Hike to Mount Mets Parakhadem

From the summit of Mets Parakhadem, there is an impressive view of Mount Ararat. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy the view of Ararat. This is one of the reasons why the route has become one of the most popular in Armenia.

We’ll start the hike near Tigranashen. Passing along the slopes of the Urts Mountains, we’ll ascend the rocky peak of Mets Parakhadem.

Mount Mets Parakhadem

Mount Mets Parakhadem is one of the highest peaks of the Urts mountain range. Its height is 1955 meters. The Urts mountain range is located between the Shagap and Aratso rivers, a tributary of the Vedi, in the south of Ararat province. The landscape is semi-desert in the foothills and mountain-steppe in the highlands.

Tour details:

• Location – Ararat Province
• Distance from Yerevan – 50 km
• Length of the route – 14 km
• Altitude gain – 650 m
• Difficulty level – moderate
• The best hiking period –  all seasons

Tour price:

The price includes:

• service of the English-speaking mountain guide
• transportation
• hotel pickup and drop-off

Gear list:

• hiking boots
• spare shoes
• backpack 30L – 40L
• warm clothes
• fleece jacket
• fleece hat
• gloves
• personal first aid kit
• trekking poles
• raincoat
• cap
• buff
• sunglasses
• forehead flashlight
• sunscreen
• lip balm

For booking as well as for all questions, please contact us.

Hiking and Trekking tours in Armenia