Mount Trasar

Syunik Highland

The Syunik Highland, in Syunik Province, occupies an area situated between the Vorotan, Aghavno and Tartar rivers at an altitude of between 1,000 and 3,100 meters above sea level. The distinct volcanic peaks of Trasar, Tsghuk and Ishkhanasar stand out against this flat landscape (the highest peak is Trasar at 3,594 m) and there are several lakes here also.

Mount Trasar

Coordinates: 39°42’26.28, 46°3’51.24

At 3,594 m, Mount Trasar is the highest of the volcanic peaks on the Syunik Highland and lies around 16 km north of the village of Ishkhanasar. The Trajur River emerges from the slopes of this mountain, which are steep and rocky and covered with alpine vegetation.

Photos by Tigran Shahbazyan and Marine Petrosyan

Hiking and Trekking in Armenia

Smbataberd in Wintertime

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Andzavajur Gorge

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Shaghot Waterfall

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Mount Dimats

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Azat Reservoir

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Mount Sharayi

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Mount Pahakasar

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Mount Tezhkar

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Mount Toghasar

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Mysteries of Astghashen

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Tsarakar Monastery

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Mount Kharanaler

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Mount Handasar

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Mount Dzithanits

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Mount Qarasnasar

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Mount Shekaghbyur

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Yerakh Mountains

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Mount Khosrovasar

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Angels' Canyon

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Mount Katar

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Mount Sartsali

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