Climbing Mount Sis

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2 months ago

From June 20-22, 2025, we will climb to Mount Sis (3925 m).

Day 1: Yerevan – Bayazet.

Our trip starts еarly in the morning from Yerevan. We will drive to the Armenian – Georgian border, after crossing the Bavra checkpoint we’ll continue to the Georgian – Turkish border.. The road to Kars passes by the picturesque Tsovak Hyusiso. We will make a stop in Kars, where we will visit the Cathedral of Kars and the Kars Fortress.

Kars

In the evening, we will arrive in Bayazet. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 2: Ascent to Mount Sis (3925 m)

Early in the morning, we will depart from Bayazet towards Mount Sis. We will drive as close to the mountain as possible. The ascent will begin from an altitude of around 2500 meters. The hike is of moderate difficulty.

Sis

The altitude gain is 1500 meters.

In the evening, we will return to Bayazet. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 3: Bayazet – Khtskonk Monastery – Yerevan

In the morning, we will head towards Khtskonk Monastery. The monastery complex consisted of five churches. Currently, only the main church of the monastery, St. Sarkis, has been preserved, though it is in a deteriorated condition. We will have a short hike to Khtskonk Monastery.