소코카서스‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪9‬개의 산길

Goderdzi pass, work is in full swing to widen and harden the road. Now (2025) half was still unpaved, but doable.

A great reward after the climb! Water available at the summit

Definitely worth the effort! The road is currently being paved, there are a lot of trucks with building materials on the road. After rain the road becomes very greasy and muddy, be careful there are a lot of sharp gravel stones under the mud. I think by the end of 2025 the road will be completely paved on both sides. The exit towards Akhaltsikhe is almost completely finished.

Part of the old road to Yerevan. Mostly nice packed gravel and grass, low grade ascent from North side. Orchids in Spring. Water source at the North end with a small shelter.

If you like narrow, badly-lit, unventilated, potholed tunnels full of deafening traffic and diesel fumes, take the highway. If you don't, suck up the extra bit of climbing and enjoy this almost completely traffic-free alternative over the mountain pass (actually the original road before the tunnel was built)!

highest point in my trip

Incredible performance!!

This road is not on google maps, but possibly the highlight of our Armenian trip! The road is pretty good quality for gravel and not to steep! The scenery is spectacular!