Mountain guides’ training courses

As the popularity of mountain tourism increases annually, the need for mountain guides’ services increases too.

Armenian Geographic has been organizing two-month training courses for mountain guides since 2022.

There are three key reasons to pass our courses:

Learning theory from experts;
Boosting your practical skills during real outdoor activities (hikes);
If you complete the course with honors, you may work as a mountain guide in Armenian Geographic.

You will have theoretical and practical classes during your two-month course.

During theoretical classes you will study the geographical location of the Armenian Highland mountains, learn how to plan a walking route, choose the right equipment for hiking. Besides, you will acquire skills of working with GPS, targeting areas in a mountainous landscape and providing first aid.

During practical classes (hikes) you will apply the acquired knowledge in practice, develop skills and abilities. You may also accompany the group as an assistant or as a trailing guide if you want.

Course lecturers: Tigran Varag – founder of the Armenian Geographic company, author of the books “Mountains of Armenia” and “The Mountainous Island“; Rafik Zhamakochyan – doctor; Ashot Davtyan – a tourism and trail building specialist; Hrachuhi Ayvazyan – manager of ArmGeo and others.

What we offer

During the course you will have the opportunity to use your knowledge for practical matters. Moreover you will make some acquaintances and find new friends.

And most importantly – you will master a new profession in 2 months only, a fact proved by a special certificate by the Armenian Geographic company.