What are the most spectacular roads in Armenia?

Step into Armenia, where the tapestry of the Caucasus unfolds beneath your wheels, revealing roads that are as rich in history as they are in splendor. Here, nestled between East and West, every turn offers glimpses of ancient tales and breathtaking panoramas.

The demanding ascent to Aragats Research Station tests both machine and mettle, drawing travelers into a world of alpine wonders. Meanwhile, the Vardenyats Pass, once a vital artery of the Silk Road, beckons adventurers with its spiraled trails, intertwining history with unparalleled vistas of Armenia's mountainous majesty. But for those with a taste for the truly vertiginous, Meghri Pass presents an ascent that seems to kiss the heavens, while the Vorotan Pass weaves a serpentine path that challenges even the most seasoned travelers - a word of caution: it's not for those who know the pangs of car sickness!

Each road, be it the echoing paths to ancient monasteries or the modern highways that cross golden fields, tells a unique story. As we journey through the most spectacular routes Armenia offers, brace for an enthralling mix of natural beauty, millennia-old tales, and the vibrant pulse of a culture that has witnessed the ebbs and flows of time. So, strap in, and allow Armenia's roads to narrate tales of valor, faith, and undying spirit.

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 the sea level, located on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan. 

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. 

Geghak’ar is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.182m (10,439ft) above the sea level, located in Syunik, the southernmost province of Armenia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Mount Kaputjugh is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.429m (11,250ft) above the sea level, located on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

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 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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ughtusar is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.052m (10,013ft) above the sea level, located in Ararat province of Armenia. It’s one of the highest roads of 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. 

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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