Mt. Artanish is the highest point separating the Big & Small Sevan. Your every step is accompanied by a sea of flowers and a variety of vegetation. A fascinating view will open-up in front you demonstrating the glory of Lake Sevan with a view to Geghama, Miapor and Sevan mountain ranges. Good destination for ski-touring and down-hill skiing.
Characteristics:
Location: Gegharkunik Province, Shorzha village
Distance from Yerevan: 1.5 hour, 110 km
Start point: Shorzha-Sevan highway
Duration: 10 km; 2.5-3 hours
Altitude: 2460m, 540 m levation gain
Type: volcanic
Difficulty level: Moderate
Accommodation:
- Camping on the slopes of Artanish
- Camp site at Wishup Shore (1 mile before Shorzha Village; +374 43 818 116, +374 41 818 116)
- Camp site at Jair Shore (2 miles before Shorzha Village)
- Armenian Camp
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