Abano Pass
Abano Pass (Georgian: აბანოს უღელტეხილი) is a mountain pass located in Georgia. At 2,826 metres (9,272 ft), it is the highest drivable mountain pass in the Caucasus.
| Abano Pass | |
|---|---|
 Abano Pass | |
| Elevation | 2,826 m (9,272 ft) |
| Location | Kakheti–Tusheti border |
| Range | Central Part of the Great Caucasus Mountains |
| Coordinates | 42°16′41.1780″N 45°30′31.0788″E |
  Location in Georgia, on the border of the Kakheti & Tusheti regions | |
Location
It is located in the Central Part of the Great Caucasus Mountains and connects two regions of Georgia: Kakheti to the south and Tusheti to the north.
Drivability
Due to high altitude and snowy winters the pass is closed from mid-October till mid-April (depending on snow amount and road conditions). The damaged road surface allows only 4x4 cars to go through.
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