Cable car view over Caucasus Mountains valley near Mestia, Svaneti region, Georgia
Aerial view from cable car showing forested slopes, alpine valley, and snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus range near Mestia in Georgia's Svaneti region.
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The Hidden Caucasus
Georgia's Svaneti region remains one of Europe's last untouched mountain wildernesses. The medieval stone towers of Mestia have guarded this valley for centuries.
Summer in the High Mountains
August brings lush green meadows and accessible high passes. The cable car system provides rare aerial access to these remote landscapes without strenuous hiking.
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