraws.
Best time to climb
Katskhi is located 700m above sea level. Best time to climb is from September till July. In August temperature is too high for climbing in the sun, but in shade or cloudy weather its pleasure to climb. There are sunny and also constantly shady places to climb. Some lines are covered on the top with big trees and some are overhang so you can climb them even in rainy weather.
Where to stay
There is climbing base 15 minutes walk from the climbing place. Camping is also possible.
Routes
Routes are categorized in French grade and starts from 5a to 8b.
Climbing sectors
Cave
| Name | Bolts | Height | Grade | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. John Rambo | 9 | 18 | 6b | Guga.D |
| 2. Usakhelo | 9 | 25 | 6a+ | Guga.D |
| 3. Sado Mazo P | 11 | 25 | 6c+/7a | Guga.D |
| 4. Kokoko | 11 | 25 | 7A+ | Guga.D |
| 5. Xamichok | 14 | 25 | 6a+/6b | Guga.D |
Canyon
| Name | Bolts | Height | Grade | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hole | 7 | 10 | 7a+ | Guga.D |
| 2. Nervi | 8 | 12 | 7A+/7b | Guga.D |
| 3. Ara vchamot Puri | 10 | 12 | 6C/6c+ | Guga.D |
| 4. Surprise | 9 | 12 | 6B+ | Guga.D |
| 5. Jibe | 9 | 14 | 6B+/6C | Guga.D |
| 6. Puza | 9 | 14 | 7b | Guga.D |
| 7. Butterfly | 9 | 11 | 6c/6c+ | Guga.D |
| 8. Ugachaqa | 8 | 13 | 7B+ | Guga.D |
| 9. Snake | 7 | 13 | 6c+/7A | Guga.D |
| 10. Morieli | 11 | 16 | 6B+ | Guga.D |
| Name | Bolt | Height | Grade | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Tsveti | 10 | 18m | 5c+ | Guga.D |
| 2. Shua | 6 | 16m | 5c/5c+ | Guga.D |
| 3. Maxati | 6 | 14m | 5c+/6a | Guga.D |
Tsunami
| Name | Bolt | Height | Grade | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Juja | 5 | 10m | 5a+ | Temo.S |
| 2. Project | 7 | 12m | 6b+ | Temo.S |
| 3. ღამურა | 6 | 12m | 6b | Guga.D |
| 4. Ravi aba | 5 | 10m | 5c | Temo.S |
| 5. Ravi | 5 | 9m | 5b | Temo.S |
| 6. Mini Zgharbi | 6 | 9m | 6a | Temo.S |
| 7. Ger | 6 | 9m | 6a+ | Guga.D |
| 8. Scar Face | 5 | 9m | 6b | Temo.S |
| 8. Dracula Untold | 5 | 10m | 6b+ | Guga.D |
| 9. Ara | 6 | 10m | 7a/? | Temo.S |
| 10. ID | 7 | 11m | 7a+ | Nasim.E. |
| 11. Gumungus gamodi | Project | Nika.S | ||
| 12. Hame Ha | 6 | 12m | 7a+/7b | Shako.M |
| 13. Phirosmani | 9 | 15m | 8b? | Zorbey.A/Ika.B |
| 14. Dgg | 5 | 13m | 7a+ | Guga.D |
| 15. Tsunami | 7 | 12m | 6c+ | Guga.D |
| 16. Demon | 6 | 13m | 8a | Guga.D |
| 17. No Chance | 7 | 12m | 7c/Project | Temo.s |
| 18. Egg | 5 | 11m | 6b+ | Temo.s |
| 19. Emi | 5 | 10m | 6b+ | Temo.s |
| 20. მეშველა | 6 | 10m | 6a | Temo.s |
Dano
| Name | Bolt | Height | Grade | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Iuda | 6 | 15m | 6a+ | Guga.D |
| 2. Dano | 7 | 12m | 8b | Guga.D |
| 3. Grama | 7 | 18m | 8b/Project | Guga.D |
| 4. Sabotage | 6 | 17m | 7a+ | Guga.D |
Ozzy
| Name | Bolt | Height | Grade | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ozzy | 7 | 15m | 6a+/6b | Guga.D |
| 2. Hospital | 6 | 15m | 6b+ | German.F/Guga.D |
| 3. Palo | 7 | 15m | 6a | German.F |
| 4. Porcno | 8 | 15m | 6c | Grizly n’ bear |
| Name | Bolt | Height | Grade | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Solo | 7 | 12m | 6a | Guga.D |
| 6. Buia | 8 | 12m | 6b+ | Guga.D |
| 7. Buda | 7 | 12m | 6b | Temo.S |
| 8. Pandora | 7 | 10m | 6a+ | Guga.D |
Gulo
| Name | Bolt | Height | Grade | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Zig Zag | 10 | 25 | 6a | Ika.B |
| 2. Route 66 | 10 | 28 | 6b+ | Guga.D |
| 3. Gulo | 12 | 26 | 7a/+ | Chuta |
| 4. Fantastic | 12 | 27 | 7a | Guga.D |
| 5. Dirty Boy | 12 | 28 | 6a+ | Nika.S |
| 6. Mono | 11 | 27 | 6b/6b+ | Ika.B |
Office
| Name | Bolt | Height | Grade | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Bug | 6 | 15m | 6a | Temo.S |
| 2. Chris. K | 11 | 17m | 6a+ | Chris.K |
| 3. Samsung | 6 | 14m | 5b | Temo.S |
| 4. S.K.Lucky | 7 | 15m | 5a | Guga.D |
| 5. Talala | 7 | 15m | 5b | Guga.D |
| 6. X.Z. | 8 | 17m | 6a | Shako.M |
| 7. წიე | 9 | 17m | 6a+ | Shako.M |
| 8. Yin and yang | 7 | 17m | 6b | Johanes |
| 9. AC/DC | 8 | 17m | 6a+ | Guga.D |
| Name | Bolt | Height | Grade | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10. Nu Pagadi | 9 | 25m | 7a+ | Temo.S |
| 11. Opera.D | 11 | 25m | 7a+/7b | Guga.D |
| 12. Giliotina | 11 | 23m | 6c+ | Guga.D |
| 13. Geoland | 14 | 27m | 6c/c+ | Guga.D |
| 14. Mummy | 11 | 23m | 6c | Guga.D |
| 15. Svaneti | 7a | Guga.D |
Bazi
| Name | Bolt | Height | Grade | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Mars | 11 | 25m | 6b+ | Ika.B |
| 2. Jupiter | 10 | 25m | 6b | Chuta |
| 3. Pluton | 11 | 26m | 7a | Nika.S |
| 4. Saturn | 12 | 25m | 7a+/? | Guga.D |
Area is not free for bolting !!!
In case if you plan to come for bolting in Georgia please let local community to know about your plans. Any line which does not fit in our standards will be removed.
Dry-tolling is not allowed in climbing area.
Camping is not allowed under climbing lines.
Use helmet for your safety !!!!!!!!!
Also we have guide service, tour management, climbing gear rental and car service Our guides have Georgian mountain guide association certificates (GMGA) and years of experience.
email: gugadabrunda@gmail.com tel: +995 557 300 700 +995 571 33 16 22
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