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  • Kapuyt Loop Trail / Classic trail with waypoints / Armenia

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    near Gyabut, Вайоцдзорская область (Армения)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    9.44mi
    Elevation +
    2759f
    TrailRank
    73| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofKapuyt Loop Trail / Classic trail with waypoints / Armenia Photo ofKapuyt Loop Trail / Classic trail with waypoints / Armenia Photo ofKapuyt Loop Trail / Classic trail with waypoints / Armenia

    The 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐲𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐩 is one of the most magnificent hikes in the Vayots Dzor region of Armenia. This trail is called " 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑛 ," and it truly lives up to its name. It offers a spectac...

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  • Smbataberd - Tsakhats Kar - Zorats / Classic Trail / Armenia

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    near Yeghegis, Vayotsʼ Dzor (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    7.39mi
    Elevation +
    1906f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSmbataberd - Tsakhats Kar - Zorats / Classic Trail / Armenia Photo ofSmbataberd - Tsakhats Kar - Zorats / Classic Trail / Armenia Photo ofSmbataberd - Tsakhats Kar - Zorats / Classic Trail / Armenia

    The 𝐒𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐝 - 𝐓𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐫 is one of the top hiking trails in Vayots Dzor province of Armenia. The route has long been a popular hiking destination, even before hiking culture developed in the re...

    Picturesque views, a good trail. An advice: it's better to come to Smbataberd not in the evening, otherwise most part of...
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  • Shatin - Vernashen via Spitakavor (August 2015)

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    near Shatin, Vayotsʼ Dzor (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    ilya kogan
    Distance
    13.49mi
    Elevation +
    4675f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofShatin - Vernashen via Spitakavor (August 2015) Photo ofShatin - Vernashen via Spitakavor (August 2015) Photo ofShatin - Vernashen via Spitakavor (August 2015)

    An ascent from Shatin towards Shatinavank monastery (we bypassed the monastery itself). After a steep ascent we found itself on an easy country road that leads toward a crossroads. We turned left towards Spitakavor monas...

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  • Teksar mountain I Srkghonk mountain I Gayledzor mountain I Vayots Dzor Region

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    near Vernashen, Vayotsʼ Dzor (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    24.05mi
    Elevation +
    6417f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofTeksar mountain I Srkghonk mountain I Gayledzor mountain I Vayots Dzor Region Photo ofTeksar mountain I Srkghonk mountain I Gayledzor mountain I Vayots Dzor Region Photo ofTeksar mountain I Srkghonk mountain I Gayledzor mountain I Vayots Dzor Region

    𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑙 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑇𝑒𝑘𝑠𝑎𝑟 𝑀𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝐴𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑎. ▶ Recommen...

  • Vernashen - Spitakavor / Vayots Dzor Trails / HikeArmenia

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    near Vernashen, Вайоцдзорская область (Армения)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    6.57mi
    Elevation +
    2110f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofVernashen - Spitakavor / Vayots Dzor Trails / HikeArmenia Photo ofVernashen - Spitakavor / Vayots Dzor Trails / HikeArmenia Photo ofVernashen - Spitakavor / Vayots Dzor Trails / HikeArmenia

    The trail description will be updated soon! Spitakavor (Սպիտակավոր) is a 14th-century Armenian monastic complex, and Proshaberd (Պռոշաբերդ) is a 13th-century fortress built deep in the mountains of Vayots Dzor. Our...

  • Gnishik Canyon hike / Classic trail with Waypoints / Armenia

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    near Gnishik, Vayotsʼ Dzor (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    7.58mi
    Elevation +
    1007f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofGnishik Canyon hike / Classic trail with Waypoints / Armenia Photo ofGnishik Canyon hike / Classic trail with Waypoints / Armenia Photo ofGnishik Canyon hike / Classic trail with Waypoints / Armenia

    𝐆𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧 is one of Armenia’s must-hike destinations, offering a breathtaking mix of red rock landscapes, diverse wildlife, winding rivers and stunning views. ▶ Distance from Yerevan։ 155 km 3 hr 05...

  • Noravank - Arpi - Yeghegnadzor / TransCaucasian Trail / Day 18

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    near Amaghu, Вайоцдзорская область (Армения)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    14.13mi
    Elevation +
    2989f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofNoravank - Arpi - Yeghegnadzor / TransCaucasian Trail / Day 18 Photo ofNoravank - Arpi - Yeghegnadzor / TransCaucasian Trail / Day 18 Photo ofNoravank - Arpi - Yeghegnadzor / TransCaucasian Trail / Day 18

    The Info Will be updated Soon This trail is part of the Transcaucasian Trail, starting near the roadway by Noravank and leading first to Arpi village, then on to Yeghegnadzor town. The trail is somewhat wild and la...

