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Ardvi — Yaghdan Hike
A new route in the Lori region exploring the villages of Ardvi and Yaghdan. The hike starts at the Odzy Port monument, visits the 13th-century St. Hovhannes Monastery, reaches the summit of Mount Shekaghbyur, and passes through the Hovnanadzor settlement. We finish in Yaghdan, a village founded by Greeks in 1821 that still preserves its signature red-tiled roofs. Distance: 13 km Elevation gain/loss: 780 m Requirements: Wear comfortable hiking clothes and sturdy boots (non-fabric preferred). Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and a one-day supply of food and water. Please bring a second pair of shoes to leave in the transport and use reusable containers for your lunch. Meeting point: Sakharov Square (Nalbandyan-Pushkin corner). Please arrive 10 minutes early; the group departs on time. To register: 1. Call 094 274 654. 2. First-time participants must complete the agreement: https://forms.gle/QCFzSNBDv5FJqmrC6 3. Transfer the fee to IDBank account 118 140 062 753 00 (Astghik Harutyunyan) and send the receipt. Cancellations are refundable only if made before 10:00 AM on the day before the hike.
Organizer
Tailor-made guided outdoor adventures in Armenia and beyond — offering hiking, camping, gastro and cultural tours for all ages. Multilingual (Armenian/Russian/English) and family-friendly, they run day hikes, kids' outings and multi-day trekking trips.
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Ardvi — Yaghdan Hike
A new route in the Lori region exploring the villages of Ardvi and Yaghdan. The hike starts at the Odzy Port monument, visits the 13th-century St. Hovhannes Monastery, reaches the summit of Mount Shekaghbyur, and passes through the Hovnanadzor settlement. We finish in Yaghdan, a village founded by Greeks in 1821 that still preserves its signature red-tiled roofs. Distance: 13 km Elevation gain/loss: 780 m Requirements: Wear comfortable hiking clothes and sturdy boots (non-fabric preferred). Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and a one-day supply of food and water. Please bring a second pair of shoes to leave in the transport and use reusable containers for your lunch. Meeting point: Sakharov Square (Nalbandyan-Pushkin corner). Please arrive 10 minutes early; the group departs on time. To register: 1. Call 094 274 654. 2. First-time participants must complete the agreement: https://forms.gle/QCFzSNBDv5FJqmrC6 3. Transfer the fee to IDBank account 118 140 062 753 00 (Astghik Harutyunyan) and send the receipt. Cancellations are refundable only if made before 10:00 AM on the day before the hike.
Organizer
Tailor-made guided outdoor adventures in Armenia and beyond — offering hiking, camping, gastro and cultural tours for all ages. Multilingual (Armenian/Russian/English) and family-friendly, they run day hikes, kids' outings and multi-day trekking trips.
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