A Medieval Fortress Covered in White / One Day Tour

Smbataberd is one of the most-visited hiking destinations in summer and there is nothing quite as magical as experiencing the famous summer hike when it is covered with snow. Off-season hiking is a best way to see the trail in a whole new light and likely with a lot less people.

Smbataberd is an impregnable fortress of the 5th century, surrounded on three sides by steep slopes, which go down into the gorge, where the rivers Artabuyn and Yeghegis flow.

From here, you can enjoy a magnificent view of Mount Teksar, which is breathtaking in winter.

At the end of the hike, we will go down to the Yeghegis village and see the Zorats church, which is the only church in Armenia to have an open air altar.

In the evening we will return to Yerevan.

Tour details:

• Location – Vayots Dzor Province
• Distance from Yerevan – 175 km
• Length of the route – 12 km
• Difficulty level – moderate
• The best hiking period –  all seasons

Tour price:

Number of Participants	Price per group
1 – 2	105 000 AMD
3 – 4	135 000 AMD
5 – 6	145 000 AMD
7 – 10	165 000 AMD

The price includes:

• service of the English-speaking guide
• transport by air-conditioned coach
• hotel pickup and drop-off

 

Gear list:

• hiking boots
• spare shoes
• backpack 20L – 30L
• warm clothes
• fleece jacket
• fleece hat
• gloves
• personal first aid kit
• trekking poles
• raincoat
• cap or buff
• sunglasses
• forehead flashlight
• hiking gaiters
• sun cream
• lip balm

 

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

Winter Hiking in Armenia