mountains

5 guides in this category.

Amberd fortress: history on the slopes of Aragats

Amberd fortress at 2300m on Aragats: history, what to see, how to combine with Lake Kari, and driving from Yerevan. One of Armenia's finest highland sites.

Armenia's volcanic landscapes: from Aragats to Ararat

Armenia's volcanic landscapes: Aragats caldera, Geghama obsidian plateau, Azhdahak crater lake, and Ararat across the border. Geology meets Armenian travel.

The Caucasus in Armenia: an overview

Armenia's mountains explained: Lesser Caucasus ranges, volcanic peaks, Aragats at 4090m, and how the highland landscape shapes culture, hiking, and travel.

Lake Kari: alpine day trip on Aragats

Lake Kari at 3200m on Aragats: road opening dates, what to do, hiking options, facilities, and how to combine the alpine lake with an Aragats summit day.

Mount Ararat: viewing the sacred mountain from Armenia

See Mount Ararat from Armenia: best viewpoints at Khor Virap and Aragats, viewing conditions, the mountain's symbolic significance, and why it is in Turkey.