The Top 20 Mountain Passes in the Greater Caucasus
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in the Greater Caucasus and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
The Guli Pass between Mestia and the Betscho Valley offers not only a wonderful view of the twin towers of the Ushba but a 360-degree panorama over the entire Upper Svaneti. The stage is long but absolutely worth it.
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The ascent to the Atsunta Pass (3520 m), the highest point of our trekking trip in Georgia, is quite exhausting because of the altitude and the muddy path. The path …
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... and the paths of the herds of sheep, felt to have been well-trodden for centuries, are not without problems, especially when going downhill.
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Fantastic view, this place invites you to take a break.
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View of the double summit of the 4710 meter high mountain Ushba
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It's totally mesmerizing to stand on this pass. On one side is the Adishi Glacier and a huge mountain massif and on the other side the meadows run down into …
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At the intersection of the hiking trail and the gravel road there is a small chapel and you have a great view.
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Up here at the Cross Pass there is still a monument, the remains of former fortresses, a small monastery and a cemetery where German prisoners of war are buried.
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The pass is at an altitude of 2,379 m. The Georgian Military Highway runs over the Cross Pass from Tbilisi through the Darial Gorge, located north of the pass, to …
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This huge climb is 100% worth it! Amazing scenery, hardly any cars (none at all early in the morning), breathtaking views, and coffee and cake at the top by @itsdaj1 …
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