Meghri Pass
Category 120 km
Distance
900 m
Elevation Gain
4.5%
Average Gradient
10%
Max Gradient
1430 m
Summit Elevation
Meghri Pass is the southernmost significant cycling climb in Armenia, ascending from the Araks River valley near the Iranian border — at approximately 530m one of the lowest elevations accessible by road in the country — to the Bargushat ridge at 1,430m that separates the subtropical Meghri microcli...
Pro Tip
Meghri is a full-day expedition from Yerevan (approximately 320km south) and requires either a multi-day itinerary in the Syunik region or a vehicle support arrangement. The climb is best tackled in M...