Mongolia

Nestled between Russia and China, Mongolia unfolds as a vast expanse of untouched beauty and boundless horizons. Embarking on its roads is to embark on a journey that marries nature's raw grandeur with tales of ancient nomads.

Driving through the expansive Gobi Desert, one is met with a vastness that resonates with solitude and serenity. Yet, as you navigate further, the challenging roads leading to Potanin Glacier present a contrast. Here, icy landscapes and pristine alpine vistas narrate tales of geologic time. The journey to Lake Khövsgöl during the colder months provides another unique experience. Here, the frozen expanse transforms into a surreal ice road, making it a rare and treacherous drive, yet one that offers unparalleled beauty.

The undulating steppes and meandering paths not only challenge a driver's skill but also awaken an appreciation for Mongolia's nomadic culture and rich heritage. Driving in Mongolia isn't just about maneuvering through terrains; it's about embracing the spirit of exploration, understanding the rhythms of a timeless culture, and being humbled by nature's immense canvas. Every mile traveled in this remarkable land is a testament to adventure, resilience, and the enduring allure of the open road.

How To Travel to Potanin Glacier

Located on the Western most point of Mongolia in Bayan-Ulgii Province, the Potanin Glacier is the longest glacier in the country.

Jaargalant wooden bridge: not for the sissies

Located in the Khövsgöl Province of Mongolia, the Jaargalant wooden bridge is 128.18m long on the Ider river. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Driving the Lake Khövsgöl ice road

Lake Khövsgöl is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 1.645m (5,396ft) above the sea level, located in the Khövsgöl Province of northwest of Mongolia.

Khurgan-Khoton Lakes: a truly outstanding 4x4 adventure

Located in the northern part of the Altai mountain range, near the Chinese border, in Bayan-Ölgii, the westernmost of the provinces of Mongolia, Khurgan and Khoton are two lakes situated at an elevation of more than 2.000m.

A memorable road trip to Tolbo Lake

Tolbo Lake is a high mountain fresh water lake at an elevation of 2.080m (6,824ft) above the sea level, located in western Mongolia.

Crossing the Khurgan and Khoton Lakes Bridge

Located in Bayan-Ölgii, the westernmost of the provinces of Mongolia, the bridge over the Khurgan and Khoton Lakes is a short wooden bridge. Impassable for 2 cars at the same time, this 100m bridge tests the skill, and courage, of any driver. It's one of the most spectacular bridges of the world.

Crossing the Khovd River bridge is not a piece of cake

Located in the Bayan-Ölgii Province in western Mongolia, Khovd River bridge is a wooden bridge spanning the Khovd River. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Ultimate 4wd destination: Orkhon Waterfall

Orkhon Waterfall is a 16-metres (52,5 feet) high and 5-metres (16 feet) wide waterfall located in the Orkhon valley of Övörkhangai Province in central Mongolia. The waterfalls formed 20.000 years ago after a unique combination of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

A paved road to the legendary Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake

Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.060m (6,758ft) above the sea level, located in the Khangai Mountains of central Mongolia. The lake supports Pike and other fishes. Rare birds are found here.

Hashaatin Davaa: courage is required to drive to the summit

Hashaatin Davaa is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.545m (8,349 ft) above the sea level, located in Bayan-Ölgii Province in western Mongolia.

Khongoryn Els

Located in Omnogovi province of Mongolia, the Khongor Sand Dunes are some of the largest and most impressive white sand dunes in the country.

Road A303

The A303 road is a very exciting journey in the heart of western Mongolia. The route involves crossing the Baidrag river without a bridge.

Khorgo Mountain

Khorgo Mountain is a dormant volcano at an elevation of 2.210m (7,250ft) above the sea level, located in the Tariat district in the Arkhangai Province of Mongolia.

Hangal Nuur

The Hangal Lake, also known as Khangal Lake, is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Khentii province, in north-eastern Mongolia.

Chuya Highway

Chuya Highway is one of the most beautiful highways in the world, going through the Altay Mountains, in the heart of Siberia, Russia. Bear in mind that it’s not an easy trip: the road can be quite steep and winding.

Pereval Durbet-Daba

Pereval Durbet-Daba is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.482m (8,143ft) above the sea level, located on the Russian-Mongolian border. At the pass there’s a 23 km wide neutral zone.

The Wild Road from Delüün to Bulgan

The road from Delüün to Bulgan is a very challening mountain drive located in the Bayan-Ölgii Province, in western Mongolia, near the Chinese border.

A 4x4 road to Sangiin Dalai Nuur

Sangiin Dalai Nuur is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.570m (8,431ft) above the sea located in the Bayankhongor Province in southern Mongolia.

Khoridol pass: this road is not for timid drivers

Khoridol pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.266m (7,434ft) above the sea level, located in the Horidol Saridag Mountains of Khovsgol province, in Mongolia. Significant portions of the road to the summit pass run through riverbeds that often flood after rains.