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24.06.2019
Hiking Mount Aragats: 5 facts you should know

The hiking paths in Armenia may take you to a variety of  places. Still, when exploring all the hiking guides and routes, it becomes obvious that Aragats is a must-visit. Hiking Mount Aragats may become one of the best memories you’ll cherish after leaving Armenia. We have gathered some facts and figures in favor of making that move and hiking Aragats.

 

4 summits to summit

Being the highest peak in Armenia, Aragats remains a perfect place to hike for both professional and amateur hikers, since it has 4 peaks. The Southern peak of Aragats is for non-professionals, since it’s the lowest one, while the Northern peak is more convenient for the prepared folks. Check out the numbers: Northern summit-4090 m, Western-3995 m, Eastern-3908 m, Southern-3888 m.

When to hike ?

Deciding when to hike a mountain is an important decision, which highly depends on the expectations you have. The best months to hike the mountain are June and August, for the paths are dry at that time of the year. However, in winters the mountain is just perfect  for professional hikers.

A mountain or a volcano ?

Not only is Aragats the highest peak of Armenia, it is also a volcano! No worries, it is an extinct one. Nonetheless, this exciting fact is quite interesting for the nature-lovers and photographers, as the view of the crater is just mesmerizing.

What about name?

The name “Aragats” may sound odd to travelers and tourists. It originates from the words "Ara”and “Gah" which mean "the throne of Ara".

Full of surprises

Aragats has always been an inseparable part of Armenian history and culture. Various historical and modern monuments can be found in the vicinity of the mountain. There are numerous engravings around the volcano, including rock paintings portraying animals and human-like figures . Besides, there is a beautiful Lake Kari: "Stone lake"(Kar=stone), which  is located on the slopes of the mountain and is mostly formed by ice and snow.

Here it is,a volcano,a lake, 4 peaks - all in one place. Make sure to book Hiking Tour to Mount Aragats and enjoy your best hike in Armenia.