Datvisjvari Pass — Khevsureti Road Summit Pullout Camp

Datvisjvari is the crux of the Shatili Road, the pass where the track tops out on the Greater Caucasus ridge at roughly 2,700 m before dropping into the Khevsureti side. Up here it’s open alpine ground: grass, scree, and wide views across ridgelines that stack up in every direction. Camping is informal. There are no facilities, no signage, and no fire rings, so pull onto flat ground well off the track, pack out everything, and don’t count on firewood. Expect wind, fast-moving cloud, and a cold night even in midsummer. Livestock and herders move through, so keep your camp tidy and leave gates and trails clear.

The road is rough, rocky, and exposed in places, with sheer drop-offs and washouts that shift year to year. It’s normally only passable in the warmer months, so check conditions locally before committing. Fill up on fuel and water before you leave the valley, because there’s no resupply up here. Cell signal comes and goes. Have a dirty day.

Ridge-crest camp on the Shatili Road