Hike to Mount Ara

Hike to Mount Ara

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A trek up Mount Ara in the Kotayk region, famously known as Armenia's "sleeping giant" and named after King Ara the Beautiful. The hike starts from Tsaghkevank, a chapel nestled in a natural cave on the mountain slope, continues to the summit, and descends along the eastern slope. • Route distance: ~10 km • Elevation: 2,605 m • Relative elevation gain: ~600 m

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Armland Adventure & Travel is an Armenia-based adventure tour operator offering guided hiking, trekking and cultural expeditions. With over a decade of experience, they run local day hikes and nature treks as well as high‑altitude climbs and international trips (e.g., Machu Picchu, Kilimanjaro), emphasizing a friendly, experienced, community‑focused adventure vibe.

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Hike to Mount Ara
ArmLand Adventure & Travel

Hike to Mount Ara

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A trek up Mount Ara in the Kotayk region, famously known as Armenia's "sleeping giant" and named after King Ara the Beautiful. The hike starts from Tsaghkevank, a chapel nestled in a natural cave on the mountain slope, continues to the summit, and descends along the eastern slope. • Route distance: ~10 km • Elevation: 2,605 m • Relative elevation gain: ~600 m

Organizer

Armland Adventure & Travel is an Armenia-based adventure tour operator offering guided hiking, trekking and cultural expeditions. With over a decade of experience, they run local day hikes and nature treks as well as high‑altitude climbs and international trips (e.g., Machu Picchu, Kilimanjaro), emphasizing a friendly, experienced, community‑focused adventure vibe.

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