Ascent to Mount Ara via the northern route through the forest, climbing both the false summit (2,577 m) and the true summit (2,605 m). Route length: 17 km Elevation gain: 900 m Included in the price: • Transportation • Guide service Required and recommended gear: • Backpack (required) • Trekking poles (optional) • One-day food supply • Water (at least 1.5 l) • Personal first aid kit • Sunglasses • Cap • Warm clothes • Flashlight • Raincoat • Sunscreen • Hiking gaiters Comfortable, sporty clothing and hiking boots or hard-soled sport shoes are recommended, along with a spare pair of shoes. Meeting point: Martiros Sarian Park. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure; latecomers cannot be accommodated and missed departures are non-refundable. Registration: call 043 00 5165 or message Armenian Geographic on Facebook (Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM). First-time participants must also fill out the registration form. Payment is made by bank transfer to Armgeo LLC (Inecobank) mentioning your full name or phone number. To finalize your spot, send a payment screenshot via Facebook Messenger. Cancellations are accepted until 12:00 PM the day before the hike; last-minute cancellations are non-refundable.