Luxe Apartment

Description of the Trail The trail is located in the Kotayk marz of Armenia. The cycling trail is best started early in the morning to avoid the heat (but you can choose the right time for yourself). Continuing the route, it reaches the Garni pagan temple. This is the only preserved pagan Temple which keeps the Armenian nation intact until now (I). The pagan temple of Garni is followed by an important Christian center and a place of prayer called Geghardavank (Vd). These two hearths are of...

From Yerevan to Aragats Bike trail description This trail starts from Yerevan, then the riding will be continued on the M1, M3 parts of the North-South freeway till Aparan. Furthermore, the GPS will show the riding direction to mountainous Dzoraglukh village and terminate the ride in Aragats village. Village description Dzoraglukh is one of the beautiful villages of Armenia that is located on the right slopes of Tsakhkunyats mountains and has 2025 m altitude from the sea...

Overview This hike begins from the Pagan Temple of Garni, and is best undertaken from early spring to late autumn. The Garni temple overlooks the miraculous basalt column formation known as “Symphony of the Stones”, located down in the gorge, on the east side of Garni. Another natural formation known as “Djutakasar” is also located in the gorge, and seems like an inseparable part of the “Symphony”. Equally admirable is the Azat Gorge, with birds flying in the gorge and the Azat river...

This hike, in the Aragatsotn region, will take you through beautiful mountainous scenery and to the Hovhannavank and Saghmosavank monasteries. You will see the Hatis mountain (2,524 m) to the east, Ararat (5,165m) to the west, Ara (2,605 m) to the south, and Aragats (4,095m) - Armenia’s highest peak - to the north. The hike will first take you to Hovhannavank, then down into the river gorge, and along the river up to Saghmosavank. Chapels and monasteries made of stone can be found in ruins...

This trail passes through the picturesque canyon of Azat River in Garni district. It can be passed on foot or by horses. This hiking trail brings you to Havuts Tar Monastery which was a remarkable cultural and religious center of medieval Armenia. The monastery was established in 11th century being especially active in the period between 12th and 14th centuries. There are the following explanations of the establishment and the name of the monastery. According to a legend, the name of Havuts...