Geghasar - Geghasar mountain I Short way I Armenia

Geghasar mountain ( Գեղասար լեռ ) is one of the charming peaks of Lori region with the height of 1753 m above sea level.

There is some confusion about the name of the mountain, as we have another popular summit in the Geghama Mountains with the same name, the height of which is 3444 m.

This peak is not the highest point of the area, if you have time you may also cover higher summit next to it - Vihk mountain ( Վիհք լեռ ) with the height of 1823 m․

This peak becomes a hiking destination because of its spectacular rocky views.
Whenever you pass through Spitak city, you’ll see this mountain from the highway.

----------Some information about our hike:


— There are many ways to get to the top from the village, the right way is the best one if you avoid steep parts during the hike. I'd recommend continuing the hike to Spitak city, but if you are short on time, either left your car in a village or want to hike down to the same spot, this trail is for you. I tried to avoid steepness both for going up and the way down.

— If you want to hike from Gegasar and make your hike longer and more enjoyable, there is another trail I'd suggest.
Search for “ Geghasar mountain I Lori “ trail in my trails’ section.

— Though the summit seems unreachable at first sight, there are almost no climbing parts for getting there. Whenever you get closer to the summit, you’ll notice humanly made stairs of cement that lead you to the peak.
Be careful not to miss this part while hiking up.

— I’d not recommend hiking this mountain with kids, as the last part of the ascent is quite endy and may be dangerous for kids and people who are not good at balancing in the heights.

— SEASON:
This mountain has very short life according to the season. In winter months it can be ice-slippery and unpredictable, in summer it's quite hot at these heights and early spring weather is not very stable here.
So I’d recommend hiking here from May till mid June.