Stepantsminda — the small mountain town at the foot of Mount Kazbek, and the base for Georgia's most iconic hike up to Gergeti Trinity Church.

The signature hike of the Georgian Military Highway, climbing to a 14th-century church set against the snow-capped face of Mount Kazbek.

One of Georgia's highest peaks at 5,047 meters, a legendary summit in Georgian mythology and a serious multi-day mountaineering objective.

A remote valley near the Russian border dotted with mineral springs, abandoned villages, and dramatic canyon scenery.

The historic mountain road connecting Tbilisi to Stepantsminda, winding past Ananuri Fortress and the Jvari Pass.