Abano Pass

Abano Pass (Georgian: აბანოს უღელტეხილი) is a mountain pass located in Georgia. At 2,826 metres (9,272 ft), it is one of the highest drivable mountain passes in the Caucasus.[1]

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
Abano Pass is located in Caucasus mountains
Abano Pass
Abano Pass
Location in the Caucasus
Abano Pass is located in Georgia
Abano Pass
Abano Pass
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.[2]

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 vehicles to go through.

References
  1. Oxley, James (2021-01-12). "The Abano Pass: The spectacular mountain road in Europe you've never heard of". Adventure Bike Rider. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  2. "Abano Pass (2862 m)". www.quaeldich.de. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
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