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Climbing Mount Artanish

Climbing Mount Artanish

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113 km from Yerevan center

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Gegharkunik

Mount Artanish, rising 2461 meters above sea level, stands as the guardian of the peninsula on the northeastern shore of Lake Sevan, framing the water with its majestic silhouette. Its slopes, covered with dense forests and blooming meadows, come alive in spring and summer with thousands of colors and scents.

As one ascends, every trail feels like a journey not only upward but inward, towards serenity and inner harmony. From the summit, nature grants a rare gift: a panoramic view of Lake Sevan from both sides of the peninsula. On sunny days the waters shimmer in shades of blue and turquoise, while at sunset they glow with a gentle golden light. At the top reigns silence, broken only by the whispers of the wind and the cries of birds, as if time itself has paused.

For many, Mount Artanish has become a place of strength, where one feels closer to the sky and yet deeply connected to the earth. It is not merely a hiking route, but a pilgrimage to beauty and harmony, generously offered by Armenia. Visiting Artanish leaves memories engraved in the heart, like a touch of eternity.