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Ascent to Mt. Azhdahak and Karmir Katar
Ascent to Mount Azhdahak (3597 m), the highest peak of the Geghama mountain range. From Yerevan, the group moves to Geghard village and continues by GAZ-52 truck to the starting point at 3,000 meters. The hike first leads to the beautiful crater of Karmir Katar, followed by the ascent to Azhdahak's summit and its crater lake. Along the way, we will see Lake Vanki, ancient petroglyphs, and vishapakars (dragon stones). Route length: 12 km Altitude gain: 700 m Required gear: Backpack, trekking poles, one-day meal, water (at least 1.5L), personal first aid kit, sunglasses, cap, warm clothes, headlight, raincoat, sunscreen, hiking gaiters, swimsuit. Sporty, comfortable clothes and hiking boots with hard soles are recommended (plus a spare pair of shoes). To register, call 043 00 5165 or message the Armenian Geographic Facebook page. First-time hikers must fill out the form: https://bit.ly/3Yhra9b. Payment: Armgeo LLC (InecoBank, account 2052 0222 1888 1001). Send a screenshot of the receipt to the organizer via Messenger to confirm. Cancellations are accepted until 12:00 PM the day before the trip.
Organizer
Armenia-based hiking and trekking operator running day hikes, multi-day treks and international mountaineering expeditions (Ararat, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Everest Base Camp, Machu Picchu, etc.). Combines scenic nature and cultural site visits with guided, safety-focused outdoor experiences for tourists and local hikers.
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Ascent to Mt. Azhdahak and Karmir Katar
Ascent to Mount Azhdahak (3597 m), the highest peak of the Geghama mountain range. From Yerevan, the group moves to Geghard village and continues by GAZ-52 truck to the starting point at 3,000 meters. The hike first leads to the beautiful crater of Karmir Katar, followed by the ascent to Azhdahak's summit and its crater lake. Along the way, we will see Lake Vanki, ancient petroglyphs, and vishapakars (dragon stones). Route length: 12 km Altitude gain: 700 m Required gear: Backpack, trekking poles, one-day meal, water (at least 1.5L), personal first aid kit, sunglasses, cap, warm clothes, headlight, raincoat, sunscreen, hiking gaiters, swimsuit. Sporty, comfortable clothes and hiking boots with hard soles are recommended (plus a spare pair of shoes). To register, call 043 00 5165 or message the Armenian Geographic Facebook page. First-time hikers must fill out the form: https://bit.ly/3Yhra9b. Payment: Armgeo LLC (InecoBank, account 2052 0222 1888 1001). Send a screenshot of the receipt to the organizer via Messenger to confirm. Cancellations are accepted until 12:00 PM the day before the trip.
Organizer
Armenia-based hiking and trekking operator running day hikes, multi-day treks and international mountaineering expeditions (Ararat, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Everest Base Camp, Machu Picchu, etc.). Combines scenic nature and cultural site visits with guided, safety-focused outdoor experiences for tourists and local hikers.
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