What are the most spectacular roads in Armenia?

Armenia is a landlocked country located in West Asia, within the Armenian plateau. The country is bordered by Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey and covers an area of approximately 29,743 square kilometers and hosts countless mountains, providing a high number of scenic yet challenging high mountain drives.

The climate is highland continental with hot summers and cold winters, so before venturing to drive some mountain roads, better to check the conditions, as some roads are totally impassable in winters due to its mostly mountainous geography, with the Lesser Caucasus Mountains dominating the landscape.

When travelling to Armenia, don’t forget to drive the demanding road to Aragats Research Station, ending at 3.199m (10,495ft) above sea level, in the province of Aragatsotn. For those seeking the most defiant drives, don’t forget to check out our content about the highest roads of Armenia. You can also try the steep paved road to Meghri Pass, a challenging drive, climbing up to 2.535m (8,316ft) above sea level or discover the thrills of Vardenyats Pass: a serpentine road through Armenia's mountains, topping out at 2.410m (7,906ft) above sea level, in the Vayots Dzor Province.

Aragats Cosmic Ray Research Station is a high-altitude cosmic ray station at an elevation of 3.199m (10,495ft) above sea level, located in the province of Aragatsotn, in Armenia. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Vardenyats Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.410m (7,906ft) above sea level, located in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia.

Located in the Southern Caucasus region of Eurasia, Armenia is one of the oldest nations in the world. The country is a landlocked country in the Transcaucasia region, between the Black and Caspian Seas. Situated along the route of the Great Silk Road, Armenia has a rich and ancient culture. It’s bordered on the north and east by Georgia and Azerbaijan and on the south and west by Iran and Turkey. It’s a very mountainous country, almost totally covered by the Lesser (or Little) Caucasus Mountains, with fast flowing rivers and few forests but with many trees. The climate is highland continental: hot summers and cold winters.

Meghri Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.535m (8,316ft) above sea level, located in Syunik province of Armenia.

Devil’s Bridge (Satani Kamurj) is a natural bridge over the Vorotan River, located near Tatev village in the Syunik Province of Armenia. It’s one of the most gorgeous and marvelous natural spots in the country.

Mount Ughtasar is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.296m (10,813ft) above sea level, located in the Syunik Province of Armenia. The site is reached only by four-wheel drive in good weather (the best time to visit is between mid-July and the end of August). It's one of the highest roads in the country.

Vorotani Lerrnants'k' is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,344m (7,690ft) above sea level, located in Armenia.

Mount Armaghan is an extinct volcano at an elevation of 2,811m (9,222ft) above sea level, located in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia.

Pereval Zodskij is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,374m (7,788ft) above sea level, located on the border of Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Noravank is a 13th-century monastery with a bi-level church showcasing medieval cantilever architecture, located in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia.

Kaputzhukh Pass is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,492m (11,456ft) above sea level, located on the border of Azerbaijan and Armenia. It's one of the highest roads in the country.

Mount Vayots (also known as Vayots Sar or Dalik Tapa) is an extinct volcano in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor Province.

Situated on the border between the Syunik Province of Armenia and the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan, Ayich’ingil Lerrnants’k’ is a high mountain peak reaching an elevation of 3,466m (11,371ft) above sea level. Located in the Zangezur Mountains (Caucasus range), the road to the summit is one of the highest roads in the country, engineered for high-altitude logistics and border transit.

Located in the Shirak Province of Armenia, at 23.5 meters high, the Trchkan Waterfall is said to be the highest waterfall in the country.

Sevan Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.130m (6,988ft) above the sea level, located in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia.

The traverse of the Geghama Ridge is one of the most demanding off-road expeditions in Armenia. This 41 km unpaved high-altitude trail connects the village of Geghard in Kotayk Province with Sarukhan in Gegharkunik, crossing two of the highest mountain roads of Armenia. It is a remote journey through a volcanic landscape of obsidian, alpine lakes, and absolute isolation.

Bechenagskiy Pereval, also known as the Bichenek Pass, is a high-altitude mountain pass at an elevation of 2,346m (7,696ft) above sea level. Situated on the border between the Nakhchivan exclave of Azerbaijan and the Syunik Province of Armenia, the pass is currently a logistical dead end. Although the physical infrastructure of the R49 and M-13 highways remains, the international border has been strictly sealed for decades due to regional conflict, making a through-transit across the Lesser Caucasus impossible.

Lake Aknalich is a volcanic mountain lake at an elevation of 3.045m (9,990ft) above the sea level, located at the east of Kotayk Province of Armenia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Shativank is a fortified monastery with a church located in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. It’s one of the oldest monasteries of the province.

Bargooshat Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.009m (9,872ft) above the sea level, located in Syunik, the southernmost province of Armenia. The average gradient is 19,49%. It's one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

K’ashat’agh is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,874m (9,429ft) above sea level, situated on the border between the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia and the Gadabay District of Azerbaijan. The route is a technically demanding unpaved track that connects the village of Artanish with the border crest. Due to its steepness and the high-altitude climate of the Lesser Caucasus, the road is a high-risk logistical sector that requires specialized off-road equipment and experienced driving protocols.

Pavarotlar is one of the most extreme high-altitude points in the Nakhchivan enclave of Azerbaijan. Reaching an elevation of 3,132m (10,275ft) above sea level, this mountain peak sits directly on the border with Armenia within the rugged Zengezur mountain range. The road to the summit, known locally as Soyuq Yolu, is a formidable mountain track that ranks among the highest mountain roads of Armenia and Azerbaijan, offering a vertical challenge that few vehicles can sustain.

Karmir Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.184m (7,165ft) above the sea level, located in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, near the border of Azerbaijan.

Hank’asar is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.985m (9,793ft) above the sea level, located in Syunik, the southernmost province of Armenia. 

Reaching an elevation of 3,182m (10,439ft) above sea level, Geghak’ar is a high mountain peak located in the Syunik province of southern Armenia. It is officially ranked as one of the highest roads of Armenia, requiring specialized vehicles for transit.

Vardenis ridge is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.040m (9,973ft) above the sea level, located in the Vayots Dzor province, at the southeastern end of Armenia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Mount Teghenis is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.839m (9,314ft) above the sea level, located in the Aragatsotn province of Armenia. 

Mount Spitakasar is a volcanic massif at an elevation of 3.255m (10,679ft) above the sea level, located in the Ararat Province of Armenia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

East Sevan is a ridge at an elevation of 3.376m (11,076ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Tashtuni Lernants’k’ is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.489m (8,166ft) above the sea level, located in Syunik province, in Southern Armenia.

Sevakatar is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.223m (10,574ft) above the sea level, located in Ararat Province, in Armenia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Sheksar is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.073m (10,082ft) above the sea level, located in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Tsaghkavet is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.081m (10,108ft) above the sea level, located in Ararat province of Armenia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Located in the Ararat Province of Armenia, Ughtusar is a high mountain peak reaching an elevation of 3,052m (10,013ft) above sea level. This ancient volcanic area is home to one of the highest roads in the country, offering a raw, high-altitude experience with panoramic views of the Armenian Highlands and the surrounding peaks.

Ulaghbyur is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.568m (11,706ft) above sea level, located in Syunik province of Armenia. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Jradzor is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.909m (9,543ft) above the sea level, located in Syunik, the southernmost province of Armenia. 

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