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Aragatsotn

South-west loop from Lake Kari

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Armenia

Aragatsotn

South-west loop from Lake Kari

Hard

4.4

(5)

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South-west loop from Lake Kari

08:04

16.0km

1,200m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.16 km for 2.82 km

After 8.23 km for 618 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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65 m

North Summit of Mount Aragats (4,090 m)

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Beautiful summit that is easily doable

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210 m

Lake Kari and view of Mount Aragats

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Aragats view from lake Kari

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5.10 km

south-west

Mountain Pass

7.47 km

Descent From the North Summit of Mount Aragats

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Descent from the north summit with a view of the crater! South and West peaks

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7.99 km

View from the North Summit – Mount Aragats

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It's just the "false summit" because the real need is Alpine experience and rope safety. Only very few hikers do the real northern peak of Aragats.

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16.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

2.37 km

315 m

151 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

846 m

382 m

315 m

151 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (4,000 m)

Lowest point (3,190 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 18 July

19°C

8°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

September 15, 2023,Aragats Nord Gipfel 4090m

My first 4000m was simply wonderful and without any acclimatization. Driven from 1000m to 3200m. Take a quick breath and start stomping. Unfortunately we were unable to conquer the real north summit. You shouldn't necessarily attempt the last 50m without safety. But the “false” summit is also at eye level and the feeling of being at the top is incredibly …

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North Summit of Mount Aragats (4,090 m)

Lake Kari and view of Mount Aragats

Descent From the North Summit of Mount Aragats

View from the North Summit – Mount Aragats

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