Aragats South Approach
Category 118 km
Distance
1100 m
Elevation Gain
6.1%
Average Gradient
13%
Max Gradient
2300 m
Summit Elevation
The Aragats South Approach is the paved road ascent toward the southern flank of Mount Aragats — at 4,090m the highest peak entirely within Armenian territory and the second-highest in the Caucasus after Elbrus. The Category 1 route climbs 1,100m over 18km at 6.1% average from the Aparan area of the...
Pro Tip
Altitude acclimatisation is not optional on this climb for visitors arriving from sea level or near sea level: the 2,300m summit comes after a 1,100m ascent from an already-elevated base, and racing c...