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Juta

Kazbegi & Mtskheta · Mountains

Getting there
About 160 km (3.5–4 h) from Tbilisi to the road closure: the Georgian Military Highway to Sno, about 10 km up the valley road by 4x4 (Sno to Juta is about 13 km), then a walk or village taxi past the closed final 2.6 km
Best time
July–September
Recommended stay
Half a day to 1 day

About Juta

Juta is a small mountain village at about 2,200 m at the head of the Sno valley, south-east of Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), under the jagged Chaukhi massif (3,842 m), often called the Georgian Dolomites. From the village an easy path climbs through meadows past the Fifth Season hut towards the foot of the peaks: about 10–12 km return with 360–400 m of climbing. Since a road collapse in June 2025, the last 2.6 km of road below the village has been closed, so you finish the approach on foot or by village taxi. Go from July to September.

Tours Including Juta

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Must-See Attractions

  • Chaukhi massif

    The rock towers at the head of the valley, reaching 3,842 m, visible from most of the walk.

  • Juta valley walk

    A gentle path up the meadows beside the stream, about 3–4 hours return from the village with 360–400 m of climbing.

  • Fifth Season hut

    A café and lodge in the meadows a short, steep climb above the village, with a terrace facing the Chaukhi peaks.

  • Chaukhi Pass trail

    A demanding full-day route over the ridge to Roshka in Khevsureti, for experienced hikers with a guide.

Nearby

  • Stepantsminda (Kazbegi): The main town, with Gergeti Trinity Church, about 20 km (40–50 min to the road closure).

  • Sno

    The village at the mouth of the valley, with carved stone heads by the sculptor Merab Piranishvili, about 12 km down the valley.

  • Gveleti Waterfall

    A short hike in the Dariali gorge, about 25 km north (50 min).

Location42.5795° N, 44.7448° EView on map

Good to know

Getting there

About 160 km (3.5–4 h) from Tbilisi to the road closure: the Georgian Military Highway to Sno, about 10 km up the valley road by 4x4 (Sno to Juta is about 13 km), then a walk or village taxi past the closed final 2.6 km.

Best time

July–September

Best time

July and August bring flowering meadows and the most reliable weather, and September is clearer and quieter; from October the road and lodges wind down for winter.

Recommended stay

Half a day to 1 day

Access
The last 2.6 km of the Sno–Juta road has been closed since part of it collapsed in June 2025. A 4x4 takes you to the closure, then you walk about 45 minutes or take a village taxi past it; we check the current status before your date.
Season

July to September; snow can linger on the upper path until late June.

Heads-up

No ATM or shop of any size in Juta; bring cash and water from Stepantsminda.

What to bring

Sturdy shoes, rain jacket and a warm layer; the valley is at 2,200–2,600 m and weather changes fast.

History & culture

History

Juta was settled by Khevsurs, highlanders from Khevsureti on the far side of the Chaukhi ridge, and the families living here keep links with that region. An old trail over the Chaukhi Pass (about 3,300 m) still connects Juta with Roshka in Khevsureti and is walked by trekkers in summer.

Accommodation

A few family guesthouses in the village and simple lodges and camping in the meadows above it, such as the Fifth Season; most day visitors stay in Stepantsminda.