The Best Backcountry Ski Trails in Armenia

West Summit of Mount Aragats

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near Gekhadzor, Aragatsotn (አርሜኒያ)

State Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia

Distance: 17.89mi
Elevation +: 4780f
TrailRank: 34

Ski trail description To get to the west summit of the Mount Aragats ski trail, you should first reach Geghadzor village, in the province of Aragatsotn. In case of any adverse weather, we do not recommend this trail, be...

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Mount Aragats (2,795m), West to Town Aparan

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near Mulk’i, Aragatsotn (አርሜኒያ)

State Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia

Distance: 8.28mi
Elevation +: 2733f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofMount Aragats (2,795m), West to Town Aparan

Ski trail description To start this long ski trail, one should first get to the town of Aparan, in the Aragatsotn province. To reach this trail you must leave the town Aparan, toward the village of Kuchak, about 2km awa...

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ARMENIA - Skitouring in Hankavan

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near Hank’avan, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)

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Distance: 6.12mi
Elevation +: 3274f
TrailRank: 32

Photo ofARMENIA - Skitouring in Hankavan

Very easy ski route in the beautiful valley of the Marmarik river. Due to the very light slopes it is perfect for beginners or for days when the snow is unstable. The route starts where the road ends just after Hankav...

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East Summit of Mount Aragats

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near Hin Hovtunk’, Aragatsotn (አርሜኒያ)

State Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia

Distance: 11.29mi
Elevation +: 3291f
TrailRank: 32

Ski trail description To start skiing on the slopes of the East Summit of Mount Aragats, you need to set off to the Aragatsotn province. The nearest settlement is the village of Aragats (1,970m): this is where the skiin...

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ARMENIA - Mt. Thezharuyg (2.809m) from Meghradzor

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near Meghradzor, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)

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Distance: 7.37mi
Elevation +: 2917f
TrailRank: 26

Photo ofARMENIA - Mt. Thezharuyg (2.809m) from Meghradzor

Nice excursion to this summit of the Tsaghkunyats Mountains, done on 19-Jan-2014. Some small difficulties crossing the woods and nice views during the skin up. Downhill ski from the mountain is very good, but short comp...

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Armenia-Mount Aragats North Peak-from Aragats Village

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near Khach’aghbyur, Aragatsotn (አርሜኒያ)

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Distance: 18.07mi
Elevation +: 6509f
TrailRank: 75| 5.0

Photo ofArmenia-Mount Aragats North Peak-from Aragats Village

Català (english down) El tercer dia ens llevem molt d'hora per provar l'Aaragats, un cim de més de 4000 metres, el sostre d'Armenia. Després de dues hores de cotxe, comencem des del mateix poble Aragats. L'itinerari és ...

Moltes felicitats per la ruta i el viatge! Quina passada!

Caroline2

Great route, lonely and long. The landscapes from the summit are spectacular and beautiful! We could see Ararat. Armen...

ratillaman

Etapa reina de la nostre estada per Armenia. Una bona rostida, però la satisfacció d' haver assolit el sostre d' Armenia...

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Armènia-Mount Tezhler from Meghradzor Village

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near Ter Ghazarents’ Gomer, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)

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Distance: 13.60mi
Elevation +: 4232f
TrailRank: 74| 5.0

Photo ofArmènia-Mount Tezhler from Meghradzor Village

Català (english down) Quart dia d'esquí per terres armènies. Avui la previsió és bona i les boires de primera hora del matí desapareixen per donar pas a un dia radiant. En desplacem al poble de Meghradzor per fer el Mon...

Gran dia d' esquí de muntanya, semblava q no acabessis d arribar mai al cim!!!

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Armenia-Gutanasar from Fantan Village

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near Fantan, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)

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Distance: 5.47mi
Elevation +: 2329f
TrailRank: 66| 5.0

Photo ofArmenia-Gutanasar from Fantan Village

Català (english down) Primer dia a Armènia. En el desplaçament de Yerevan a Dilijan, aprofitem la tarda per fer un cim assequible, el Gutanasar d'altura modesta, des del poble de Fantan. Fem cim sota un sol radiant i ...

