Sevan

VOLCANIC PEAKS AND VELVET SNOW: 8 DAYS OF PURE ARMENIAN BACKCOUNTRY


Backcountry Skiing

Category

8 days

Duration

Intermediate

Experience

Medium

Fitness

From 1 to 6

Participants


What you'll do

Beyond the borders of modern Armenia lies a vast, untamed wilderness carved by ancient volcanoes and the rugged peaks of the Lesser Caucasus. Here, high elevations and biting winters conspire to create a skier’s dream: deep, feather-light powder that remains pristine under the Armenian sun.This journey is a celebration of contrast. We’ve designed a route that balances the thrill of technical alpine ascents—reaching summits that offer 360-degree panoramas across the highlands—with the pure joy of "plaisir" skiing, where the only goal is to find the perfect line through untouched snow. Beyond the skins and descents, you will discover a land of profound resilience. Armenia is a place of storied history and complex heritage, yet its greatest treasure is its people. Between turns, you’ll experience a warmth and hospitality that makes these wild mountains feel like home. Step into the silence of the highlands and leave your tracks on one of the world’s most soulful landscapes.

Itinerary

  • Transfer2 hours
  • AccommodationsCottage
  • Backcountry skiing10 km (6.2 mi) ↑ +1100 m (+3609 ft) ↓ -1100 m (-3609 ft) ◷ 6 hours
  • AccommodationsCottage
  • Backcountry skiing10 km (6.2 mi) ↑ +700 m (+2297 ft) ↓ -700 m (-2297 ft) ◷ 4 hours
  • AccommodationsCottage
  • Backcountry skiing20 km (12.4 mi) ↑ +700 m (+2297 ft) ↓ -1800 m (-5906 ft) ◷ 6 hours
  • AccommodationsCottage
  • Backcountry skiing8 km (5.0 mi) ↑ +500 m (+1640 ft) ↓ -500 m (-1640 ft) ◷ 4 hours
  • AccommodationsCottage
  • Backcountry skiing15 km (9.3 mi) ↑ +1000 m (+3281 ft) ↓ -1000 m (-3281 ft) ◷ 6 hours
  • AccommodationsHotel
  • Backcountry skiing15 km (9.3 mi) ↑ +1200 m (+3937 ft) ↓ -1200 m (-3937 ft) ◷ 6 hours
  • AccommodationsHotel
  • Backcountry skiing12 km (7.5 mi) ↑ +1100 m (+3609 ft) ↓ -1100 m (-3609 ft) ◷ 6 hours
  • Transfer2 hours

Important stuff

From the highest peaks to the hidden trails, we've got your back

Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.

Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.

Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.

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What's included

Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Certified guide
Transfer from/to the airport
Accomodations
Transfers on land
Breakfasts and dinners for the last 2 nights
Flights
Visa (if applicable)
Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included” section
Expenditure of personal nature
Breakfasts and dinners for the first 5 nights
All lunches
Snow-cat transfer if the group decides to ascend Mount Aragats

Accommodations

Lake Sevan - From day 1 to day 5


Nestled directly on the shores of Lake Sevan, these cozy wooden cottages offer the perfect retreat after your first day of adventure. Each cabin features two comfortable double bedrooms, a private kitchen, and a modern bathroom. With a high-quality heating system to keep things snug, you can relax and watch the moonlight dance on the water from the warmth of your authentic lakeside home.

Hotel Arevi - Day 6 and 7


Rest your tired muscles at Hotel Arevi, a charming refuge where traditional hospitality meets alpine comfort. After a day of exploring, you'll retreat to cozy double ro twin rooms equipped with private bathrooms, providing the perfect sanctuary to recharge for the adventures ahead.

Guides

Francesco Nardelli & Mountime

Francesco Nardelli & Mountime

I am Francesco Nardelli, a UIAGM IFMGA certified Mountain Guide.The mountains are the common thread of my profession, but my curiosity has always led me to look beyond their boundaries. I love to travel, discover new places, and encounter different cultures. For this reason, one of the aspects of my work I am most passionate about is the opportunity to organize trips and expeditions that are, first and foremost, chances for exploration and discovery.In these travels, I try to combine my curiosity for the world with my great passion for climbing: reaching distant locations, facing new environments, climbing walls yet to be known, and living experiences that go beyond mere sporting activity.I believe that sailing also represents an extraordinary way to explore the world. Sailing means letting yourself be guided by the wind, crossing pristine places, and confronting a nature that, once again, reminds us how small we are in the face of its immensity.Mountains, climbing, travel, and the sea are therefore different ways of living the same thing: exploring, learning, and challenging oneself in the presence of nature.


Frequently asked questions


Departures

All departures are guaranteed to run

February 2027
Sun
28 Feb
5:00 PM
Sun
7 Mar
5:00 PM

Confirmed

6 spots left
€2,790.00
(€920 deposit)

€2,790.00

(€920 deposit)
Mapo Tapo

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