Mountains of Armenia

Armenia is a mountainous country of volcanic peaks, high plateaus and scenic hiking routes. Many of its most interesting mountains can be reached on a day trip from Yerevan, from the four summits of Mount Aragats to Azhdahak, Hatis, Ara, Dimats and other peaks across the country.

The guides below cover elevation, hiking difficulty, the best season to visit, trailhead access and driving time from Yerevan. Mount Ararat is also included for its unique place in Armenian history and its iconic views from Armenia, although the mountain itself lies in Turkey.

Best Mountains in Armenia

  • Mount Teghenis above Tsaghkadzor in winter

    Mount Teghenis

    Mount Teghenis rises to 2,851 metres above Tsaghkadzor and is closely connected with Armeniaโ€™s best-known ski resort. Discover the ropeway, mountain views, seasons and practical ways to visit.

    Tsaghkadzor, Kotayk Province 55โ€“60 km 2851 m
  • Mount Dimats and the cliffs of the Ijevan Mountains in Armenia

    Mount Dimats

    Mount Dimats is a 2,378-metre peak in the Ijevan Mountains of northern Armenia, rising above the forests of…

    Tavush Province About 110 km to the Haghartsin trailhead; 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours one way 2,378 m
  • Mount Aragats, Armeniaโ€™s highest mountain

    Mount Aragats

    Armenia’s highest mountain โ€” an extinct four-peaked stratovolcano with summits up to 4,090 metres ringing a three-kilometre crater, climbed from Lake Kari on the southern slope.

    Aragatsotn Province About 70 km to Lake Kari; around 2 hours by car 4090
  • Mount Khustup above Kapan in Syunik Province, Armenia

    Mount Khustup

    Sacred 3,206-metre peak in southern Armenia above Kapan โ€” alpine meadows, pre-Christian pilgrimage springs and the longest, hardest day-hike summit in the Syunik mountains.

    Syunik Province About 320 km; 6โ€“7 hours one way 3,206 m
  • Mount Ararat (5,137 m) rising above the Ararat plain, viewed from Armenia

    Mount Ararat

    Twin volcanic peaks rising 5,137 metres above the plain โ€” Armenia’s sacred mountain, visible from Yerevan and photographed best at sunrise from the monastery of Khor Virap.

    Turkey 5,137 m
  • Mount Azhdahak in the Geghama range, Armenia โ€” 3,597-metre extinct volcano

    Mount Azhdahak

    Highest peak of the Geghama range (3,597 m) with a perfectly round crater lake at the summit, surrounded by petroglyphs and ancient dragon stones โ€” a serious day hike from Yerevan.

    Geghama Range, Gegharkunik Province Full-day 4ร—4 trip 3,597 m
  • Mount Artanish above Lake Sevan on the Artanish Peninsula

    Mount Artanish

    Easy 6-kilometre hike up Mount Artanish, a 2,461-metre peak on the Artanish Peninsula, with one of the best panoramic views of Lake Sevan in Armenia.

    Artanish Peninsula, Gegharkunik Province About 95 km 2,461 m
  • Mount Ara (Araler) in Armenia, 2,577 metres โ€” extinct volcano with the silhouette of a sleeping giant

    Mount Ara

    Extinct volcano 36 km north of Yerevan with a ring crater and the silhouette of a sleeping giant โ€” the mythical mountain of King Ara the Beautiful.

    Between the Kasakh and Hrazdan valleys, Aragatsotn and Kotayk provinces About 50โ€“70 minutes by car 2577
  • Mount Hatis volcanic cone in Kotayk Province, Armenia, with snow patches on the slopes

    Mount Hatis

    Cone-shaped volcano of the Geghama range less than an hour from Yerevan โ€” multiple trails from Kaputan, Zovashen and Argel, plus the Karasunakn springs and a hilltop cave.

    Kotayk Province About 50โ€“70 minutes by car 2,528 m
  • Mount Gutanasar volcanic cone in Kotayk, Armenia, with wildflowers in the foreground

    Mount Gutanasar

    Easy day hike to the 2,299-metre extinct volcano of Mount Gutanasar in Kotayk, an hour from Yerevan, with sweeping views of Aragats, Ararat, Ara and Hatis from the summit.

    Fantan, Kotayk Province About 45โ€“70 minutes by car 2,299 m

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    Explore the top attractions in Armenia: the main section features 16 places for a first visit and collections organised by theme. Choose a category โ€” monasteries, fortresses, mountains, lakes, waterfalls and more โ€” or start with the main highlights.

    Trips to the Mountains of Armenia

    Armenia is a mountain country: the Aragats massif, the Geghama range and the high passes of Syunik. Mountain roads are often winding, seasonal and partly unpaved, so it is usually easier to travel with a driver who knows the route and the current road conditions.

    For mountain destinations, the most practical options are a car with driver in Yerevan or the Mercedes V-Class with driver for families and small groups with luggage. High-altitude trailheads, viewpoints and mountain monasteries can also be visited with a guide โ€” see our day tours from Yerevan.