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)
LocationKakheti–Tusheti border
RangeCentral Part of the Great Caucasus Mountains
Coordinates42°16′41.1780″N 45°30′31.0788″E
Location in the Caucasus
Location in Georgia, on the border of the Kakheti and 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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