{
  "name": "Meghri Pass",
  "slug": "meghri-pass",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/meghri-pass/",
  "summary": "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.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "M2"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "Armenia",
    "region": "Syunik",
    "start": {
      "name": "Kapan",
      "lat": 39.207097,
      "lon": 46.405735
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Meghri",
      "lat": 38.90123,
      "lon": 46.245578
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 41.8,
    "lengthKm": 67.3,
    "driveMinutes": 88,
    "corners": 66,
    "hairpins": 4,
    "maxGradientPercent": 17,
    "summitMetres": 2554.6,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "demanding",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 6
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Very steep grades",
    "Endless switchbacks",
    "Rapid weather changes",
    "Avalanche risk",
    "Limited rescue in winter"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "mountain",
    "gorge",
    "valley"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Tashtun pass",
    "World War II Memorial",
    "Baghaberd Fortress"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 355
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-08-03"
}