14.06.2025 | 09:00
10 km | 400 m
light +
20000 ֏
Climbing Mt. Gutanasar
Black Lava and a small church
Climbing Mt. Gutanasar
Black Lava and a small church
14.06.2025 | 09:00
10 km | 400 m
light +
20000 ֏
Gutanasar is a volcanic mountain in Kotayk province, near the village of Fantan. In winter, it becomes a quiet and peaceful place with only a little snow. The frosty slopes offer stunning views of the beautiful Geghama Mountains.

At the base of the mountain, you’ll find black lava formations, which are a popular spot for Instagram photos, as well as the historic Surb Astvatsatsin Church, adding to the charm of the area. Gutanasar is the perfect destination for a calm winter visit to enjoy nature and breathtaking views.
Why should I go on this hike
Why should I go on this hike
We will visit the famous frozen black lava of the Gutanasar volcano and take Instagram photos against the background of this natural monument.
We will see beautiful obsidian stones, which are also called volcanic glass, which you can take with you as a souvenir of the hike.
We will see a small mountain lake located in the crater of the volcano.
We will visit the pretty Surb Mariam Astvatsatsin Church, located on the picturesque slopes of the volcano.
We will climb to the top of Mount Gutanasar, which offers a beautiful view of Yerevan, Ararat and other peaks of the Armenian highlands.
Let's take a walk through the mountain meadows, where there are many beautiful spring flowers now.
We'll make delicious coffee at one of the stops.
At the end of the hike, we will have a delicious dinner with hot soup, snacks, sweets and tea made from mountain herbs.
How much
Climbing Mt. Gutanasar
20 000
֏
✔️ Transfer on a comfortable minibus
✔️ Guides
✔️ Meals (lunch pack for a snack on the route and a hot dinner at the end of the hike)
✔️ Group first aid kit
✔️ Group equipment (gas, gas stove, cooking pot, walkie-talkies, etc.)
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