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Mount Artanish

Region

Gegharkunik

Distance from Yerevan

117.1 km

Type

Mountain

Mount Artanish is located on the northeastern shore of Lake Sevan, on the Artanish Peninsula. From its summit, there is a panoramic view of the Pambak, Geghama, Eastern Sevan, Sevan, Vardenis, and Areghuni mountain ranges. The mountain stands at an altitude of 2,461 meters.

Interesting

facts about Mount Artanish

Facts

It is the only place from which one can see the entirety of Lake Sevan, including the junction of Greater and Lesser Sevan.

Weather in Gegharkunik

The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for mount Artanish depends on the weather conditions.

Sights

near Mount Artanish

Kotavank

4 km

Noratus (Cross-Stones)

28 km

Azhdahak Mountain

31 km

Vardenyats Pass

31 km