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
Elevation2,826 m (9,272 ft)
LocationKakhetiTusheti border
RangeCentral Part of the Great Caucasus Mountains
Coordinates42°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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