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'''Svaneti''' is a region in the north of [[Georgia]], in the Caucasus mountains near the border with [[Russia]].

Hitching through Svaneti is an ordeal! Start early; 0500 is a good time. Though you'll probably move more quickly, ensure that you have two days to get anywhere, as there is little traffic and a portion of the road is in bad state. There are two ways to get into Svaneti,  the western approach beginning in [[Zugdidi]] and the eastern approach most likely beginning in [[Kutaisi]]. The western approach into the higher elevations of Svaneti is the more traveled by cars. It is supposedly the better cared-for road (even though you wouldn't believe it when you ride on it). 
[[File:roadsignsvaneti.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Have a nice trip!]]The two most visited cities in Svaneti are [[Mestia]] and [[Ushguli]]. Because more traffic climbs up from the west, [[Mestia]] will be reached first. Then another climb even higher into the mountains will take you to [[Ushguli]], called the highest permanent settlement in [[Europe]].