  • Artavan Loop Trail / Hayeli lake Loop / Armenia

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    near Kordoyi, Вайоцдзорская область (Армения)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    5.93mi
    Elevation +
    1407f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofArtavan Loop Trail / Hayeli lake Loop / Armenia Photo ofArtavan Loop Trail / Hayeli lake Loop / Armenia Photo ofArtavan Loop Trail / Hayeli lake Loop / Armenia

    The 𝐇𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐩 or Artavan Loop is a newly marked and updated shorter version of the old, longer route. It first follows a section of the TCT (Ughedzor–Artavan trail) leading to the lake, and from the...

  • Martiros Loop Trail / Martiros Waterfall / Armenia

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    near Martiros, Вайоцдзорская область (Армения)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    5.80mi
    Elevation +
    1178f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofMartiros Loop Trail / Martiros Waterfall / Armenia Photo ofMartiros Loop Trail / Martiros Waterfall / Armenia Photo ofMartiros Loop Trail / Martiros Waterfall / Armenia

    𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐩 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 is a scenic hike around the semi-abandoned village of Old Martiros, where only a few houses are still inhabited. This is a moderate hike, also considered kids-friendly, but ...

  • Shatin - Hors / TransCaucasian Trail / Armenia / Day 20

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    near Shatin, Вайоцдзорская область (Армения)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    6.97mi
    Elevation +
    2349f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofShatin - Hors / TransCaucasian Trail / Armenia / Day 20 Photo ofShatin - Hors / TransCaucasian Trail / Armenia / Day 20 Photo ofShatin - Hors / TransCaucasian Trail / Armenia / Day 20

    The 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 - 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬 trail is part of the 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝐶𝑎𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑙, which runs across Armenia from south to north. This section is quite wild, with no trail markers and few visible paths, making ...

  • Yeghegnadzor - Spitakavor - Shativank - Shatin / TransCaucasian Trail / Armenia / Day 19

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    near Yeghegnadzor, Вайоцдзорская область (Армения)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    12.87mi
    Elevation +
    3527f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofYeghegnadzor - Spitakavor - Shativank - Shatin / TransCaucasian Trail / Armenia / Day 19 Photo ofYeghegnadzor - Spitakavor - Shativank - Shatin / TransCaucasian Trail / Armenia / Day 19 Photo ofYeghegnadzor - Spitakavor - Shativank - Shatin / TransCaucasian Trail / Armenia / Day 19

    The 𝐘𝐞𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐳𝐨𝐫 - 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 is a section of the 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝐶𝑎𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑙 that starts in Yeghegnadzor town and passes through Vernashen village, Spitakavor Church, and Shatinvank Church, end...

  • Herher waterfall / Vayots Dzor Falls / Armenia

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    near Herher, Vayotsʼ Dzor (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    4.17mi
    Elevation +
    820f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofHerher waterfall / Vayots Dzor Falls / Armenia Photo ofHerher waterfall / Vayots Dzor Falls / Armenia Photo ofHerher waterfall / Vayots Dzor Falls / Armenia

    𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 or Herheri Waterfall ( Հերհեր ջրվեժ / Հերհերի ջրվեժ) is a stunning waterfall located in the Vayots Dzor region of Armenia. ▶ Distance from Yerevan tօ Herher village: 157 km 2 hr 45 min...

  • Tsakhats Kar monastery and Smbataberd from Artabuynk village / Vayots Dzor Trails

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    near Yeghegis, Vayotsʼ Dzor (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    6.85mi
    Elevation +
    1841f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofTsakhats Kar monastery and Smbataberd from Artabuynk village / Vayots Dzor Trails Photo ofTsakhats Kar monastery and Smbataberd from Artabuynk village / Vayots Dzor Trails Photo ofTsakhats Kar monastery and Smbataberd from Artabuynk village / Vayots Dzor Trails

    𝐓𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 and 𝗦𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 hike is one of the most popular hikes of Vayots Dzor region of Armenia. The hike leads you 10th century monastery nesstled on the hill...

