Noravank Canyon
Category 212.4 km
Distance
650 m
Elevation Gain
5.2%
Average Gradient
12%
Max Gradient
1380 m
Summit Elevation
The Noravank Canyon climb follows the Amaghu River gorge from the M2 highway junction near Yeghegnadzor northward through one of the most visually dramatic road environments in Armenia: a 12.4km Category 2 ascent through canyon walls of red and orange tuff volcanic rock rising 200m above the road, t...
Pro Tip
The 12% ramps at kilometres 4–6 are on the roughest road section of the climb — drop cadence and allow the gear to carry you through rather than surging, as the uneven surface dissipates power and inc...