Route bashen i passov: Omalo-Bochorma-Dochu-Khakhabo-Omalo

Route at a glance

The opening section includes Omalo-Bochorma-Dochu-Khakhabo-Omalo. Woodland and valley sections gradually give way to mountain meadows, rocky slopes and open views. Later, the main places are Омало and Тушетия. There are several suitable points to pause and look around.

Route suitability

Without a car Hard

With children No

With a dog With caution

By bike No

With a stroller No

Signal Patchy

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Getting there

Without a car

Reach Tbilisi and Omalo by the main available train or bus connection, then continue to the start of “Omalo-Bochorma-Dochu-Khakhabo-Omalo” by local bus, shuttle, taxi or on foot as appropriate. Check seasonal timetables before travelling.

By car

Drive via the seasonal Abano Pass road to Omalo toward the start of “Omalo-Bochorma-Dochu-Khakhabo-Omalo”. Continue only on roads open to private vehicles and complete restricted or rough sections on foot or by an authorised transfer.

Parking

Use an official car park at Kvemo Alvani or a guesthouse in Omalo. Keep access roads, barriers and emergency routes clear.

What to expect

Omalo-Bochorma-Dochu-Khakhabo-Omalo

Омало

Тушетия

Difficult sections and safety

The distance should be split into stages, with overnight options, water sources and exit points checked in advance. Elevation up to about 2560 m brings rapid weather changes, cold and possible snow even in the warm season.

How much time to allow

Pure moving time 4–5 days

Complete time on the route 4–5 days

Best time to go

Recommended weather window: June–September

Snow and cold may remain at elevation long after the valleys become mild

Start early and keep enough daylight for the descent or the final approach

What to bring

shoes with grippy soles

water and food

a charged phone with an offline map

a small first-aid kit

windproof and waterproof layers

extra food and a power bank

overnight equipment appropriate for the itinerary

Elevation profile

There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.

Surface

Dirt 49% · Dirt / grass 46% · Compacted dirt 3%

Surface is defined for 25.1 km of 71.6 km.

Dirt 49% · 12.4 km

Dirt / grass 46% · 11.7 km

Compacted dirt 3% · 0.66 km

Improved surface 1% · 0.24 km

Concrete 1% · 0.12 km