Abano Pass
Abano Pass
Abano Pass (Georgian: აბანოს უღელტეხილი) is a mountain pass located in Georgia. At 2,850 metres (9,350 ft), it is the highest drivable mountain pass in the Caucasus.
Location
It is located in the Central Part of the Great Caucasus Mountains and connects two regions of Georgia: Kakheti on the south and Tusheti on the north.
Drivability
Due to high altitude and snowy winters the pass is closed from mid-October till the end of June. The damaged road surface allows only 4x4 cars to go through.
Coordinates: 42°16′42″N 45°30′31″E / 42.27833°N 45.50861°E
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