Aragats 4 days

1 day:  10km,  470m,  60km

65km drive from Yerevan to Nigavan village (2050m).  9km climb from the village to Qarut mountain on the slop of Aragats (3420m). 1.5km descent and making a camp (3150m).

2 day:  7km,  500m

3km climb to the hill (3575m).  4km hike to the foot of the mountain (3360m) and making a camp.

3 day:  4km, 730m

2km climb to the North Peak (4090m).  2km  descent to the crater (3550m) and making a camp.  If we have enough time, we could do 5km optional hike to Gegharot waterfall (3000m).

4 day:  7km, 330m,  65km

2km climb to the South (3879m) or West (4008m) or both peaks.  5km  descent to Lake Kari (3207m).  65km drive to Yerevan.


Price

Transport and guide:

1-2 persons 350
3-6 persons 405
7-12 persons 515
13-15 persons 585

Food and rental (per person):

Dinner and breakfast

21€

Lunches

16€
Tent 4.5€
Sleeping bag 6€
Sleeping pad 3€
Trekking poles 4€

Seasonality: Jul. 15 – Sept. 15


Clothes

  • Sun hat + warm hat
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Rain poncho
  • 2 T-shirts
  • Sweater
  • Trekking trousers
  • Shorts (optional)
  • 2 pairs of socks
  • Thermal underwear
  • Trekking boots (used preferable)

Equipment

  • 70l backpack with rain cover
  • Tent (rent 4.5€ )
  • Sleeping bag 0°C comfort (rent 6€)
  • Sleeping pad (rent 3€ )
  • Trekking poles (optional, rent 4€)
  • Sun glasses
  • Sit pad (optional)
  • Mug, spoon, knife
  • Thermos (optional)
  • Flashlight (headlamp preferable)
  • Personal medical kit
  • Personal care
  • Towel
  • Sunblock