Ski in Armenian Highland almost 6 months of the year
In addition to ski resorts operating for about 4 months per year, there are dozens of destinations for ski touring all around Armenia, where the snow is preserved until the end of May.
Several ski touring teams and individual guides are committed and equipped to make your dream come true!
For your own safety, consult with local guides and plan your skitour accordingly.
Bujakan mountains ski track is located in Kotayk Province, 5.5km northwest of the village of Bujakan. The ski run starts from Yeghipatrush village of Aragatsotn region, 56km from Yerevan.
Mount Mets Lchasar (2393.8m) is located in the basin of Lake Sevan near the village of Lchashen in Gegharkunik Province, next to the mount Small Lchasar (2334.2m). These mountains divide Gegharkunik and Kotayk provinces. The ski trail starts from Lchashen village, the back way is marked on M4 Yerevan-Sevan highway without reaching Gagarin village.
The ski trail begins in the village of Hatis, on the northern slopes of the mountain. The climate is mild here due to the geographical location of the trail. Most of the winter is sunny with clear blue sky. Please, check the weather conditions before attempting the ski trail. The best time for skiing downhill is midday, as the snow is frozen during morning and evening hours.
The ski trail is located in the north of Vayots Dzor province. This ski trail begins from Hors village (height from sea level 1765m). The peak of Mount Qarkatar lies 5km west of Hors village. Ski trail is up to 2520m above the mount. During the landing in front of you the Mount Ararat will appear. The view on the mountains and the roads, the small villages, the forest fragments under the white snow layer guarantees incredible impressions.
It is winter time! Check out road conditions before heading to the road! Beware of the snow & ice layer!
Vanadzor - Alaverdi section of the M6 Interstate highway stretching from Yerevan to Georgian border is temporarily closed. You can use Vanadzor-Stepanavan-Odzun-Alaverdi bypassing road.