Hike Armenia
Explore Armenia’s highlands, deep gorges, and village paths where hiking becomes a way of reading the landscape.
From alpine meadows to monasteries carved into cliffs, Hike Armenia traces the routes that turn the country from an abstract homeland or distant destination into a place you can meet step by step.
A trail partner for discovering Armenia on foot
Hike Armenia is a trusted guide to the country’s hiking and trekking routes, from half-day walks near Yerevan to multi-day traverses across remote mountain regions. Each trail is documented with clear maps, difficulty levels, and practical details so that both first-time visitors and seasoned hikers can choose a path that fits their pace.
Beyond logistics, the platform introduces the living landscape of Armenia: shepherd paths above Lake Sevan, forest routes that pause at village guesthouses, and ridgelines that draw you toward centuries-old monasteries. It invites you to move from curiosity about Armenia to the concrete experience of walking its contours, meeting its communities, and planning your own journey.
Latest from Hike Armenia
Browse recent posts that follow Armenia’s footpaths, from practical route guides to reflections on what it means to encounter the country on the trail.
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Post-trip 1
One week back, and some of the glow of the trip has inevitably worn off, but I am finding myself already making plans to return in the spring. I am missing the food, the temperate weather, the ease of being within walking distance of everything I need, and the pleasure of easy commutes to cities…
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Coffee time…
I started my day by meeting Lynne at her favourite coffee shop. We had a very good chat about all kinds of things, from politics to family life to documentaries and volunteering in Armenia. It is interesting to share some of our thoughts on life here and in Toronto… Then, lunch with Boris and Marina…
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Meetings and greetings
My noon hour meeting with Hike Armenia was delayed due to an unexpected and always welcome visit from Edele Hovnanian (President of the Hovnanian Foundation), as well as a reporter from The New York Times. I was fortunate to meet her and join a little of the discussion! The reporter is doing a story on…
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High fashion and the ballet
After a relaxed morning and early afternoon on the computer, I set out for Yerevan’s Fashion Week at Teryan 91. The Yeremyan Academy, where many of the events are being held, is perfect for the occasion. The outdoor colonnade serves as a made-to -order runway, and the classical architecture adds a lot of drama to…