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From Tsav village up to Mount Khustup (3201 m altitude from the sea level)

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Distance
28.24 mi
Elevation gain
8,156 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
8,156 ft
Max elevation
10,389 ft
TrailRank 
32
Min elevation
3,521 ft
Trail type
Loop
Coordinates
4283
Uploaded
December 3, 2018
Recorded
December 2018
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near Tsav, Syunikʼ (አርሜኒያ)

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Itinerary description

Biking trail description
This trail is located in the southern part of Armenia, exactly in Syunik province. It starts from Tsav village and ends on the peak of Khustup. Mount Khustup is a sacral place for all Armenians as on the slopes of the mount is buried the national hero Garegin Nzhdeh.

Monuments description
The mount is considered as a natural monument of the province. It is rich with caves, forests, cliffs and many little rivers. Also, it is recommended to visit other interesting destinations of Syunik: Zorats Karer (Stone Henge), Vorotnavank monastery, Hot waters of Vorotan, Shake Waterfall, Wings of Tatev ropeway, Devil Bridge, Monastery of Tatev.

Flora
The most mountainous province of Armenia is Syunik. The most well-known sanctuary of the region - Shikahogh is also situated in this province. The former is rich with unique endemic species and animals.

Fauna
The habitats in Syunik meet in the forests bears, rabbits, wild boars, panthers very often. In the mountainous parts are flying white eagles (included in the Red Book of Armenia) and griffons.

Safety and security
All mobile connections functions with some interruptions. In case of emergency, call 911 or 112. Be aware of leashed-off dogs in the villages.

Trail technical parameters
Best period: April-November
Distance: 423 km from Yerevan
Duration: 8 hours 26 min
Biking trail length: 45.2 km
Ride duration: 8 hours
Altitude from the see level: 1091-3201 m
Take bottled water with you

How to reach to the trail
First of all, the bikers must reach to Kapan city, then start riding. Please, use taxi service with taximeters.

Waypoints

PictographWaypoint Altitude 3,567 ft

Finish MTB

PictographWaypoint Altitude 10,385 ft

Mount Khustup

PictographWaypoint Altitude 9,025 ft

Mountain Pass

PictographWaypoint Altitude 3,581 ft

Starting MTB Tsav village

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