Roads of Georgia

Nestled between the rugged Caucasus Mountains and the shimmering Black Sea, Georgia weaves a tapestry of ancient civilizations, poetic landscapes, and roads that echo tales of bygone eras. These are not mere routes, but lifelines that chart the nation's heartbeat, where history has been written and rewritten with every turn of the wheel.

Embark on the treacherous yet mesmerizing journey through the Abano Pass, renowned as the loftiest drivable path in the Caucasus. Be prepared, for as winter casts its icy veil, this road sleeps under a blanket of snow, awaiting the thaw of spring to share its tales again. Traverse the majestic Zagari Pass, a testament to nature's grandeur and man's perseverance, offering glimpses of Georgia's heart and soul in every twist and climb.

The wild allure of the Jvari Pass beckons next, a road that dances with nature's whims, challenging and rewarding in equal measure. And then, there’s the legendary Georgian Military Road, a route steeped in tales of trade, tumultuous wars, and legends that have shaped the Caucasus narrative.

From the fertile wine valleys of Kakheti to the historical echoes of ancient fortresses, driving in Georgia is more than an adventure; it's an immersion into a rich cultural tapestry. So, fasten your seatbelt and embark on a journey where the roads of Georgia whisper stories of valor, love, and timeless beauty.

Abano Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,864m (9,396ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between Kakheti and Tusheti regions of Georgia. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.

Pereval Zagari is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.620m (8,595ft) above sea level, located in Georgia. The road to the summit is in awful shape. Better avoid it.

Jvari Pass (Cross Pass) is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,395m (7,857ft) above sea level, located in the Stepantsminda District of Georgia.

The Georgian Military Road, part of the E117 road, is a highlight to any trip to Georgia, and one of South Caucasus' most scenic roads, steeped in trade, wars, and legends. This ancient passage from Georgia to Russia is a spectacular adventure.

Located in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region of Georgia, at the head of the Enguri gorge, Ushguli is the highest continuously inhabited settlement in Europe at an elevation of 2.410m (7,910ft) above the sea level.

Zekari Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.157m (7,076ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Imereti and Samtskhe-Javakheti regions, in Georgia.

Klukhorskii Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.851m (9,353ft) above the sea level, located in Abkhazia, an autonomous republic in Georgia. It's one of the highest roads of Europe.

Goderdzi Pass (Goderdzis Ugheltekhili) is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.027m (6,650ft) above the sea level located on the boundary of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara and the Samtskhe–Javakheti region of Georgia.

Ugheltekhili Dat'visjvari (‘Bear Cross Pass’) is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.689m (8,822ft) above the sea level, located in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia.

Pereval Mamisonskiy is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.836m (9,304ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Georgia and the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania of Russia. It's one of the highest roads of Europe.

Roki Tunnel (Roksky Tunnel) is an international high mountain tunnel at an elevation of 2,130m (6,988ft) above the sea level, located on the border of North Ossetia–Alania Republic of Russia and Georgia.

Pereval Latpari is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.834m (9,297ft) above the sea level, located in Svaneti province, in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region of western Georgia. Drive with care as this is a mountain road with hairpin curves and dangerous dropoffs. It’s one of the highest roads of Georgia.

Located in Kakheti, southeast of Tbilisi near the Azerbaijan border, David Gareja Monastery is a rock-hewn Georgian Orthodox monastery complex. It’s perhaps the most remarkable of all Georgia's ancient sites.

Tskhratskaro Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.471m (8,106ft) above the sea level, located in the Samtskhe–Javakheti region, in southern Georgia.

Kazbegi Tunnel is an international high mountain tunnel on the Russia-Georgia border, on the northern slopes of the mighty Caucasus range.

Sabaduri Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.423m (4,668ft) above the sea level, located in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, in eastern Georgia.

Pereval Rikotskiy is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.011m (3,316ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary between Shida Kartli and Imereti regions of eastern Georgia.

Pereval Akhuk-Dara is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.104m (6,902ft) above the sea level located on the border of Georgia and Ruassia, in the Caucasus Mountains.

Tikmataji Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.171m (7,122ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Samtskhe-Javakheti and Kvemo Kartli subdivisions of southern Georgia.

Gergeti Trinity is a high mountain church at an elevation of 2.178m (7,145ft) above the sea level, located in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of north-eastern Georgia.

Gombori pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.639m (5,377ft) above the sea level, located in the Kakheti region of eastern Georgia.

Part of the Greater Caucasus region, Georgia is a country strategically located at the crossroads where Europe meets Asia that’s been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The country is bounded by the Black Sea, Russia, Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan. With thousands of years of history, the state's weather is mostly moderate, but Georgia has occasional extreme weather. The country occasionally suffers from earthquakes.

Mount Sadzele is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.225m (10,580ft) above the sea level, located in the Stepantsminda District, in Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of eastern Georgia. It's one of the highest roads of Europe.

Mount Tetnuldi is a high mountain peak located in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region of Georgia. A chairlift service road to the west climbs up to 3.149m (10,331ft) above the sea level. It's one of the highest roads of Europe.

Ushba is a high mountain peak located in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region of western Georgia. An access road southeast of the peak climbs up to 3.137m (10,291ft) above the sea level. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe.

Mount Kudebi is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.991m (9,812ft) above the sea level, located in the Stepantsminda District, in Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of eastern Georgia. It's one of the highest roads of Europe.

Pereval Ugyr is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.930m (6,332ft) above the sea level, located in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region of western Georgia.

Pereval Rokskiy is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.981m (9,780ft) above the sea level, located on the border of North Ossetia–Alania Republic of Russia and Georgia. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Ilgar Dağı Geçidi is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,550m (8,366ft) above sea level, located in the Ardahan Province of Turkey. 

Kobi Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,956m (9,698ft) above sea level, located in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.

Pereval Bogovatchosgele is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,972m (9,750ft) above sea level, located in the region of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, in Georgia. It's one of the highest roads in Europe.

Gudamakari Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,406m (7,893ft) above sea level, located in the region of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, in Georgia.