Mount Apakekar

Apakekar mountain is located in Tavush province, between villages Haghartsin and Hovk. The altitude is 1651m above sea level. Local people also call this mountain Abeghakar which translates into hieromonk’s stone.
Apakekar is a perfect destination for winter hike, thanks to its low altitude.

Photos by: Sasun Danielyan, Hrachuhi Ayvazyan & Tigran Shahbazyan

Winter Hiking in Armenia

New Year hike in Armenia (6 days)

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One Night in the Cave of Lastiver / Two Day Tour

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Climbing Mount Artanish / One Day Tour

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A Medieval Fortress Covered in White / One Day Tour

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Winter Lastiver / One Day Tour

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Explore the winter Armenia / 10 days

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