Hiking in National Parks - Armenian Geographic - ArmGeo.am https://www.armgeo.am/en/category/hiking-in-national-parks/ Armenian Geographic Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:41:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/www.armgeo.am/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/cropped-logo.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Hiking in National Parks - Armenian Geographic - ArmGeo.am https://www.armgeo.am/en/category/hiking-in-national-parks/ 32 32 166115904 Three Hawks Trail https://www.armgeo.am/en/three-hawks-trail/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:32:22 +0000 https://www.armgeo.am/three-hawks-trail/ We offer you a hike along the Three Hawks Trail – one of the most picturesque and impressive routes, located on the territory of the Dilijan National Park in the Tavush province.

Three Hawks Loop

Three Hawks Loop

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Let’s start the hike from the village of Hovk. We will descend along the slopes of the Ijevan Mountains to the village of Haghartsin. Our group will walk through dense forests surrounded by majestic peaks of the Ijevan mountains to enjoy a stunning view of the Aghstev river valley.

We’ll come back to Yerevan in the evening.

Tour details:

  • Location – Tavush Province
  • Distance from Yerevan – 120 km
  • Length of the route  — 15 km
  • Altitude gain — 650 m
  • Difficulty level — moderate
  • The best hiking period – from Mart to November

Tour price:

Number of Participants

Price per group 

1 – 2

 95 000 AMD

3 – 4

 105 000 AMD
5 – 6

 125 000 AMD
7 – 10

 145 000 AMD

 

The price includes:

  • service of the English-speaking guide
  • transport
  • hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

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Yeranos Mountains

]]> 83945 Mount Artanish https://www.armgeo.am/en/mount-artanish/ Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:14:19 +0000 https://www.armgeo.am/?p=64051 Mount Artanish, which stands 2461 m high, is located on a peninsula of the same name, 4 km southwest of the village of Artanish. The mountain is covered with meadows and shrubs․ A stunning view will open up in front us from the summit, demonstrating the place of intersection of the Greater and Lesser Sevan.

By the way, Artanish is the only mountain standing so close to Sevan, from where one can enjoy the whole view of the lake with all its glory.

Artanish

Mount Artanish

We will start our hike from the slopes of the mountain and walk to the top. The stunning view of Sevan and Geghama Mountain Range will accompany us during the whole hike.

After getting a bang out of the scene around us, making photos and taking a load off, we will descend to Artanish peninsula and continue our hike along the shore of the Lake Sevan.

Artanish

Mount Artanish

We’ll have some rest time on the shore and enjoy the beautiful view of the Lake Sevan.

In the evening we will return to Yerevan.

 

Tour details:

  • Location – Gegharkunik Province
  • Distance from Yerevan – 110 km
  • Length of the route – 10 km
  • Altitude gain – 550 m
  • Difficulty level – moderate
  • The best hiking period –  from September to November, April & May

 

Tour price:

Number of Participants

Price per group

1 – 2

  105 000 AMD

3 – 4

 125 000 AMD
5 – 6

165 000 AMD
7 – 10

185 000 AMD

 

The price includes:

  • service of the English-speaking guide
  • transport
  • hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fee to Sevan National Park.

 

Gear list:

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

The book “The Mountainous Island” is a great present for both your hiking friend who is interested in the mountains of Armenia, and for yourself. All of the mountains described in the book were climbed by ArmGeo throughout the course of his 10-year career.

For orders write us on Facebook or call 043 00 5165

For more information, click on the photo.

The Mountainous Island

The Mountainous Island

“The Mountainous Island” is the best representation of Armenia and might become an essential part of your book collection․ It will forever remember you of your days and treks in Armenia.

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Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Mets Parakhadem

Hike to Mount Mets Parakhadem

Three Hawks Trail

Three Hawks Trail

Hike to Mount Dimats

Hike to Mount Dimats

Climbing Mountain Aragats

Lakes of Aragats

One-day hike to the Lakes of Aragats

Ascent to the Northern summit of Mt Aragats

Ascent to the Northern summit of Mt Aragats

Climbing Volcano Azhdahak

Climbing Volcano Azhdahak

Yeranos Mountains

Yeranos Mountains

]]> 64051 Climbing Mount Apakekar https://www.armgeo.am/en/climbing_apakekar/ Thu, 22 Nov 2018 10:09:33 +0000 https://www.armgeo.am/?p=31491 Mountain Apakekar (Abeghakar) is located in Tavush province, between villages Haghartsin and Hovk, in the territory of Dilijan National Park. The altitude is 1651m above sea level. From the village Haghartsin one can see an impressive uprising mountain, which won’t leave you indifferent. You won’t find any information about this mountain in the internet, because it is not famous among mountain climbers.

Mount Apakekar is situated in the territory of Dilijan National Park.

Dilijan National Park is a unique site of Armenia’s wildlife. The forests of the national park covers about 40,000 acres.

Mountain Apakekar

Mountain Apakekar

արշավային երթուղիներ դիլիջան ազգային պարկում Climbing Mount Apakekar Mountain Apakekar Climbing

Dilijan National Park was established in 1958 with a purpose of preserving and enriching the flora and fauna of the area and breeding new species in local conditions. The forests of the park are of primary importance and have land-protective, water-regulating, scientific and economic value.

In the evening we will return to Yerevan.

By the way you can also watch this beautiful video about Tavush region of Armenia.

Tour details:

  • Location – Tavush Region
  • Height of the mountain – 1651 m
  • Altitude gain  – 700 m
  • Distance from Yerevan – 123 km
  • Length of the route – 12 km
  • Difficulty level – moderate

 

Tour price:

Number of Participants

Price per group

1 – 2

95 000 AMD

3 – 4

105 000 AMD

5 – 6

125 000 AMD

7 – 10

145 000 AMD

 

The price includes:

  • Service of the English-speaking guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

The book “The Mountainous Island” is a great present for both your hiking friend who is interested in the mountains of Armenia, and for yourself. All of the mountains described in the book were climbed by ArmGeo throughout the course of his 10-year career.

