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 its geography mostly mountainous, 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 the country. A steep paved road to Meghri Pass is a challenging drive climbing up to 2.535m (8,316ft) above sea level and discover the thrills of Vardenyats Pass: A Serpentine Journey through Armenia's Majestic Mountains, topping out at 2.410m (7,906ft) above sea level, in the Vayots Dzor Province.
Jradzor
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.
Piramza Pass
Piramza Pass is a high mountain pass an elevation of 2.795m (9,169ft) above the sea level, located in the Syunik Province of Armenia.
Ulaghbyur
Ulaghbyur is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.963m (9,721ft) above the sea level, located in Syunik, the southernmost province of Armenia.
Mount Tsaghkunyats
Mount Tsaghkunyats is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.809m (9,215ft) above the sea level, located in Kotayk province, in the central part of Armenia.
Sev Lake
Sev Lake is a glacial lake at an elevation of 2.678m (8,786ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Tagheri
Tagheri is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.996m (9,829ft) above the sea level, located in the Ararat province of Armenia.
Kovasar
Kovasar is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.784m (9,133ft) above the sea level, located in the Gegharkunik province of Armenia.
Bagnatun
Bagnatun is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.768m (9,081ft) above the sea level, located in Vayots Dzor province of Armenia.
Tsar-Verin Shorjha
Tsar-Verin Shorjha is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.748m (9,015ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan.