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Goris is a large town in southern [[Armenia]], and a confluence point for those travelling between Yerevan, Iran, & [[Nagorno -Karabakh]]. If you've gotten as far as Goris, you'll be more than aware that the condition of how awful the roads are atrocious. The town itself isn't the most charming, but there are plenty of hostels/guesthouses if you need a good rest.

Goris is on the main highway between Yerevan and Iran (M2). From Goris, though there are two routes going south: one a westerly route which passed passing through Tatev, while with the easterly one passes passing through Karahunj. Both of these routes converge before reaching Kapan. The easterly route (via Karahunj) is very busy with Iranian truckers who tend to very receptive to hitchhikers. Bear in mind that most Iranians are driving battered trucks that are about 25 years old (embargo, eh). Indeed it's very likely see a few of them broken-down on the side of the road.

If you're coming from Yerevan and want to go straight to Tatev (i.e. you've no need to see Goris), get dropped off at the Goris Entry Monument, which is about 4km from the town centrebefore Goris. The road for Tatev is right there.

As mentioned above, hitching a ride with an Iranian truck driver would be your best bet, as they're usually going to Yerevan or beyond. If possible, try to get as far as the Goris Entry Monument (yep - the turn-off for Kapan), as there is a store and large siding there where trucks can pull in. Quite a few drivers pull up for a refreshments at the store there.