Roads of Armenia

Plan the perfect driving adventure with this helpful guide! Learn more about the things to consider before driving the most spectacular roads of Armenia.

The demanding road to the Aragats Research Station

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

A steep paved road to Vardenyats Pass in Armenia

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

Highest roads 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.

A steep paved road to Meghri Pass

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

Mount Ughtasar is only for 4wd vehicles in good weather

Mount Ughtasar is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.296m (10,813ft) above the sea level, located of the Ishkhanasar range 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 of the country.

Road trip guide: Conquering the Devil’s bridge

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

The road to Vorotan Pass, not recommended if you're prone to car sickness

Vorotani Lerrnants'k' is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.344m (7,690ft) above the sea level, located in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia.

Mount Armaghan, a truly outstanding SUV adventure

Mount Armaghan is an extinct volcano at an elevation of 2.811m (9,222ft) above the sea level, located in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. 

A wild 4x4 road to Kaputzhukh Pass

Kaputzhukh Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.492m (11,456ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Azerbaijan and Armenia. It's one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

The paved mountain road to Sotk Pass

Pereval Zodskij is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.374m (7,788ft) above the sea level, located on the Azerbaijan-Armenia border.

Noravank Monastery: a paved narrow road

Noravank is a 13th-century Armenian monastery, located in the Vayots Dzor Province, in Southern Armenia.

A wild road to Mount Vayots, an extinct volcano

Mount Vayots (Vayots Sar) is an extinct volcano located in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia.

The road to Trchkan Waterfall isn’t an easy one

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.

Spitakasar Pass

Spitakasar Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.262m (10,702ft) above the sea level, located in the Kotayk province, at the central part of Armenia. It's one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Bechenagskiy Pereval

The Betschenagsku Pass is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.346m (7,696ft) above the sea level, located on the Azerbaijan- Armenia border.

Sevan Pass

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.

Shativank

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.

Travel guide to the top of Ayich’ingil Lerrnants’k’

Ayich’ingil Lerrnants’k’ is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.466m (11,371ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Pavarotlar

Pavarotlar is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.132m (10,275ft) above the sea level, located on the Azerbaijan- Armenia border. The average gradient is 12.55%. It's one of the highest mountain roads of the country.

Vishapasar

Vishapasar is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.890m (9,481ft) above the sea level, located in the Ararat Province of Armenia. 

Bargooshat Pass

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.

Lake Akna

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.

Karmir Pass

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.

A memorable road trip to K’ashat’agh

K’ashat’agh is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.874m (9,429ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan. 

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