Nick Phaliani MTB Trail

We’re building a new mountain bike trail in Hatsvali, Mestia — dedicated to Niko Phaliani, a person who devoted his energy to unlocking the tourism and sporting potential of Svaneti.

Niko believed in what Mestia could become. Today, that energy lives on through the volunteers, riders and mountain enthusiasts who are coming together to build something new in his name — and to open up another path for Mestia’s future.

Built by riders. For riders.

The trail is being funded by the people who will ride it.

It’s a community-built project, powered by people who believe that great trails can create opportunities, bring people together and give Mestia another reason to explore the mountains.

Once completed, the trail will be free to ride for everyone.

This is a trail built in memory of Niko — and for everyone who believes in the future of Svaneti.

In memory

Nick Phaliani

19 Dec 1994 – 22 May 2025
Read Nick's Story

What we are building

A downhill trail in Mestia, at the Hatsvali resort — the first purpose-built mountain bike trail in the region, and the start of a future bike park.

Nick Phaliani MTB Trail Concept
Trail 01Under Construction
Flow Trail

Nick MTB Trail

Explore this trail
4.21Length
430 mDescent
15%Avg grade
IntermediateDifficulty

Let’s build the trail together

₾17,186goal ₾75,000

19 donors

Build progress

3 of 8
  • Survey
  • Route marking
  • Geological assessment
  • Clearing the trail corridor
  • Cutting the trail with machinery
  • Building and shaping the jumps
  • Information and warning signage
  • Official opening — bike race

Two ways to back the trail

Give once, or give a little every month. Both build the same trail — and it stays free to ride either way.

One-off

Give once

Any amount, no account and no sign-up. It goes straight into the build, and you are done in a minute.

  • In lari, with a Georgian bank card
  • In dollars, through PayPal, from anywhere
  • A receipt by email as soon as the payment clears
Choose an amount

Every month

Become a member

A standing monthly amount, so the next season of work can be planned rather than hoped for — and you join the people around the trail, not just the fundraiser.

  • Monthly in lari, with a Georgian bank card — cancel any time
  • Discounts and perks from the companies backing the trail
  • There is a free level too, if you just want to be part of it
See the levels

Join us

The trail is free for everyone. Membership is about giving back.

Community Member

Free

  • Trail build updates by email
  • Invitations to community build days
  • Access to the member area
Join as Community Member

Trail Friend

₾15 / mo

  • Your name on the digital donor wall
  • Supporter discounts
  • Monthly behind-the-scenes newsletter
Join as Trail Friend

Guardian

₾25 / mo

  • Your name on the physical memorial wall at the trailhead
  • A vote on new trail names
  • Invitation to the annual Nick Phaliani memorial ride
Join as Guardian

Our donors

  • Guido Pertsuliani
  • max b
Latest gifts
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Supporters

The companies standing behind the trail

Martyna z GruzjiCENNInternational Partnerships AustriaCaucasus Flow TrailSvaneti DMOHippo VeloAdrenalineCampShareActionProTrailLabSurron GeorgiaMplusBauma