  • Berdakar Mountain loop / Vayots Dzor / Armenia

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    near Artavan, Vayotsʼ Dzor (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    10.14mi
    Elevation +
    2139f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofBerdakar Mountain loop / Vayots Dzor / Armenia Photo ofBerdakar Mountain loop / Vayots Dzor / Armenia Photo ofBerdakar Mountain loop / Vayots Dzor / Armenia

    Berdakar mountain loop is a trail marked by Trans Caucasian Trails in Vayots Dzor province. Berdakar mountain ( Բերդաքար լեռ ) is a summit in Vayots Dzor province with an altitude of 2221 m. The trail is a loop around...

  • Bezoar Goat Trail / Vayots Dzor / Hike Armenia

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    near Amaghu, Vayotsʼ Dzor (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    4.20mi
    Elevation +
    978f
    TrailRank
    47
    Photo ofBezoar Goat Trail / Vayots Dzor / Hike Armenia Photo ofBezoar Goat Trail / Vayots Dzor / Hike Armenia Photo ofBezoar Goat Trail / Vayots Dzor / Hike Armenia

    𝐁𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 s a picturesque hike through the red rocks of Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia. This trail is also part of the longer 𝐺𝑛𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑘 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑙, which begins in Amaghu and leads to the Norav...

  • Shatin - Shativank - Spitakavor - Yeghegnadzor

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    near Shatin, Vayotsʼ Dzor (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Byxtra
    with Ondra.sedlacek
    Distance
    12.40mi
    Elevation +
    3442f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofShatin - Shativank - Spitakavor - Yeghegnadzor Photo ofShatin - Shativank - Spitakavor - Yeghegnadzor Photo ofShatin - Shativank - Spitakavor - Yeghegnadzor

    One of a few marked hiking trails in the vicinity of Yeghegnadzor links the stunning rock formations of Yeghegis valley with early medieval Shativank monastery and the church of Spitakavor nestled deep in the local mount...

  • Kapuyt loop trail / Vayots Dzor Trails / Armenia

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    near Gyabut, Vayotsʼ Dzor (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    10.13mi
    Elevation +
    2815f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofKapuyt loop trail / Vayots Dzor Trails / Armenia Photo ofKapuyt loop trail / Vayots Dzor Trails / Armenia Photo ofKapuyt loop trail / Vayots Dzor Trails / Armenia

    𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ! This is an old trail, some sections of which are no longer valid, and my GPS didn’t record the full route—it drew a straight line at the end. Here is the link to the updated trail with all the wayp...

  • Gandzak mountain / Menakari mountains / Armenia

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    near Jaljani K’ar, Vayotsʼ Dzor (አርሜኒያ)
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    Shushan Rubenian
    Distance
    5.77mi
    Elevation +
    1224f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofGandzak mountain / Menakari mountains / Armenia Photo ofGandzak mountain / Menakari mountains / Armenia Photo ofGandzak mountain / Menakari mountains / Armenia

    Gandzak mountain ( Գանձակ լեռ ) with the height of 2374 m is the highest peak of the Menakar mountains or Menaqari mountains ( Մենաքարի լեռներ )․ The peak is located close to the village of Gnishik in Vayots Dzor region...

  • Vernashen - Boloraberd/Proshaberd - Spitakavor - Yeghegnadzor

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    near Vernashen, Vayotsʼ Dzor (አርሜኒያ)
    Author
    Byxtra
    with Ondra.sedlacek
    Distance
    11.44mi
    Elevation +
    2933f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofVernashen - Boloraberd/Proshaberd - Spitakavor - Yeghegnadzor Photo ofVernashen - Boloraberd/Proshaberd - Spitakavor - Yeghegnadzor Photo ofVernashen - Boloraberd/Proshaberd - Spitakavor - Yeghegnadzor

    An alternative route to get to Spitakavor from Yeghegnadzor (we took a taxi to Vernashen) which also includes a spectacular mountain with a ruins on its top. Once again we were totally perplexed by the hospitality of the...

  • Spitakavor Monastery

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    near Vernashen, Vayotsʼ Dzor (አርሜኒያ)
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    State Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia
    Distance
    5.44mi
    Elevation +
    1713f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofSpitakavor Monastery Photo ofSpitakavor Monastery Photo ofSpitakavor Monastery

    Hiking trail description This trail is located in the province of Vayots Dzor. From Vernashen village, the trail meanders towards the 14th century Spitakavor Monastery. It is an easy route, delineated by the dirt road i...