Syunik · Armenia
Meghri Pass
M2Kapan to Meghri
the highest pass on Armenia’s main north-south highway at 2,535 m, the Meghri Pass climbs through relentless switchbacks from the subtropical south near the Iranian border to bare Syunik highland with views into Iran and Azerbaijan.
From Kapan in the forested Voghji valley the road climbs through Arevik National Park, the gradient unrelenting through hundreds of switchbacks to the Tashtun saddle at 2,535 m, before an equally dramatic descent to Meghri, a town so far south it grows pomegranates and figs, near the Agarak crossing into Iran.
Meghri Pass on the map41.8 mi · point to point
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Corners
busiest around mile 41Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%645 – 2,554.6 mPoints of interest3 stops
- Tashtun passViewpoint22 mi in
- World War II MemorialLandmark41 mi in
- Baghaberd FortressLandmark7.6 mi in
Hazards
- Very steep grades
- Endless switchbacks
- Rapid weather changes
- Avalanche risk
- Limited rescue in winter
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Sources
“The pass offers an amazing vista over mountain landscape in Southern Armenia to nearby Iran and Azerbaijan. It's said to be the highest paved road in the country.”
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