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$330

Individual Tour?

$220

Group Tour ?

Location:

● Mna Valley, Khevi (Khazbegi Municipality), Georgia

● Historical province: Khevi (Khazbegi Municipality)

Difficulty level:

EX ?

Duration:

● Total: 3 days

● Hiking/Trekking: 2 days

Extreme elevation difference:

1560 m / 5118 ft ?

Total hiking distance:

25,9 km / 16,1 miles

Hiking route direction:

Return

One way

Circuit

The circumstances to be considered:

● Find our terms and conditions here.

● For obtaining necessary permit from Georgian Border Police, Bisna needs the photo of the information page of your passport that should be sent us at least 8 days prior the tour.

● On certain section(s), on slope(s), stones may slide or roll down when stepping on them. Each tour participant should be very careful on each step on such section.

● Slippery ascent(s)

● Slippery descent(s)

● Steep ascent(s)

● Steep descent(s)

● Crossing strong river stream(s), that, apart of being an obstacle and physical challenge, results in getting footwear (and maybe trousers too) wet as well.

● Getting footwear/trousers wet during the hike

Various amateur videos:

● Mna Waterfall
● Mna Valley

Dowload map Download PDF route description

The Mna Valley, situated along the Mnistskhali River, is a part of the Terek (Tergi) River Basin. The Mnistskhali River itself is the largest left tributary of the Terek within Georgia's territory. Rising high above, the Mna Fang (Georgian: მნის ეშვი, Mnis Eshvi), a towering rocky pillar, stands at approximately 3600 meters (11,811 feet) above sea level on the ridge separating the Mna and Suatisi Valleys.

Mna Fang is visible from the onset of the Truso Valley, although for much of the year, its base remains shrouded in snow.

Mna Valley and Mna Fang

Ascending Mna Fang is considered one of the challenging feats undertaken by Bisna, as heavy mist often obscures some of the views along the way.

The hiking route commences from the confluence of the Terek and Mnistskhali rivers. Along the journey, hikers will traverse through the entire valley, passing by massive rocks, the ancient fortified village of Mna, Mna Church, and Mna Waterfall. Following the waterfall, a steep ascent leads towards the fang. Along this ascent, breathtaking vistas unfold, showcasing the valley, Mount Kazbek, and the surrounding glaciers.

After the end of alpine zone, rocky and lifeless landscape begins, where just the trace of presence of mountain goats can be detected.

Upon reaching an elevation of 3600 meters (11,811 feet), hikers arrive at the base of Mna Fang, a colossal rocky pillar perched on the edge of the ridge. Climbing equipment is necessary for scaling the pinnacle of the fang, yet visitors can still revel in the magnificence of Mna Fang and its surroundings from its base.

 

Mna Waterfall



 

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