If you love adventure and enjoy being out in nature, a hiking tour in “Arpa” protected landscape is a must. “Arpa” protected landscape is renowned for its untouched natural beauty. Our hiking guide will take you through the mountains discovering for you magnificent views of the deep gorge, red rocks, and tucking away from cities. Choose your trail: Noravank trail/2,8km/, Bezoar trail/3,1km/ or Chukar trail/5,8km/.
The Noravank trail connects Nor Amaghu former village to the monastery complex of Noravank. On the way, on the right and left sides of the trail, you will see the ruins of the old settlement. The trail runs through the Gnishik river gorge, famous for its stunning scenery to the red rocks, threatened flora and fauna.
The Chukars trail, which starts at Khachik village, includes two different zoning areas, ranging from highland sub-alpine green vegetation’s zone to semi-desert – rich vegetation’s zone. This trail is crossed with the Bezoar trail. Along the way, it is possible to spot birds, such as chukars, hoopoe, bearded vulture, if you are careful, because these birds run away very quickly by the sounds of people’s footsteps.
