Cross pass description and photos - Georgia: Gudauri (Topic)

Cross pass description and photos - Georgia: Gudauri. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photos and a map showing the nearest significant objects.

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The Gudauri (Cross) Pass is one of the natural attractions of the city of Gudauri. The pass is located in the most picturesque valley of the Aragvi river and leads from the Terek river valley to the Aragvi river valley. To the west of the pass is the Kelskoe volcanic plateau.

The Cross Pass got its name from a large stone cross installed here in 1824, which served as a designation point for the pass. This cross was seen in due time by M.Yu. Lermontov, A.S. Pushkin and A.S. Griboyedov.

The most beautiful road among the picturesque mountains follows the ancient historical path that connects the Transcaucasia and the North Caucasus through the Darial Gorge. Today it is the Georgian Military Highway Vladikavkaz - Tbilisi. The track is 208 km long and is one of the most difficult in the world. For tourists, unexpected avalanches, heavy snowfalls and winds, as well as quite busy traffic are fraught with danger. Despite this, travelers will find an amazing landscape and many historical sights here.

One of the most interesting and most frequent tourist routes is to travel to the famous Gudauri Pass by car, and then stop in the beautiful ski resort town of Gudauri. After a long trip, you can relax in comfortable hotels, restaurants and cafes with delicious Georgian kitchen.

Passing at an altitude of 2379 m through the main ridge of the Caucasus, the Gudaur Pass is a wonderful opportunity to see the snow-white mountains, breathe in the clean, healthy air and recharge with a lot of positive emotions.

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