Georgia is rapidly developing the infrastructure of its ski resorts introducing the latest technical solutions in the field of alpine ski engineering. In order to solve over ambitious tasks in the Caucasus mountains, as the main contractor, it was decided to involve specialists from SNOWPROM, and this decision was fully justified.

The grand opening of new rope-ways at the Gudauri alpine ski resort (Georgia), produced by the French company POMA, took place on January 19, 2019.

Construction of the new gondola rope-way complex was carried out at a record pace. For 6 months, the specialists of the SNOWPROM group of companies assembled and at the same time put 3 rope-ways into operation with a complex profile and high-tech engineering solutions. Rope-ways are a united chain of interconnected rope-ways which has the ability to work as a united unit and in consolidating the stream movement.

The triad of rope-ways will connect Kobi and Gudauri, will open access to the most interesting and beautiful places of Gudauri which used to be accessible only on foot. Tourists coming from Vladikavkaz will be able to ride in any weather and do not depend on condition of the road through the Cross Pass which in winter in snowfalls can be closed due to avalanche danger.

Installation of metal structures took place with the help of helicopter support.

The rope-way complex consists of 3 new gondola rope-ways:

LIFT 9:
Rope-way length — 1990 m;
Elevation – 247 m;
Motion speed – 6 m/s;
Capacity – 2800 man/hour.

LIFT 10:
Rope-way length — 2269 m;
Elevation – 438 m;
Motion speed – 6 m/s;
Capacity – 2800 man/hour.

LIFT 11:
Rope-way length — 2837 m;
Elevation – 538 m;
Motion speed – 6 m/s;
Capacity – 2800 man/hour.

All gondola rope-ways are equipped with comfortable and reliable Diamond 10 cabs. New rope-ways meet the latest safety requirements with a high reliability level.