For orders write us on Facebook or call 043 00 5165

For more information, click on the photo.

The Mountainous Island

The Mountainous Island

“The Mountainous Island” is the best representation of Armenia and might become an essential part of your book collection․ It will forever remember you of your days and treks in Armenia.

Hiking and trekking tours in Armenia

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Mets Parakhadem

Hike to Mount Mets Parakhadem

Three Hawks Trail

Three Hawks Trail

Hike to Mount Dimats

Hike to Mount Dimats

Climbing Mountain Aragats

Lakes of Aragats

One-day hike to the Lakes of Aragats

]]> 31491 Climbing Mountain Ayrikar https://www.armgeo.am/en/ayrikar/ Thu, 03 May 2018 12:19:37 +0000 https://www.armgeo.am/ayrikar/ In the Tavush province of Armenia, the picturesque town of Dilijan offers a stunning view to the peak of the mountain Ayrikar (widow stone), the height of which is 2510 meters. The crag, which we call Ayrikar, is very impressive and astonishing, despite not being considered as a geographical peak.

Mountain Ayrikar / Dilijan

Mountain Ayrikar / Dilijan

Mountain Ayrikar / Dilijan Топ 7 походов в Армении Mountain Ayrikar - ArmGeo

Dilijan city

Early in the morning, we will head from Yerevan to Dilijan, from where we will start climbing mountain Ayrikar.

Dilijan itself is considered to be a national park and is encircled by the territory of the “Dilijan Reserve”.

Mountain Ayrikar

View from mountain Ayrikar

Mountain Ayrikar / Dilijan Топ 7 походов в Армении Mountain Ayrikar / Dilijan

In the evening we will return to Yerevan.

We suggest you to watch this beautiful video about Tavush region.

 

Details of the trip:

  • Location – Tavush province
  • The height of the mountain-2610
  • Relative altitude-1100m
  • Distance from Yerevan – 100km
  • Length of the route – 16 km
  • Difficulty level – moderate
  • The best hiking period- from April to June, from September to November

Tour price:

Number of Participants

Price per group

1 – 2

 95 000 AMD

3 – 4

105 000 AMD

5 – 6

125 000 AMD
7 – 10

145 000 AMD

 

The price includes:

  • Service of the English-speaking guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

The book “The Mountainous Island” is a great present for both your hiking friend who is interested in the mountains of Armenia, and for yourself. All of the mountains described in the book were climbed by ArmGeo throughout the course of his 10-year career.

For orders write us on Facebook or call 043 00 5165

For more information, click on the photo.

The Mountainous Island

The Mountainous Island

“The Mountainous Island” is the best representation of Armenia and might become an essential part of your book collection․ It will forever remember you of your days and treks in Armenia.

Hiking and trekking tours in Armenia

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Vahagn and Astghik waterfalls

Mets Parakhadem

Hike to Mount Mets Parakhadem

Three Hawks Trail

Three Hawks Trail

Hike to Mount Dimats

Hike to Mount Dimats

Climbing Mountain Aragats

Lakes of Aragats

One-day hike to the Lakes of Aragats

]]> 32267 From Lake Parz to Gosh https://www.armgeo.am/en/from_lake_parz_to_gosh/ Sun, 28 May 2017 10:51:41 +0000 https://www.armgeo.am/from_lake_parz_to_gosh-2/ This track starts from Parz lake and finishes in Gosh village. The trail goes through thick forests of Dilijan National Park. You can see khachqars (cross – stones) on your way from the lake to the village. After passing over several little rivers you will reach a wide meadow, where you can enjoy the wonderful view of Ijevan Mountain Range.

Lake Parz

Lake Parz

From lake Parz to Gosh От озера Парз к селу Гош Монастырь Гошаванк

Goshavank Monastery

From the meadow the way leads you to the village Gosh, birthplace of Mkhitar Gosh.  From the top of the village you can clearly see Goshavank monastery. Goshavank (Nor Getik Monastery) got its name in 1213, after Mkhitar Gosh, who founded the monastery in 1188, with the support of the Lords Ivane and Zaqare. It used to have a college, a university and a seminary. Many manuscripts were written, rewritten and kept here.

From lake Parz to Gosh

From lake Parz to Gosh

Goshavank monastery Монастырь Гошаванк Goshavank monastery

After exploring Gosh village we will return to Yerevan.

By the way you can also watch this picturesque video abut Tavush region.

 

Tour details:

  • Location – Tavush Province
  • Distance from Yerevan – 120 km
  • Length of the route – 7 km
  • Difficulty level – moderate
  • The best hiking period –  April – November

Tour price:

Number of Participants

Price per group

1 – 2

105 000 AMD

3 – 4

115 000 AMD

5 – 6

125 000 AMD

7 – 10

150 000 AMD

 

The price includes:

  • Service of the English-speaking guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

The book “The Mountainous Island” is a great present for both your hiking friend who is interested in the mountains of Armenia, and for yourself. All of the mountains described in the book were climbed by ArmGeo throughout the course of his 10-year career.

For orders write us on Facebook or call 043 00 5165

For more information, click on the photo.

The Mountainous Island

The Mountainous Island

“The Mountainous Island” is the best representation of Armenia and might become an essential part of your book collection․ It will forever remember you of your days and treks in Armenia.

Hiking and Trekking tours in Armenia

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The Northern summit of Aragats

 

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