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
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
Abano Pass Location in the Caucasus Show map of Caucasus Mountains Abano Pass Location in Georgia, on the border of the Kakheti and Tusheti regions Show map of Georgia

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-June (depending on snow amount and road conditions)^{[citation needed]}. The damaged road surface allows only 4x4 vehicles to go through.