What is the altitude of Armenia's highest mountain?
Armenia's highest mountain is Mount Aragats, an extinct volcano reaching 4,095 meters above sea level. This volcanic massif dominates the entire Armenian territory and offers several peaks accessible to hikers.
Aragats, the volcanic giant of Armenia
Mount Aragats rises to 4,095 meters, making this extinct volcano the highest point in the country. Located in the Aragatsotn region, this volcanic massif features four distinct peaks, with the northern summit being the highest.
Characteristics of Mount Aragats
- Type: extinct volcano with central crater
- Location: Aragatsotn region, 40 km northwest of Yerevan
- Four peaks: north (4,095m), west (4,080m), east (3,916m), south (3,879m)
- Accessibility: the southern and eastern peaks are accessible to moderate hikers
Key points
Aragats is also home to the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory on its slopes and offers exceptional panoramic views of the Ararat plain and the Turkish Mount Ararat on clear days.