RUN ARMENIA
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RUN ARMENIA
Day 1
Arrival in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.
Day 2
After arriving in Zvartnots we go to Sissian. The first part of this journey leads us to the west from Sissian above gentle hills to the valley of the river Vorotan. Then, we reach the Shaki Waterfall, the highest waterfall in Armenia. The way back leads us through the lovely valley back to our hotel in Sissian.
Distance:
length: about 18 km
altitude: about 400 positive / about 400 negative
duration: about 2:30 h / 8 min/km
elevation: 1.600 m – about 2.000 m
undergrounds: asphalt, gravel/forestry trail, open country (meadow /forest)
Day 3
Today, our route begins in Ltsen. From thereб we walk through woods and meadows to the Tatev Monastery. We go back by the longest cable car in the world, which overcomes a distance of 5.7 km in 11 minutes with only three supports. It goes up to 320 m high above the Vorotan canyon.
Distance:
length: about 16 km
altitude: about 600 m positive/ about 600 m negative
duration: about 2:10 h / about 8 min/km
elevation: about 1450 m / about 1560 m
undergrounds: gravel/forestry trail, open country (meadow)
Day 4
The starting point of today’s stage is Ishkhanasar. From there, we walk to Ughtasar lake. On the way back, we make a short stop in the Armenian Stonehenge, Zorat Karer.
Distance:
length: about 17 km
altitude: about 1.700 m positive
duration: about 2:45 h / about 9:00 min/km
elevation: about 1.600 m / about 3.300
undergrounds: gravel/forestry trail, open country (meadow, cobble, snow remains)
Day 5
On the way to Lermontov we visit Noravank and take part in a wine tasting in Areni. After checking in at the hotel, we explore the wonderful landscapes around our typical Armenian Hotel.
Distance:
length: about 17 km
altitude: about 300
duration: about 2:15 h / about 8:00 min/km
elevation: about 1.700 m
undergrounds: gravel/forestry trail, open country (meadow, cobble)
Day 6
Today, we have a short transfer to Dilijan, a small, idyllic town, which is very attractive in the so-called Armenian Switzerland. Today’s route takes us to the monastery Goshavank and Lake Parz. At this romantic little lake, we have a deserved snack in a typical Armenian forestry.
Distance:
length: about 21 km
altitude: about 300 m positive
duration: about 2:50 h / about 8:00 min/km
elevation: about 1.000 m / about 1.300
undergrounds: gravel/forestry trail, open country (meadow, cobble)
Day 7
This day is devoted to one of the highlights of the Armenian landscape: Lake Sevan, the blue pearl of Armenia. After visiting the church on the peninsula Sevanavank, we take an 1-hour boat trip to the east bank. From Shorzha we walk through the wild peninsula up into the mountains and then along the shore at the foot of Geghama Mountains to Tsapatagh.
Distance:
length: about 25 km
altitude: about 200 m
duration: about 3:20 h / about 8:00 min/km
elevation: about 2.000 m
undergrounds: asphalt, gravel/forestry trail, open country (meadow)
Day 8
After breakfast, we will visit Tsaghkadzor. In addition to a city tour we have a chance to see the first altitude training center. Then, we go to Yerevan.
Day 9
In the early morning, you set off for the journey home.
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