Abano Pass
| 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 / 42.278105000°N 45.508633000°ECoordinates: 42°16′41.1780″N 45°30′31.0788″E / 42.278105000°N 45.508633000°E |
  Location in Georgia, on the border of the Kakheti & Tusheti regions | |
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.
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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