Un viatge i una experiència extraordinària!

ratillaman

Una tarda ben aprofitada, una mica de fred, però una neu genial!

joanoriol

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Armènia-Mount Hatis from Kaputan Village

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near Kaputan, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)

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Distance: 5.13mi
Elevation +: 2628f
TrailRank: 65| 4.84

Photo ofArmènia-Mount Hatis from Kaputan Village

Català (english down) El nostre sisè i darrer dia a Armènia. Aprofitant el desplaçament a Erevan, ens desviem a la població de Kaputan per fer aquesta modesta ascensió. Des dels mateixos carrers del poble, saludem els l...

La cirereta del pastís. Una setmana que recordarem durant molt de temps!

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Vistes espectaculars quan vàrem sortir de la boira. Bona sortideta per tancar una setmana inoblidable.

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Armènia-Mount Tsaghkunyats from Tsaghkadzor Village

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near Orbeli Eghbayrner, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)

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Distance: 7.38mi
Elevation +: 2799f
TrailRank: 63| 4.67

Photo ofArmènia-Mount Tsaghkunyats from Tsaghkadzor Village

Català (english down) El dijous, quart dia a Armènia, torna a haver-hi una previsió meteorològica no massa bona. Decidim fer un cim proper a l'únic complex d'esquí del país, l'estació de Tsaghkadzor. La ruta comença be...

A mal temps, bona cara, com diu la dita... Jornada propera a una estació d'esquí però ben aprofitada.

ratillaman

Malgrat el mal temps i la boira vàrem salvar el dia, i més amb el bon dinar a l' estació d' esquí. 😉

joanoriol

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Mount Ampasar from Margahovit Village

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near Hamza G Pahlavunu, Lorru Marz (አርሜኒያ)

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Distance: 10.43mi
Elevation +: 4629f
TrailRank: 35

Photo ofMount Ampasar from Margahovit Village

En primer lloc comentar que aquest track va estar fet en el viatge a Armènia del més de febrer de 2020, just quinze dies abans del confinament. En el segon dia Armènia, les previsions meteorològiques no son massa bone...

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Mt. Teghenis

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near Aghveran, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)

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Distance: 7.78mi
Elevation +: 2907f
TrailRank: 31

Salida del albergue Arthur resort, en Aghveran. Primero por pista forestal, luego por bosque hasta llegar a la cresta de la izquierda hasta la cima del Teghenis a sus 2.860m.

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Aragats Peak - East Seddle - Armenia

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near Khotavet, Aragatsotn (አርሜኒያ)

Riccardo Benetti

Distance: 7.84mi
Elevation +: 3419f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofAragats Peak - East Seddle - Armenia

Partenza dal villaggio di Aragats (2100) con la motoslitta fino ad arrivare al punto di partenza dell'escursione con gli sci (2600). Qui un dolce sali e scendi, con qualche rampa di salita, ci porterà fino alla sella es...

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Aragats pueblo- central hidroeléctrica

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near Spitak, Aragatsotn (አርሜኒያ)

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Distance: 4.82mi
Elevation +: 1594f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofAragats pueblo- central hidroeléctrica

Salida del pueblo Aragats hasta el pico a la izquierda de la central hidroeléctrica superior. Por la ladera izquierda al camino.

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Hatis Peak - Armenia

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near Hatis, Kotaykʼ (አርሜኒያ)

Riccardo Benetti

Distance: 4.54mi
Elevation +: 1604f
TrailRank: 27

Partenza dal villaggio di Zovashen, a circa 2000 metri. Escursione abbastanza facile con un bel pendio di discesa. Sulla cima del Monte Hatis si gode una fantastica vista a 360 gradi.

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