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Between the stars and clouds:
climbing Mount Khustup (3206 m)
On early Saturday morning, we will head to Syunik, the southernmost region of Armenia, to enjoy the amazing beauty of these places. We will spend this weekend on Mount Khustup, a sacred mountain for Armenians, where we will set up camp and spend the night in tents high in the mountains above the clouds. But first, we will climb to the summit and watch the sunset, which will take a lasting place in your hearts! Afterwards, we will have an unforgettable evening and a delicious camp dinner: we will talk about various topics, gaze at the bright stars, roast tasty sausages, and warm ourselves by the fire. The next day, we will spend time on the picturesque slopes of Khustup, walk along the famous Trail of Legends, and return to Yerevan in the evening, full of impressions and satisfaction. All participants will receive commemorative certificates from the Federation of Mountaineering and Mountain Tourism of Armenia for climbing Mount Khustup.
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Between the stars and clouds:
climbing Mount Khustup (3206 m)

On early Saturday morning, we will head to Syunik, the southernmost region of Armenia, to enjoy the amazing beauty of these places. We will spend this weekend on Mount Khustup, a sacred mountain for Armenians, where we will set up camp and spend the night in tents high in the mountains above the clouds. But first, we will climb to the summit and watch the sunset, which will take a lasting place in your hearts! Afterwards, we will have an unforgettable evening and a delicious camp dinner: we will talk about various topics, gaze at the bright stars, roast tasty sausages, and warm ourselves by the fire. The next day, we will spend time on the picturesque slopes of Khustup, walk along the famous Trail of Legends, and return to Yerevan in the evening, full of impressions and satisfaction. All participants will receive commemorative certificates from the Federation of Mountaineering and Mountain Tourism of Armenia for climbing Mount Khustup.
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5 km (day 1) |
16 km (day 2)
medium

Between stars and clouds:

climbing Mount Khustup (3206 m)
Book this hike

Between stars and clouds:

climbing Mount Khustup (3206 m)
Book this hike
5 km (day 1) | 16 km (day 2)
medium
Mount Khustup is one of the most beautiful peaks in Armenia, located in the south of the country near the administrative center of Syunik Province, the city of Kapan. The mountain's height is 3,206 meters, and it stands out prominently against the surrounding landscape with its sharp rocky peaks and majestic silhouette. Near the summit, there is a large cave and a spring with delicious fresh water.

The slopes of Mount Khustup are home to rare species of animals and birds, as well as unique plants, many of which are listed in the Red Book of Armenia.

The mountain is a popular destination for mountaineers and tourists. The climbing route to Khustup is not too difficult but very scenic, attracting outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world.

Impressions
Kapan is a pretty town that is located at the foot of the Khustup Mountain
Climbing Mount Khustup along a scenic trail that passes through clouds and blooming alpine meadows
The rocky peak of Mount Khustup and the surrounding mountains
Magical sunset at the top of Mount Khustup
Camping at an altitude of 3100 meters, overnight in comfortable tents
Delicious dinner and relaxing by the campfire
Stargazing: we will see the most noticeable strip of our galaxy - the Milky Way, thousands of bright stars, dozens of constellations and, of course, the North Star

Meeting the dawn high in the mountains (you can get up early and meet the dawn at the top)

View of the Meghri and Zangezur mountain ranges, as well as the second highest mountain in Armenia - Kapujukh
A walk along a beautiful mountain range where you can meet wild mountain goats and hares
Climbing Mount Kambakh, which offers a fabulous view of the Khustup
Trekking along one of the sections of the trail of legends (Kapan-Goris), where a lot of interesting things will be waiting for us
Climbing Program

Day 1

✓ Transfer from Yerevan to Kapan by comfortable minibus

✓ Visit to the city of Kapan. Walk through the city center, offering a view of Mount Khustup

✓ Transport of heavy items to the site of our future camp

✓ Trekking through the forest to the mountain village of Navcha, where we will replenish our water supplies and rest

✓ Ascent to Mount Khustup along a picturesque trail that passes through clouds and fields of large red poppies

✓ View of the Meghri and Zangezur mountain ranges, as well as the second highest mountain in Armenia - Kapujukh

✓ Photoshoot above the clouds at the summit of Mount Khustup, where we will watch the sunset

✓ Setting up camp

✓ Dinner, conversations by the campfire

✓ Stargazing: we will see the most prominent band of our galaxy - the Milky Way - and its center, the Andromeda galaxy, the closest galaxy to Earth, thousands of bright stars, dozens of constellations, and, of course, the North Star

✓ Overnight in tents

Day 2

✓ Sunrise in the mountains (you can wake up early and watch the sunrise from the summit)

✓ Breakfast at the camp

✓ Walk along the beautiful mountain ridge, where you can encounter wild mountain goats and hares

✓ Ascent to Mount Kambakh, offering a magnificent view of the Khustup and Aramazd mountains

✓ Trekking along the famous Trail of Legends, where many interesting sights await us

✓ Walk through a Syunik mountain village

✓ Visit to the Vorotnavank Monastery and hot springs (those who wish can take a dip in them)

Day 2

✓ Sunrise in the mountains (you can wake up early and watch the sunrise from the summit)

✓ Breakfast at the camp

✓ Walk along the beautiful mountain ridge, where you can encounter wild mountain goats and hares

✓ Ascent to Mount Kambakh, offering a magnificent view of the Khustup and Aramazd mountains

✓ Trekking along the famous Trail of Legends, where many interesting sights await us

✓ Walk through a Syunik mountain village

✓ Visit to the Vorotnavank Monastery and hot springs (those who wish can take a dip in them)

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