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Mna Lake
Unknown lake in the foots of extinct Sherkhota Volcano
Mna Lake, sometimes referred to as Aravisi Lake, is situated in the Mnistskhali River basin, to the east of the extinct Sherkhota Volcano, at an altitude of approximately 3300 meters (10,827 feet) above sea level.
Starting from the ruins of Shevardeni village in Truso Valley, the trail winds through steep slopes and alpine fields to the campsite. From here, visitors can easily reach both the lake and the crater of Sherkhota Volcano without carrying a backpack.

Location:
● Mna Valley, Khevi (Khazbegi Municipality), Georgia
● Historical province: Khevi (Khazbegi Municipality)
Duration:
● Total: 4 days
● Hiking/Trekking: 3 days
Extreme elevation difference:
1529 m / 5016 ft ?
Total hiking distance:
19 km / 11,8 miles
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)
Various amateur videos:
● Ascent on the way from Mna Church (© Giorgi Chubinidze)
● A waterfall on the way
● Mna Lake (1) (© Giorgi Chubinidze)
● Mna Lake (2)
● Crater of extinct Sherkhota Volcano
Mna Lake, sometimes referred to as Aravisi Lake, is situated in the Mnistskhali River basin, to the east of the extinct Sherkhota Volcano, at an altitude of approximately 3300 meters (10,827 feet) above sea level.
Starting from the ruins of Shevardeni village in Truso Valley, the trail winds through steep slopes and alpine fields to the campsite. From here, visitors can easily reach both the lake and the crater of Sherkhota Volcano without carrying a backpack.

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A – Light excursion
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B-1 – Light hiking
Involves a moderate physical challenge, including hiking on less rugged terrain and under less harsh environmental conditions.
B-2 – Demanding hiking
Involves challenging physical load, including hiking on rough terrain and enduring harsh environmental conditions.
EX – Extreme hiking
Involves a rigorous physical load, including hiking on particularly rugged terrain and enduring especially harsh environmental conditions. Participants are expected to be in excellent physical condition and possess experience in undertaking demanding hiking tours. They must be both physically and psychologically prepared to overcome obstacles. The tour may entail certain hazards, of which participants will be duly informed prior to the tour's planning.