# Juta, Chaukhi Pass and Roshka — 3 Days in Khevsureti

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- Published: 2026-10-27
- Updated: 2026-10-27
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€760 per person3 days / 2 nightsPrivate · car & English-speaking guideBased on two travellers

A three-day crossing of Khevsureti from [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) over the Chaukhi Pass (3,338 m) to the Abudelauri lakes and Roshka, with a mountain guide and a horse to carry the gear.

The route

[Stepantsminda](https://gtour.ge/georgia/stepantsminda/)[Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/)

Why this tour

- —Crosses the Chaukhi Pass at 3,338 m, one of the higher trekking routes accessible without technical climbing gear

- —Reaches the three Abudelauri lakes, known locally as the Green, White and Blue lakes, each a different colour from glacial and mineral runoff

- —Horse support carries the main packs over the pass, so you walk with a day pack only

- —Licensed mountain guide accompanies the full trek, not just a driver who drops you at the trailhead

- —Finishes in Roshka, a Khevsureti village rarely reached on standard Kazbegi day trips

- —Guesthouse night in [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) plus a night on the trail, giving a genuine two-day crossing rather than an out-and-back walk

Itinerary

Day 1Private transfer from Tbilisi to [Stepantsminda](https://gtour.ge/georgia/stepantsminda/) via the Georgian Military Highway (about 2h55), then on to [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) (2,200 m) at the foot of the Chaukhi massif. Short acclimatisation walk in the afternoon, overnight at a guesthouse in Juta.

Day 2Full trekking day from [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) over the Chaukhi Pass (3,338 m), a climb of roughly 1,100 m followed by a descent to the Abudelauri lakes, where the Green, White and Blue lakes sit close together in the same valley. Overnight at a mountain camp near Abudelauri or a guesthouse in Roshka, horse carries the main luggage over the pass.

Day 3Walk down to Roshka village, a scattered Khevsureti settlement with a few working farms, then private transfer back to Tbilisi, arriving in the evening.

Included

- ✓ Private transfers Tbilisi–Juta and Roshka–Tbilisi

- ✓ Licensed mountain guide for the full three days

- ✓ Horse for carrying main luggage over the Chaukhi Pass

- ✓ 2 nights accommodation (guesthouse in Juta, camp or guesthouse near Abudelauri/Roshka)

- ✓ All meals during the trek (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner)

- ✓ Camping equipment where camping is used (tent, sleeping mat)

- ✓ Any applicable entrance or local access fees, checked at booking

Not included

- — Personal trekking gear: boots, poles, sleeping bag unless arranged in advance

- — Travel and rescue insurance covering trekking above 3,000 m

- — Alcoholic drinks and items outside the stated meals

- — Tips for the guide and horseman

Good to know

- · This route is normally walked from late June to late September; by late October snow on the Chaukhi Pass is likely and the crossing may need to be reduced to an out-and-back from [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/), assessed by the guide on the day

- · The pass day involves roughly 7–8 hours of walking with a sustained climb to 3,338 m; previous trekking experience at altitude is recommended

- · Weather on the pass changes quickly; bring layers, a windproof shell, and gloves even in summer

- · No mobile signal beyond [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) in most areas; carry cash, there are no shops past Juta

- · Sturdy broken-in hiking boots are required, trail shoes are not sufficient for the pass terrain

- · Road from Tbilisi to [Stepantsminda](https://gtour.ge/georgia/stepantsminda/) can be slow in poor weather; current status at gtour.ge/road-status/

Questions

**Do we sleep in tents or a guesthouse on night two?**
Depending on conditions and availability we use either a mountain camp near the Abudelauri lakes or a guesthouse in Roshka; this is confirmed before departure, checked at booking.

**Is this trek suitable for someone without high-altitude experience?**
A reasonable fitness level and some hiking background are needed; the guide assesses pace and can advise before booking whether the route suits your experience.

**What happens if the pass is closed by snow or weather?**
The guide may substitute an out-and-back trek from [Juta](https://gtour.ge/georgia/juta/) to the Chaukhi base or an alternative valley walk, with no change to the price.

**How is pricing worked out for solo travellers or larger groups?**
The rate shown is per person based on two travelling together; solo travellers and groups are quoted separately, contact us for the figure.

Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are [verified by GTour](/verified/).

*Image: Turquoise Abudelauri Lake reflecting the rocky slopes at the foot of the Chaukhi Massif. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0*

*Image: One of the colorful Abudelauri glacier lakes surrounded by green rocky terrain below Chaukhi Pass. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0*

A calm pond in Juta valley with the jagged snow-capped Chaukhi massif rising behind. · Photo: Bmphotography / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0