70 km from Alvani to Omalo, about five hours. The road is narrow, mostly single-track, unsurfaced, with steep drops. It opens once the snow melts — usually from mid-June to early October, with the exact dates shifting each year. Drive it in daylight and in dry weather only; sections wash out after rain. A 4x4 with good ground clearance and real mountain off-road experience are both required.
Routes
Extreme
June — October
Tusheti, KakhetiAbano Pass — Alvani to Omalo
ალვანი (ახმეტა) → ომალო, თუშეთი
Georgia's highest drivable pass (2,926 m) and its most famous off-road drive — a narrow shelf road with enormous views.
- Distance
- 70 km
- Duration
- 5 h
- Max altitude
- 2926 m
- Surface
- Gravel, rocky switchbacks
Routes on the map
Safety
Weather in the high mountains turns fast. Ride in daylight, ride in a group, and tell someone your route. Season dates shift every year — check the state of the road before you set off.
